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CFC 388 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Alexandrov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Godfrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godfrey stuns Alexandrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Godfrey lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Godfrey.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Godfrey lands a jab to the nose.
Alexandrov blocks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Godfrey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Godfrey tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Godfrey is pressed up against the cage. Alexandrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Godfrey down to the mat. Godfrey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Godfrey up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Godfrey as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alexandrov manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov working the strikes but Godfrey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Godfrey works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov postures up.
Godfrey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Godfrey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Godfrey blocks nicely.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Godfrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Alexandrov postures up in Godfrey's guard and throws a big left but Godfrey blocks it.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Godfrey has wrist control.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Godfrey is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Godfrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Godfrey has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godfrey with a hook.
Godfrey tries to score with a low kick but Alexandrov moves his leg out of the way.
Alexandrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godfrey.
Godfrey throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Godfrey misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Godfrey.
Godfrey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godfrey throws out the jab.
Alexandrov drops his hands momentarily and Godfrey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexandrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexandrov wants to counter the offense by Godfrey and move into the clinch position.
Bobby Godfrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godfrey fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Godfrey defends well and Alexandrov ends up having to push Godfrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Godfrey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobby Godfrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godfrey lands a head shot.
Godfrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Godfrey throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range and Godfrey settles back down.
Alexandrov throws a looping overhand right but Godfrey ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov tries to move into range but Godfrey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexandrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alexandrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alexandrov scores with punches from side control.
Alexandrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Godfrey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound.
Alexandrov landing a few strikes.
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 Bobby Godfrey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Godfrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Godfrey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Godfrey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Godfrey blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Godfrey has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godfrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Godfrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Godfrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Godfrey blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Godfrey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Alexandrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches up with Godfrey, looking for a takedown. Alexandrov pushes Godfrey against the cage but Godfrey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Godfrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey throws a leg kick but Alexandrov moved away.
Godfrey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godfrey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexandrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexandrov darts in looking for a takedown but Godfrey gets double underhooks and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Godfrey moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexandrov defending well as Godfrey loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godfrey misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Godfrey looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Godfrey.
Godfrey throws out a powerful jab.
Bobby Godfrey is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godfrey throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Godfrey misses with a hook.
Alexandrov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Godfrey.
Nice jab there from Godfrey.
Alexandrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godfrey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobby Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Godfrey there.
Godfrey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godfrey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Godfrey misses with a leg kick
and Alexandrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexandrov cracks a nice hook into Godfrey's ribs.
Godfrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov closes the distance but Godfrey moves to the side
and Godfrey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godfrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Godfrey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godfrey as he avoids it easily.
Alexandrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Alexandrov.
Nice takedown defense from Godfrey. No joy for Alexandrov on that attempt.
Alexandrov dives in and grabs Godfrey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Godfrey pushes down on Alexandrov's head and hops out.
Alexandrov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Godfrey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Godfrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alexandrov defending well as Godfrey loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Godfrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov scores with a nice head shot.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Alexandrov scores with a nice head shot.
No luck for Alexandrov with that takedown attempt.
Alexandrov throws out a loose jab but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Godfrey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Godfrey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandrov as he connects with a hook.
Godfrey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexandrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Godfrey is fending him off so far but Alexandrov persists. Nope, Godfrey circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Godfrey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godfrey scores with a one two! Alexandrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Godfrey.
Godfrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godfrey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godfrey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Godfrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godfrey throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Alexandrov scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Godfrey.
Godfrey fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godfrey as he avoids it easily.
Bobby Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Godfrey stalls.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Godfrey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfrey.
Godfrey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Godfrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby Godfrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey avoids the body shot from Alexandrov.
Godfrey connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Alexandrov tests Godfrey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Alexandrov catches Godfrey right on the button with a cross.
Alexandrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Godfrey throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godfrey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alexandrov counters with a takedown into side control.
Alexandrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Godfrey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alexandrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexandrov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Godfrey works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Godfrey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey has hold of Alexandrov's hands but Alexandrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Godfrey manages to get to full guard.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Godfrey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godfrey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Godfrey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Godfrey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Godfrey avoids the body shot from Alexandrov.
Godfrey lands with a right hand.
Godfrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Godfrey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Godfrey, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Godfrey!
A very excited looking Bobby Godfrey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Von Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Von Boom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonel Gatti's chin.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Von Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonel Gatti!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti is looking to slow Von Boom down with leg kicks.
Von Boom throws a hook but Gatti blocks it.
Gatti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Boom.
Gatti throws a body punch but Von Boom moves out of range.
A big right from Von Boom misses.
Von Boom misses with a hook.
Von Boom throws a leg kick
and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Von Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatti passes Von Boom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Boom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatti.
Von Boom pushes Gatti off but Gatti dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Boom, who protects the arm well.
Gatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Boom, who protects the arm well.
Gatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Boom is defending well.
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.
Gatti takes a little break here. Von Boom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Von Boom prevents Gatti from improving position.
Von Boom is trying to get back to his feet.
Von Boom being controlled for a moment.
Von Boom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gatti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
Gatti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gatti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gatti laying and praying for a moment but Von Boom takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gatti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Boom is just riding it out for now. Gatti eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gatti seems to be working for a kimura but Von Boom defends the submission attempt.
Gatti seems to be working for a kimura but Von Boom defends the submission attempt.
Von Boom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Boom's waist but Von Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gatti off to one side.
Von Boom misses with a head kick.
Von Boom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Von Boom trying to control the position.
Gatti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gatti trying to move into half guard but instead Von Boom has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Boom manages to get himself to full guard.
Gatti is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatti stops Von Boom from standing up.
Von Boom keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Gatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Boom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Gatti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gatti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Boom has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gatti but great work by Von Boom.
Von Boom tries to stand but Gatti is controlling his head.
Von Boom wants to stand but Gatti has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Von Boom wants to stand and escape but instead Gatti has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gatti content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti trying to control but Von Boom is working from the bottom.
Gatti stops Von Boom from standing up.
Gatti advances position into side control!
Von Boom wants to get back to his feet but Gatti is dominant here and he's now got Von Boom's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatti is looking for a rear naked choke here but Von Boom reverses the position brilliantly into Gatti's guard!
Gatti pulls Von Boom in close to prevent any damage.
Von Boom wanted to stand there but Gatti had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatti working for a triangle but Von Boom defends it easily.
Von Boom wants to stand but Gatti is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gatti jabs Von Boom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Boom throws a leg kick
so Gatti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gatti advances position into side control!
Von Boom is trying to control Gatti's posture but Gatti avoids it.
Gatti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Boom keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gatti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Boom is pushing Gatti's head away, looking to escape. Gatti manages to hold on to the position though.
Gatti tries for a kimura but Von Boom is defending well.
Gatti works to advance to full mount. Von Boom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gatti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von Boom is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von Boom and Gatti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gatti prevents Von Boom from escaping the position.
Von Boom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Von Boom seems a little lost for a moment, as Gatti dominates the positioning.
Gatti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gatti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leonel Gatti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Boom seems a little lost for a moment, as Gatti dominates the positioning.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatti to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Gatti lands.
Gatti scores with a jab to the head.
Vincent Von Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Boom throws a leg kick
and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Gatti is pushing down on Von Boom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Boom is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatti wants to pass the guard but Von Boom is defending well.
Gatti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent Von Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Boom wants to control but Gatti is keeping busy.
Gatti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonel Gatti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Gatti!
Leonel Gatti made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ray Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Koscielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor comes to the cage accompanied by ONYX Feat. Biohazard - Judgment Night. Koscielski has chosen Bone Thugs n Harmony - Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
8 - 0 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sonny Ray Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Koscielski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscielski lands with a right hand.
Koscielski goes for a double leg but Razor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Razor continues to drive forward.
Sonny Ray Razor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscielski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razor defends it nicely.
Razor misses with a left hand
and Koscielski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Razor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koscielski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koscielski's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koscielski tries to roll but Razor sticks to his back.
Koscielski turns into Razor and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Razor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koscielski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koscielski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscielski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Razor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Razor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koscielski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koscielski trying to control but Razor is working from the bottom.
Koscielski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koscielski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Razor 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Razor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koscielski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koscielski drops back looking for a leg! Razor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Razor manages to kick Koscielski off! Koscielski jumps back into Razor's guard.
Razor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Razor is looking to stand up but Koscielski isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koscielski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sonny Ray Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Koscielski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Razor.
Koscielski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Razor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Razor misses the shot to the body.
Koscielski throws a hook to the side of Razor's head but Razor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koscielski avoids the body shot from Razor.
Koscielski slips a jab and a cross from Razor.
Koscielski slips a jab from Razor.
Koscielski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koscielski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razor defends it nicely.
Razor connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor slips under a jab.
Razor throws a shot from downtown. Koscielski moves away and avoids it.
Koscielski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Razor with a nice cross.
Razor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Razor tests Koscielski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koscielski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Razor as he avoids it easily.
Razor cracks a nice hook into Koscielski's ribs.
Razor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Razor.
A jab from Koscielski does it's job there.
Razor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koscielski counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Razor.
Razor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Razor throws an off balance right hand
and Koscielski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Sonny Ray Razor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Razor stuns Koscielski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Razor throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Razor - just one landing.
Razor swings for the body but Koscielski moves out of range.
Razor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koscielski.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koscielski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Razor or not.
Koscielski lands a body punch.
Koscielski lands a nice uppercut.
Koscielski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koscielski.
Koscielski pushes Razor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koscielski.
Koscielski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Razor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koscielski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Koscielski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor swings wildly with an uppercut but Koscielski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koscielski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koscielski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Koscielski lands a left hand.
Koscielski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koscielski is working Razor over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Koscielski.
Koscielski scores with a shot to the side of Razor's head.
A short uppercut from Koscielski.
Koscielski pushes Razor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koscielski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Razor is rocked!
Koscielski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Razor can't fight it off and eventually Koscielski manages to take the fight to the floor. Razor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oh Razor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koscielski lands a couple of digs.
Koscielski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Razor seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscielski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koscielski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Razor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koscielski controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koscielski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koscielski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Razor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Razor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koscielski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Razor has managed to get both his arms back between Koscielski's legs - danger averted.
Razor won't allow Koscielski to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koscielski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Razor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koscielski pulls down on the head and he's put Razor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antoni Koscielski!
Antoni Koscielski 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hapitchou comes to the cage accompanied by Blackalicious - Sky is falling. This should be a great matchup!
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25
142 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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157 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, PePe Hapitchou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hapitchou lunges at Holzken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holzken's hand.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Holzken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holzken misses with a body shot.
Holzken slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
Holzken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Holzken is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Holzken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holzken throws a shot to the body.
Holzken checks a low kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken.
Holzken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou avoids it really well and circles away.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Holzken manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Holzken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Holzken moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
Holzken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holzken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holzken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holzken misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou lands with a good body shot.
Hapitchou scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Holzken.
Hapitchou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holzken at a distance.
Holzken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holzken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Holzken's ribcage but misses.
Holzken misses with a wild body shot.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Holzken.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Holzken.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot
and Holzken counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holzken wants to control but Hapitchou is keeping him busy.
Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Holzken wants to pass to mount but Hapitchou is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hapitchou tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
Hapitchou is trying to maintain the position but Holzken is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holzken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hapitchou's guard.
Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hapitchou is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken is pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hapitchou is holding on for now.
Holzken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hapitchou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holzken.
Holzken wants to take a breather but Hapitchou is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holzken is looking for a kimura but Hapitchou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage.
Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hapitchou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hapitchou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hapitchou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hapitchou is not content to let Holzken control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodney Holzken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hapitchou scores with a jab. Holzken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Hapitchou's head coaches at Demon's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Holzken strikes.
Hapitchou throws a quick counter head kick but Holzken was just out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holzken looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holzken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Holzken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Holzken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holzken 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.
Holzken throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.
Holzken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away.
Holzken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holzken slips a jab from Hapitchou.
Holzken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot.
Hapitchou throws a right hand that misses
and Holzken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holzken misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Holzken. Beautiful body shot.
Holzken bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hapitchou stops Holzken from passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holzken has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hapitchou!
Holzken goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hapitchou is on top in guard.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Hapitchou tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou 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.
Holzken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hapitchou manages to get himself to full guard.
Holzken advances position into side control!
Holzken tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hapitchou's legs.
Hapitchou struggling a bit here.
Hapitchou gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou is squirming around, avoiding Holzken's attempts to control the action.
Hapitchou regains half guard.
Hapitchou keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Holzken is pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hapitchou is holding on for now.
Holzken trying to control the action but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Holzken working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh. Hapitchou counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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.
Holzken forces his way into half guard.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is defending well.
Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hapitchou is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hapitchou!
Holzken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hapitchou manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holzken passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hapitchou!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hapitchou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holzken. That did some damage!
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou lands a glancing blow to the side of Holzken's head.
Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holzken. Holzken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hapitchou momentarily.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away.
Holzken looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch.
Holzken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holzken.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Holzken saw that one coming.
Hapitchou jabs at Holzken's body.
Holzken avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Holzken misses with a looping right.
Holzken misses with a shot to the body
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hapitchou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Holzken moved out of range.
Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken.
Hapitchou swings for the body but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holzken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hapitchou rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Holzken with the counter takedown but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Holzken swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Holzken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Holzken misses the target.
Hapitchou lands a nice hook to Holzken's body. Holzken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Holzken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Jab by Hapitchou.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Holzken moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Holzken.
A shot to the liver by Hapitchou. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holzken misses with an uppercut.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holzken doesn't seem phased though.
Holzken with a nice cross.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Holzken's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou misses with a hook.
Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou throws the left hand but Holzken avoids the punch easily.
Holzken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holzken throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holzken.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Holzken blocks the leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holzken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Holzken's head but Holzken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holzken jabs at Hapitchou's body.
Holzken ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holzken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holzken passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hapitchou!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holzken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Holzken.
Holzken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holzken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holzken counters with a nice uppercut.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holzken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hapitchou with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holzken moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou throws a head kick but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holzken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Holzken as he checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holzken.
Holzken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holzken.
Holzken throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holzken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holzken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Hapitchou misses
and Holzken counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Holzken dives in and grabs Hapitchou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hapitchou pushes down on Holzken's head and hops out.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot
and Holzken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holzken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Holzken.
Holzken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou catches Holzken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hapitchou cracks the inside of Holzken's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holzken blocks a jab.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Holzken moved out of range nicely.
Holzken misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou is looking to counter punch.
Holzken cracks Hapitchou with an open hand slap.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Holzken.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Holzken is out of range.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Holzken is out of range.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hapitchou lands with a good body shot.
Holzken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holzken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken moves out of range of the strikes.
Holzken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holzken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Holzken misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Holzken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hapitchou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Holzken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holzken jabs Hapitchou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Holzken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holzken misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Holzken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hapitchou sprawls well initially but Holzken persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou had his way with Rodney Holzken in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hapitchou wants to land a leg kick but Holzken is out of range.
Holzken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hapitchou missing with a left hand there. Holzken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holzken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holzken misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Holzken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holzken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holzken lands a body shot.
Holzken throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Holzken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Holzken moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Holzken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holzken momentarily.
Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Holzken.
Hapitchou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hapitchou throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken walks into a left hand.
Holzken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holzken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Holzken ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou stalks Holzken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holzken's face. Holzken staggers backwards, shaken.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Holzken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hapitchou tries to land a leg kick but Holzken saw it coming and moves away.
Holzken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holzken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken misses with a looping left.
Hapitchou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holzken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hapitchou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Holzken does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holzken lands a nice hook to Hapitchou's body. Hapitchou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holzken looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Hapitchou catches Holzken right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
A shot to the liver by Holzken. Beautiful body shot.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holzken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hapitchou's guard.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is keeping the position.
Hapitchou is trying to keep Holzken in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Hapitchou is retaining full guard.
Holzken pushes down on Hapitchou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hapitchou trying to hold on to Holzken's head to control him but Holzken postures up.
Holzken is just content to waste time from the top position. Hapitchou takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four 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.
Hapitchou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holzken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is keeping the position.
Holzken is still trying to improve position.
Holzken sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hapitchou doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Holzken paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hapitchou - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited PePe Hapitchou thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Koks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - We right here. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafal Koks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai looks to land a body kick but Koks moved away.
Koks jabs Yuudai right on the nose. Yuudai blinks but takes it well.
Koks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Koks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koks misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuudai counters with a good, hard body kick but Koks shrugs it off.
Koks misses with a body shot
and Yuudai counters with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Yuudai as he connects with a hook.
Koks throws a sloppy body shot
and Yuudai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuudai scores with a hook to the body. Koks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Koks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuudai.
Koks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koks. Koks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yuudai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuudai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yuudai throws a leg kick which misses Koks's front leg but catches the back leg as Koks tries to avoid it.
Yuudai blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Koks throws a big counter combination but Yuudai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Koks.
Koks lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Koks misses.
Yuudai dips to his left and cracks Koks with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Yuudai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Koks thuds his right hand into Yuudai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yuudai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yuudai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Yuudai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Koks as he checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Koks there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yuudai misses with a hook.
Koks takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Yuudai throws out a counter right but Koks avoids it with no problem.
Yuudai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yuudai avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Koks.
Yuudai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Koks misses.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses.
Koks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuudai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuudai lands a high kick!
Yuudai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koks lands a jab to the head.
Yuudai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yuudai motions for Koks to come forward. Yuudai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yuudai misses with a body shot
and Koks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuudai is looking to chop away at Koks's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai tries a low kick but Koks avoids it.
Yuudai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuudai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yuudai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yuudai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yuudai throws a push kick but Koks slaps the foot to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yuudai.
Koks throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Yuudai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koks checks a low kick from Yuudai.
Koks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koks throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koks is looking to counter punch.
Yuudai throws a head kick but Koks moves out of range.
Koks missing with a left hand there. Yuudai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koks with a nice cross.
Koks throws an overhand right that lands on Yuudai's shoulder, as Yuudai tries to avoid the shot.
Koks scores with a nice strike.
Koks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koks misses with a hook
enabling Yuudai to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafal Koks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koks throws a solid leg kick but Yuudai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koks.
Yuudai tries a quick counter leg kick but Koks is wise to it.
Yuudai lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai misses with a right hand
and Koks counters with a two punch combo.
Koks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koks misses with a straight left.
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeshi Yuudai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koks misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
Yuudai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yuudai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koks throws a jab when Yuudai was well out of range.
Yuudai looks to land a left hand but Koks moved out of range nicely.
Yuudai scores with a nice body kick.
Yuudai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koks throws a poor cross that misses
and Yuudai counters with a left and a right that stings Koks.
Koks misses with a hook.
Yuudai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks checks a low kick from Yuudai.
Koks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yuudai lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai is looking to slow Koks down with leg kicks.
Yuudai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koks tries to bum rush Yuudai with a series of wild strikes but Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Koks.
Yuudai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Koks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Koks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koks throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Koks throws out a loose jab but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuudai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuudai throws a low kick, looking for Koks's leg but Koks calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Koks misses.
Yuudai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yuudai misses the body punch
and Koks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses
and Yuudai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Yuudai.
A good leg kick by Yuudai.
A telegraphed right hand from Koks misses the target.
Yuudai looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
Koks looks to land a right hand but Yuudai moved out of range.
Yuudai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks misses the jab.
Koks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koks takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
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!
Yuudai feints and then cracks Koks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koks down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yuudai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yuudai with a jab.
Koks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yuudai slips a jab from Koks.
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Yuudai lands with a light punch inside.
Yuudai blocking some punches.
Yuudai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yuudai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yuudai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuudai blocks an uppercut.
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Koks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range and Koks settles back down.
Koks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Yuudai looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick and Koks moves out of range easily.
Koks misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yuudai staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Koks both land. Nice combination.
Yuudai throws a sloppy body shot
and Koks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Koks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yuudai doesn't seem phased though.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
Koks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuudai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yuudai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuudai, right into the meat.
Koks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuudai to score with a decent uppercut.
Koks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuudai circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuudai throws a leg kick
and Yuudai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koks thumps Yuudai with a low kick.
Yuudai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Koks.
Yuudai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koks's corner calls for a 1-2. Koks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Yuudai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koks moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Koks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koks. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuudai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koks looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuudai is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeshi Yuudai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yuudai connects with a body shot that sends Koks's belly button to the back.
Yuudai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Yuudai.
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Koks misses.
It seemed like Yuudai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuudai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuudai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koks scores with a shot to the body.
Koks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yuudai at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks misses with a body shot.
Yuudai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yuudai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koks misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
Yuudai throws the kick towards the body but Koks avoids it.
Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koks.
Koks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Yuudai.
A big left from Koks misses.
Yuudai throws a wild body kick that Koks sees coming a mile off.
Koks throws a front kick aimed at Yuudai's knee but Yuudai avoids it well.
A nice side step and Yuudai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Yuudai takes one to the side of the head.
Koks slips a jab from Yuudai.
Koks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yuudai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koks.
Koks throws a series of punches but Yuudai avoids them all with ease.
Yuudai throws a hook to the side of Koks's head but Koks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuudai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rafal Koks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Yuudai misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koks.
Koks throws a head kick that misses.
Koks loads up on a big right hand but Yuudai slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Yuudai misses.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Koks.
Yuudai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuudai avoids the body shot from Koks.
Yuudai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yuudai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koks.
Koks throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Yuudai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yuudai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Koks is rocked!
It looks like Rafal Koks has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Koks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yuudai. That one must have hurt.
BOOM! Yuudai lands a beautiful left hook that drops Koks. Koks tries to recover but Yuudai is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Koks lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Buck Futter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Grunwaldzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunwaldzki has chosen Within Temptation - Forsaken as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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152 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Futter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artur Grunwaldzki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futter fails with the takedown.
Futter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grunwaldzki tries to avoid it but Futter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grunwaldzki to the ground. Grunwaldzki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grunwaldzki swings for the body but Futter moves out of range.
Futter shoots and misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futter gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Futter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Futter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grunwaldzki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Futter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Futter!
Buck Futter very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Verama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jong Un might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aegukka. Verama has chosen Swing It Away as his entrance music. 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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207 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Jong Un!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Un appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jong Un checks it well.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Un misses with a hook
and Verama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Un moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Jong Un was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Verama throws a lazy body kick
letting Jong Un counter with a right hand.
Verama cracks Jong Un with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Verama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama misses with a double jab
and Jong Un makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Verama thows a leg kick but Jong Un checks it
and Jong Un counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim Jong Un is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Verama slams his shin into Jong Un's torso.
Verama thows a body kick. Jong Un tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jong Un walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Un checks a leg kick.
Jong Un tries to counter by clinching up but Verama breaks away and moves out of range.
Jong Un misses with a body shot.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Un misses with an uppercut
and Verama counters with a nice body kick.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
Verama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama misses with a left hand
and Jong Un counters by clinching up.
Jong Un prevents a body shot from Verama.
Verama throws a head punch that misses.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Un's elbow.
Jong Un goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Un.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Un doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama scores with a shoulder strike.
Verama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Un lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verama backwards.
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Jong Un avoids it by throwing Verama back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Un misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verama lands with a left to the head.
Jong Un has a couple of punches blocked by Verama.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Verama lands with a short shot to the head.
Verama pulls guard.
Verama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jong Un can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jong Un stopping the sweep attempt from Verama.
Verama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jong Un being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jong Un can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jong Un is stalling in the full guard.
Jong Un won't allow Verama to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Verama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jong Un throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Un motions for Verama to come forward. Jong Un throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Un tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verama counters with a nice body shot.
Verama throws a push kick but Jong Un slaps the foot to one side.
Verama misses with a leg kick
and Jong Un holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama tries to work over Jong Un's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama throws a head punch that misses.
Verama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Un blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Un uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Jong Un.
Verama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verama walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Un.
Verama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jong Un.
Jong Un thumps Verama with a low kick.
Jong Un takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
Verama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un cracks Verama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama misses with a jab to the body
and Jong Un counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verama thinking.
Verama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
and Jong Un counters with a straight right hand.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Un.
Verama tries for a takedown but Jong Un circles away easily
and Jong Un counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim Jong Un is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Un pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Un drops Verama with a big left hand! Verama is injured, injured bad! Jong Un jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Un!
Our winner, Kim Jong Un, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Sienly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
14 - 0 - 1 |
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25
165 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristof Sienly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Sienly lands.
Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sienly misses with a body shot.
Sienly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lester scores with a kick to the body.
Sienly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!
Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sienly counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice cross by Lester.
Kristof Sienly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sienly moves out of range of the strikes.
Lester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sienly is able to avoid easily.
Sienly throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Sienly connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sienly.
Sienly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Sienly takes one on the button.
Lester takes a swing at Sienly's ribcage but misses.
Sienly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sienly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sienly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sienly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sienly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sienly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester.
Sienly is rocked!
Sienly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Sienly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sienly dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lester! Sienly is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
Moe Lester is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Barbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snoop "Vato". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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24
178 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Barbu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbu throws a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Barbu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbu, as that shot connected.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Barbu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett wants to slow Barbu down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Barbu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett leaves Barbu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbu blocks the leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett defending well as Barbu loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbu is out of range.
Barbu cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Barbu with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett staying out of range there.
As Barbu backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbu missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Barbu's leg. Barbu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett throws the left hand but Barbu avoids the punch easily.
Barbu checks a low kick from Sackett.
Barbu moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Barbu cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett cracks Barbu with an open hand slap.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbu. That did some damage!
Barbu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Barbu.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Barbu misses its intended target.
Barbu throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Barbu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbu scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbu's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Barbu coming out on top.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Barbu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbu fails with the takedown.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Barbu's head but Barbu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett is looking to slow Barbu down with leg kicks.
Sackett stuffs the takedown.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Barbu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbu off the cage and back into range.
Barbu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbu throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Barbu ducks down to avoid it.
Barbu throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Barbu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
The fighters circling - Barbu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbu misses with an uppercut.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Barbu moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbu is able to avoid easily.
Barbu throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbu throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbu lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Barbu checks it.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sackett defends it well.
Barbu misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbu throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Barbu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbu needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbu swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbu.
Barbu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu moved away.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbu.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Barbu.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Barbu moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Barbu avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Barbu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Barbu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Barbu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Barbu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbu misses the target.
Barbu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Barbu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Barbu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Barbu.
Barbu throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Barbu checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbu misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Barbu connects with a body shot.
Barbu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Barbu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbu.
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Barbu.
Barbu throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbu throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Barbu.
Barbu misses with a looping right.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbu blocks the body kick.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sackett but Sackett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbu lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Barbu looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Barbu connects with a nice looking jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbu blocks the leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Barbu blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Barbu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Barbu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Barbu's leg. Barbu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbu lands with a right hand.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Barbu moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily.
Barbu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sackett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barbu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Barbu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sackett dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbu avoided it.
Barbu throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Barbu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett is looking to slow Barbu down with leg kicks.
Barbu misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbu tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett wants to slow Barbu down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
You can see that Barbu has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Barbu checks a low kick from Sackett.
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!
Sackett staying out of range there.
Barbu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbu.
Barbu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu fails to land the takedown.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett throws the left hand but Barbu avoids the punch easily.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Barbu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barbu looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Barbu lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Barbu's leg but Barbu calmly moves out of range.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbu looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbu lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbu as he connects with a hook.
Barbu misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbu. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
Sackett keeps Barbu at a distance using the push kick.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbu will feel that in the morning.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
Barbu blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Barbu misses.
Barbu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sackett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbu somewhat.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Barbu saw it coming and moves away.
Barbu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Barbu sees coming a mile off.
Barbu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Barbu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
Barbu throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Barbu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbu avoided it.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbu.
Barbu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbu throws out the jab.
Barbu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Barbu ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbu.
Barbu misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sackett defends it nicely.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Barbu's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett clearly takes 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.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Barbu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbu is able to avoid easily.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbu.
Sackett lands a head kick!
Barbu takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbu misses.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Barbu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbu.
Barbu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Barbu moved away.
Barbu cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barbu lands in his opponent's guard.
Barbu advances to half guard.
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Barbu is pressing down on Sackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sackett is holding on for now.
Barbu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barbu looking to pass the guard.
Barbu keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barbu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sackett reverses the position - he's now on top in Barbu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbu is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Barbu won't let him.
Barbu wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett wanted to stand there but Barbu had control of the position.
Sackett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Barbu.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Barbu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbu.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbu throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Barbu.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Barbu scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Barbu saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Barbu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbu throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Barbu throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Barbu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
Barbu thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Barbu ducks down to avoid it.
Barbu misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Barbu throws a big shot that misses.
Barbu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sackett's waist but Sackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbu off to one side.
Barbu throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Barbu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Benjamin Barbu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barbu checks the leg kick.
Sackett moves forwards but Barbu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Barbu.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Barbu moved out of range nicely.
Barbu scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Barbu moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Barbu checks a leg kick.
A jab from Barbu misses.
Barbu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Barbu throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbu's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbu is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbu. That snapped Sackett's head back.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Barbu's leg but Barbu calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbu is able to avoid easily.
Barbu looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett throws a push kick but Barbu slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Barbu moved away.
A jab from Barbu does it's job there.
A punch combination from Barbu misses.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu moves out of range easily.
Barbu throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Barbu goes for a double leg but Sackett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sackett continues to drive forward.
Barbu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Barbu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Barbu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sackett wants it to stay on the feet.
Barbu moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
A leg kick checked by Barbu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Barbu.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Barbu's belly button to the back.
Barbu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Barbu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Barbu persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
Sackett wants to slow Barbu down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Barbu off balance momentarily.
Barbu avoids a kick to the body.
Barbu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a nice body kick.
Barbu checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbu.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbu looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Barbu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbu misses with a straight right.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbu throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbu avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbu.
Barbu blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.
Barbu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbu misses with an uppercut.
Barbu misses with a hook.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbu.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barbu moves out of range easily.
Barbu feints the counter takedown.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Barbu.
A jab from Barbu misses.
Barbu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Barbu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Barbu moved away.
Barbu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett slips a jab from Barbu.
Barbu looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbu slips a straight right by Sackett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 49:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Mordecai Sackett made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Museum of Monsters & Madmen and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Poole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashley Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington throws a head kick but Poole moves out of range.
Harrington misses with a body kick.
Poole cracks the inside of Harrington's front leg.
Poole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrington.
Harrington checks a low kick from Poole.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrington! But no joy.
Poole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poole thows a body kick. Harrington tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Poole has Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Poole looking to throw knees to the head but Harrington is blocking nicely.
Poole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrington fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole works on Harrington's body with a couple of short punches.
Harrington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrington blocking some punches.
Harrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrington takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Poole.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poole.
Harrington looks winded!
Poole scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Poole.
Poole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poole smiles and moves away.
Poole sends Harrington crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Poole is motioning to the referee to let Harrington up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Harrington is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrington throws a leg kick
and Poole counters with an inside leg kick.
Poole takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Harrington misses.
Poole forces Harrington back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Poole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Poole misses with the head strike.
A short right from Harrington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poole.
Poole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Poole finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Poole controls his hands.
Harrington seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Harrington.
Poole lands a knee to the body.
Poole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poole utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poole tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Poole back against the cage.
Harrington misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poole.
That has opened up Ashley Harrington's cut even more.
Poole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poole.
Harrington's coach down at Scotty's Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harrington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short uppercut from Poole.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrington is defending well for now.
Poole jerks Harrington's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Harrington drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Poole goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Poole because Harrington was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Will Poole!
After winning the bout, Will Poole thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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