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LKO Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Evans has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Evans tries for a takedown but Joshua circles away easily
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans tries to clinch but Joshua moves away
and Joshua counters with a crisp one two that drops Evans! Joshua thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Evans to his feet! Evans is in big trouble!
Joshua lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Evans is looking to close the distance but Joshua sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Evans crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Evans is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mr Joshua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Man, Nice Shot by Filter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Wulver!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Wulver.
Some wild striking there from Wulver.
Franklin throws a big counter combination but Wulver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wulver works over Franklin's head and body with a nice combination.
Wulver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franklin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wulver is trying to break free.
Franklin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wulver is trying to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulver looking to slow down the pace here.
Franklin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wulver is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulver takes a shot to the head.
Wulver tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Wulver back against the cage.
Franklin effectively controlling the action here.
Franklin trying to stall but Wulver improves his position.
Franklin stalling the fight.
Franklin keeps control of Wulver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Wulver circles away.
Wulver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wulver throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Wulver pushes him off.
As Franklin backs off Wulver throws a huge counter combo but Franklin manages to avoid it all.
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wulver is trying to break free.
Wulver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franklin trying to stall but Wulver improves his position.
Franklin leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Franklin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wulver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wulver is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks.
Wulver manages to break the clinch.
Franklin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wulver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franklin scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Wulver does no damage.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Wulver keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Wulver. Those never looked like landing.
Wulver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin wants to clinch.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Wulver.
Franklin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wulver lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulver misses with a few strikes there.
Wulver with a jab.
Wulver dips to his left and cracks Franklin with an uppercut!
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wulver's efforts to push away.
Wulver tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
Franklin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulver's elbow.
Wulver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulver is trying to push Franklin away but Franklin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franklin lands a right hand.
Franklin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wulver is defending well for now.
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin has Wulver up against the cage in a clinch.
Wulver misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wulver misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wulver tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Wulver looks to land a left hand but Franklin moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Franklin misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Wulver.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franklin thumps Wulver with a low kick.
Franklin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wulver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulver is trying to push Franklin away but Franklin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Franklin.
Wulver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wulver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franklin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wulver is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wulver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wulver can't break the clinch.
Wulver can't break the clinch.
Wulver is trying to pull guard but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Wulver blocking some punches.
Franklin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wulver backwards.
Wulver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
David Franklin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franklin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wulver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wulver is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Wulver fails to land.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franklin is looking to clinch but Wulver is avoiding it.
Wulver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wulver throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
William Wulver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franklin forces Wulver back against the cage and clinches.
Wulver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulver misses with some punches.
Franklin misses with a body punch.
Wulver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wulver tries to break free but Franklin pushes him back against the cage.
Wulver is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wulver's efforts to push away.
Franklin slows down the pace here.
Wulver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wulver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franklin smiles and moves away.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Wulver keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Wulver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Wulver pushes him off.
Wulver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Wulver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wulver throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin is looking for a counter combo.
Franklin stalks Wulver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wulver's face. Wulver staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulver throws out a powerful jab.
Franklin is rocked!
Franklin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franklin throws a shot from downtown. Wulver moves away and avoids it.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Wulver. Beautiful body shot.
Franklin lands a right hook to the body.
Franklin is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Wulver just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Franklin has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Wulver!
A pretty intense looking William Wulver took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Aki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This time its war. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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149 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Purple Aki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aki connects with a crisp jab.
Aki catches Araujo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Araujo misses with a shot to the body
and Aki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Araujo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aki moves away from the strike by Araujo.
Aki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Aki's head but Aki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Araujo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aki's guard.
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
Araujo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Araujo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Araujo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aki can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The strikes coming from Araujo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aki struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo throws a strike aimed at the side of Aki's head but Aki avoids it well.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Aki is defending well.
Aki wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Araujo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Aki's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Aki is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Araujo!
Joao Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnson N Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Paul Valens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnson N Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Paul Valens!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valens misses with a shot to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Valens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valens continues to drive forward.
Valens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valens defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Valens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Valens, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Valens against the cage but Valens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Valens.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson N Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valens as he jumps to the side.
Valens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Valens misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Valens lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valens defends it nicely.
Valens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Valens. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valens.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson forces Valens back against the cage and clinches.
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Valens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valens tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Valens and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valens.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Valens stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valens has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Valens lands a shoulder strike.
Valens is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valens down to the mat. Valens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Valens circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson backing away here, and Valens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Valens.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valens keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Valens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson checks a low kick from Valens.
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valens's waist but Valens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Valens, against the cage.
Valens working aggressively here.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Valens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Valens scoring with some ground and pound.
Valens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valens wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Valens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson won't allow Valens to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control but Valens is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valens holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Valens had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Valens. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valens delivers a nice body kick.
Valens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Valens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Valens.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Valens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson is working for takedown but Valens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valens digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Valens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valens prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
It looks like Johnson N Johnson has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Valens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valens controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valens drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Valens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is working for takedown but Valens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valens as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Valens both land. Nice combination.
Valens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Valens breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valens.
Valens looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Valens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valens continues to drive forward.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson dives in and grabs Valens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valens pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson N Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valens instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Valens has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Valens misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Valens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens advances to half guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valens's back!
Valens showing good submission defense here.
Valens is really stuck here.
Valens is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Valens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Valens turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valens is controlling the pace.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Valens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piektais Nau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Piektais Nau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nau defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Nau is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Regal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quon Shum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Regal comes to the cage accompanied by A real mans man's man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darren Regal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quon Shum!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regal shoots in and bounces Shum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Regal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Regal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Regal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Regal stays in close to Shum's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Regal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shum has Regal pulled in close to control his posture.
Regal postures up and lands a big shot to Shum's brow.
Regal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shum has control of Regal's left arm, preventing Regal from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regal wants to control from the top but Shum keeps moving.
Shum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shum keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Shum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Regal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Regal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Regal is looking to work some ground and pound but Shum has wrist control.
Regal trying to control the position from guard on top but Shum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Regal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Regal is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Regal walks into a stiff left hand from Shum.
It looks like Darren Regal has been cut.
Regal shoots in for a takedown but Shum shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Regal.
Regal scores with a takedown into Shum's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Regal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shum has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ganja Paradise. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Regal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shum controlling Regal's posture.
Regal preventing the sweep.
Shum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shum is pulling down on Regal's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Regal postures up in Shum's guard and throws a big left but Shum blocks it.
Regal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Regal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Regal is looking to work some ground and pound but Shum has wrist control.
Regal trying to control but Shum is working from the bottom.
Regal tries to free his leg and advance position but Shum is retaining full guard.
Regal wants to control from the top but Shum keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Regal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Regal misses with a takedown attempt
and Shum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Regal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shum defends well and Regal ends up having to push Shum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Regal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Regal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Regal or perhaps it was just good defense by Shum, which made it look bad.
Shum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regal feints and as Shum raises his hands in defense, Regal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Regal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Regal is one step ahead there.
Shum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Regal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Regal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shum can do to turn this around?
Regal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Regal wants to control from the top but Shum keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Regal distracts Shum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Regal wants to control from the top but Shum keeps moving.
Regal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shum keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Darren Regal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Regal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Regal trying to control but Shum is working from the bottom.
Regal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Regal wants to control from the top but Shum keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Regal won't allow Shum to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shum sends Regal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shum is motioning to the referee to let Regal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Regal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shum gets caught flat footed, as Regal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Regal works over Shum with some ground and pound from guard.
Shum keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Regal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Regal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Regal.
Regal trying to control but Shum is working from the bottom.
Regal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Regal won't allow Shum to sweep him here.
Regal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Regal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Regal postures up and lands a big shot to Shum's brow.
Regal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Regal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shum keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Regal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shum controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Regal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shum defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Regal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shum rattles Regal with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Regal tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Shum dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Regal stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quon Shum!
Quon Shum really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
188 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Messy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Doyle !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doyle is looking to stand back up but Messy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Doyle .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Messy wants to pass the guard but Doyle is defending well.
Messy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle taking some punishment here, with Messy in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle is looking to escape.
We've been hearing that Messy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Messy controlling the pace.
Messy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Messy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Messy in particular looking to stall.
Messy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doyle for as long as he can get away with.
Doyle is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Messy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Messy not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messy rushes Doyle and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Messy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Charlie Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messy looks to throw the jab but Doyle is out of range.
Messy lands the left hand.
Doyle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Messy's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Messy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Messy is on top in guard.
Messy sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Doyle , not yet.
Messy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Messy lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Messy controlling from the top position.
Messy stops Doyle from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Messy throws a hook to the side of Doyle 's head but Doyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doyle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Messy moves into the clinch.
Messy wants the takedown. Doyle is fighting it off but Messy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Doyle 's guard against the cage.
Doyle wants to stand but Messy is controlling the position.
Messy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doyle is looking to stand up but Messy isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Messy.
Messy stands up over Doyle , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Messy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Doyle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Messy is now in half guard.
Messy working Doyle over with strikes.
Messy working over Doyle with some ground and pound. Doyle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messy trying to control the pace.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Messy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Messy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Messy controlling the position easily from mount.
Messy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messy lands a big shot there that rocks Doyle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Messy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doyle wants to hold on but Messy pushes him away.
Messy prevents Doyle from getting the reversal.
Messy content just to control the position here.
Doyle is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Messy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doyle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Messy lands a big shot there that rocks Doyle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Messy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Messy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doyle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Messy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doyle ?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messy dominated that second round.
That's time! Messy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Messy.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Messy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doyle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Messy did well to prevent Doyle getting side control.
Messy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Messy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lionel Messy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messy stops Doyle from getting back to his feet.
Messy content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Messy lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messy uses his free foot to push down on Doyle 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doyle .
Messy controlling from the full mount.
Doyle is bucking up trying to escape but Messy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doyle is bucking up trying to escape but Messy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Charlie Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messy with a couple of short strikes.
Messy landing strikes from the mount and Doyle is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Messy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doyle wants to control but Messy is having none of it.
Messy controlling the pace for now.
Messy cracks Doyle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Messy.
Messy controlling the pace for now.
Messy is landing with some decent strikes but Doyle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messy controlling the pace for now.
Doyle is looking to improve his position but Messy isn't that keen on the idea.
Doyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messy with shots to the head and body - Doyle looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Messy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Messy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Doyle is surviving well by controlling Messy's body position as best he can.
Messy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Messy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doyle ?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messy lands a nice shot to the head.
Doyle is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messy lands a nice shot to the head.
Doyle is still in real trouble! Can Messy finish him?
Messy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Messy loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Doyle scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Messy land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Messy stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lionel Messy!
Lionel Messy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benga Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cherokee Wolfbreath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banga comes to the cage accompanied by ZULU WARRIOR. Wolfbreath comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Run to the hills - Iron Maiden kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benga Banga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cherokee Wolfbreath!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfbreath rushes Banga and presses him up against the cage.
Wolfbreath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolfbreath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banga avoids it.
Banga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wolfbreath misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banga.
Wolfbreath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfbreath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banga avoids a kick to the body.
Banga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfbreath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Wolfbreath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banga throws a nice looking combination but Wolfbreath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banga blocks the body kick.
Benga Banga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfbreath tries a head kick but it misses.
Banga checks a leg kick.
Banga throws a big counter combination but Wolfbreath scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolfbreath circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolfbreath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wolfbreath misses with a low kick as Banga jumps back.
Banga checks a low kick from Wolfbreath.
Banga is looking to counter punch.
Wolfbreath moves into range and clinches up with Banga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wolfbreath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfbreath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolfbreath tries to work over Banga's front leg with a kick but Banga checks it.
Banga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfbreath misses with a body punch
and Banga counters with a two punch combo.
Banga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banga moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Banga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wolfbreath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfbreath throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Banga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfbreath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banga blocks a low kick nicely.
Banga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banga throws a combination that misses
and Wolfbreath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolfbreath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolfbreath throws a low kick, looking for Banga's leg but Banga calmly moves out of range.
Banga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wolfbreath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A lazy left from Banga finds it's target.
Cherokee Wolfbreath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfbreath has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banga avoiding damage as Wolfbreath throws knees to the body.
Wolfbreath has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banga after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cherokee Wolfbreath dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick but Banga moved away.
Wolfbreath is looking to slow Banga down with leg kicks.
Wolfbreath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banga moves out of range as Wolfbreath throws a body kick.
Cherokee Wolfbreath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfbreath has closed the distance and engaged Banga in a clinch.
Banga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Banga would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfbreath trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banga.
Wolfbreath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick but Banga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolfbreath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Banga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolfbreath has time to react.
Wolfbreath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banga moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfbreath closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfbreath using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banga is pressed up against the cage. Wolfbreath has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banga down to the mat. Banga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wolfbreath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolfbreath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolfbreath clinches with his opponent.
Wolfbreath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banga avoids it.
Banga struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfbreath controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banga misses with a punch on the inside.
Banga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfbreath lands a knee to the body.
Banga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banga misses with a body punch.
Wolfbreath displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banga up against the cage.
Wolfbreath scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolfbreath misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banga.
Banga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banga struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfbreath controls his hands.
Wolfbreath breaks the clinch.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick
and Banga counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfbreath scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfbreath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wolfbreath. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wolfbreath misses with a left hand
and Banga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfbreath manages to avoid it.
Banga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWolfbreath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfbreath is looking to slow Banga down with leg kicks.
Wolfbreath throws a solid leg kick but Banga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick
and Banga counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cherokee Wolfbreath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolfbreath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolfbreath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Banga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath misses with a takedown
and Banga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Wolfbreath misses
enabling Banga to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfbreath throws a chopping leg kick but Banga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolfbreath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfbreath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banga takes a swing at Wolfbreath's ribcage but misses.
Wolfbreath throws out a leg kick but Banga moves out of range and Wolfbreath only half commits.
Wolfbreath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banga was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfbreath.
An attempted straight right counter from Banga misses the target.
Wolfbreath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banga.
Banga slips a jab from Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath throws a low kick, looking for Banga's leg but Banga calmly moves out of range.
Banga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolfbreath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banga is able to avoid easily.
Wolfbreath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Banga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolfbreath looks to score with a jab to the body but Banga is just out of range.
Banga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Banga blocks the leg kick.
Banga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfbreath flicks out a counter leg kick but Banga steps away.
Wolfbreath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banga throws out the jab.
Wolfbreath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wolfbreath misses its intended target.
Banga moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfbreath.
A quick step to the side and Banga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfbreath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banga.
Wolfbreath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banga.
Banga stuns Wolfbreath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolfbreath counters with a big head kick but Banga shrugs it off.
Banga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banga is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfbreath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banga misses with a looping right.
Wolfbreath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banga throws a big counter combination but Wolfbreath scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolfbreath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Banga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfbreath slips a jab from Banga.
Banga blocks a head kick by Wolfbreath.
An attempted straight right counter from Banga misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cherokee Wolfbreath really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Banga lands a two punch combo.
Banga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wolfbreath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfbreath lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wolfbreath tries to clinch up
and Banga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banga throws a shot to the body.
Wolfbreath is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banga rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolfbreath tries to work over Banga's front leg with a kick but Banga checks it.
Wolfbreath is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banga.
Banga missing with a left hand there. Wolfbreath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfbreath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Wolfbreath.
Banga throws a hook but Wolfbreath blocks it.
Banga scores with a shot to the body.
Banga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banga lands with a hook. Wolfbreath tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolfbreath is looking to clinch.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick
and Banga counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banga connects with a right hand. Wolfbreath shakes it off.
Banga jabs at Wolfbreath's body.
Wolfbreath moves to clinch but Banga breaks away
letting Banga counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Banga.
Banga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolfbreath tries to land a leg kick but Banga saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolfbreath counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolfbreath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Banga blocks the leg kick.
Banga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolfbreath scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banga misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benga Banga had his way with Cherokee Wolfbreath in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Banga misses the body punch
and Wolfbreath counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wolfbreath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfbreath doesn't manage to clinch there - Banga circles away.
Wolfbreath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banga.
Wolfbreath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banga lands a two punch combo.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick which misses Banga's front leg but catches the back leg as Banga tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Wolfbreath misses.
Banga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wolfbreath will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolfbreath moves into the clinch successfully.
Banga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfbreath's elbow.
Wolfbreath breaks from the clinch.
Wolfbreath fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banga scores with a hook to the body. Wolfbreath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolfbreath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfbreath shoots for a double leg takedown but Banga sprawls well. He's pushed Wolfbreath's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cherokee Wolfbreath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfbreath is defended easily by Banga.
Benga Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cherokee Wolfbreath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banga. Wolfbreath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfbreath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banga scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfbreath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banga misses with the head strike.
Banga misses with the head strike.
Banga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banga throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfbreath lands a good knee to the midsection. Banga won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Banga fails to land.
Wolfbreath breaks from the clinch.
Wolfbreath misses with a low kick.
Wolfbreath is looking to land body kicks.
Benga Banga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolfbreath.
It looked like Banga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolfbreath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banga scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benga Banga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wolfbreath has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cherokee Wolfbreath!
Cherokee Wolfbreath is the new heavyweight champion!
Cherokee Wolfbreath was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Benga Banga had this to say: 'Next time i will hit you with my "hammer" instead...dam your head is hard'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev comes to the cage accompanied by Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit). Bartlet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Clash - Police And Thieves. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bartlet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bartlet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartlet wants to clinch.
Bartlet misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
Bartlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vasilev to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Bartlet misses.
A clash of legs there as Vasilev blocks the low kick.
Vasilev thuds a left hand into Bartlet's body.
Vasilev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartlet.
Vasilev throws a lazy head kick
and Bartlet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartlet manages to avoid it.
Bartlet fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilev's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasilev's waist but Vasilev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartlet off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasilev works Bartlet's body with a nice hook.
Bartlet misses with a kick to the body.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
Vasilev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartlet walks into a jab.
Vasilev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vasilev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bartlet off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartlet.
A shot to the body from Bartlet misses
and Vasilev counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Bartlet both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Bartlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartlet tries to clinch up but Vasilev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasilev misses with a straight left.
Vasilev takes a swing at Bartlet's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev moves out of range as Bartlet throws a body kick.
Vasilev avoids the head kick by Bartlet.
Vasilev is looking to slow Bartlet down with leg kicks.
Vasilev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartlet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasilev slips a straight right by Bartlet.
Bartlet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Bartlet.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Bartlet.
Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartlet moves out of range as Vasilev throws a body kick.
Bartlet closes the distance and clinches.
Bartlet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilevs head.
Bartlet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasilev is defending well for now.
Vasilev breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev defending well as Bartlet loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartlet.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Bartlet is having none of it.
Bartlet shoots for a takedown but Vasilev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bartlet on the side of the head.
Bartlet lands a jab to Vasilev's midsection.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Vasilev trying to land knees to the body.
Bartlet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartlet lands the left hand.
Bartlet tests Vasilev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasilev's corner calls for a 1-2. Vasilev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Vasilev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A head kick misses from Vasilev.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet tries to land a leg kick but Vasilev saw it coming and moves away.
Vasilev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartlet scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Bartlet misses
and Vasilev counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasilev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasilev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartlet.
Bartlet misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses.
Bartlet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartlet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilev's hands.
Vasilev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartlet. Bartlet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bartlet misses with a hook
and Vasilev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Bartlet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bartlet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilev.
Bartlet throws a wild body kick that Vasilev sees coming a mile off.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
Bartlet scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vasilev tries to work over Bartlet's front leg with a kick but Bartlet checks it.
Bartlet blocks a leg kick.
Bartlet throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Bartlet avoids the head kick by Vasilev.
Bartlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vasilev to score with a decent uppercut.
Bartlet has managed to clinch.
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bartlet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasilev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartlet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasilev lands a leg kick that knocks Bartlet off balance momentarily.
Bartlet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlet was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilev.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bartlet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasilev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartlet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartlet looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Bartlet misses the jab.
Bartlet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartlet.
Vasilev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vasilev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bartlet takes a step back to recover.
Vasilev throws a hook but Bartlet blocks it.
Bartlet with the counter takedown but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Bartlet drops his hands momentarily and Vasilev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasilev looks to land a combination but Bartlet avoids it well.
Bartlet misses with a hook
and Vasilev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasilev slips a jab from Bartlet.
It looked like Vasilev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartlet throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
Vasilev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartlet looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Vasilev throws a looping overhand right but Bartlet ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartlet takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet tries for a takedown but Vasilev circles away easily
and Vasilev counters with a big head kick but Bartlet shrugs it off.
Vasilev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasilev misses with the combination.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bartlet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bartlet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasilev. Vasilev obviously looking to wear him down.
Bartlet shoots and misses
and Vasilev counters with a straight right hand.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bartlet!
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasilev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartlet throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
Vasilev moves out of range as Bartlet strikes.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Bartlet moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlet. Vasilev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Vasilev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartlet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a series of punches but Vasilev avoids them all with ease.
Bartlet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartlet.
No luck for Bartlet with that takedown attempt.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Bartlet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bartlet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartlet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bartlet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasilev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartlet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Vasilev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
As Bartlet tries to get set, Vasilev tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartlet manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bartlet.
Vasilev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev rushes Bartlet and presses him up against the cage.
Bartlet has had enough of the clinch but Vasilev keeps him there for the moment.
Bartlet scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasilev is defending well for now.
Bartlet pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasilev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartlet tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasilev avoids the damage to the body.
Vasilev scores with a hook to the body.
Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bartlet on the side of the head.
Vasilev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vasilev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartlet's head.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Vasilev checks it.
Vasilev checks a low kick from Bartlet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilev moves out of range easily.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrik Vasilev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bartlet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasilev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartlet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasilev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Bartlet is predictable there
enabling Vasilev to counter with a crisp jab.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilev works Bartlet's body with a nice hook.
Vasilev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartlet, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasilev blocks an elbow strike from Bartlet.
Bartlet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasilev prevents it.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
A nice left hand lands by Vasilev.
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Vasilev tenderised Bartlet's leg. Bartlet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasilev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartlet.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
Bartlet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartlet throws a shot from downtown. Vasilev moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasilev misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev feints and then cracks Bartlet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bartlet down.
Vasilev misses with an uppercut. Bartlet saw that one coming.
Bartlet looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartlet.
Vasilev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasilev throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Bartlet lands.
Vasilev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasilev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Bartlet moves out of range easily.
Bartlet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasilev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartlet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartlet misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bartlet lands a body punch.
Vasilev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartlet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bartlet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartlet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasilev's face.
Bartlet decides to pull guard.
Bartlet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bartlet being controlled here, momentarily.
Bartlet is looking for a triangle but Vasilev pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bartlet working for a triangle but Vasilev defends it easily.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartlet looking for a guillotine here but Vasilev defends easily.
Adrik Vasilev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasilev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bartlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasilev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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