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Primal 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Verk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Verk!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios works the jab nicely.
It looks like Dominick Verk has been cut.
Rios is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Verk flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Verk is out cold! Rios holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manuel Rios!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batuhan Jaruud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macon Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Batuhan Jaruud!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaruud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jaruud scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett needs to keep his hands up - Jaruud had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaruud. That snapped Sackett's head back.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jaruud scores with a kick to the body.
Jaruud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaruud duly obliges.
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Jaruud lands.
Jaruud looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaruud, as that shot connected.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Jaruud sees coming a mile off.
Jaruud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Jaruud misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jaruud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Jaruud knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaruud counters with a two punch combo.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Jaruud moves his leg out of the way.
Jaruud is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaruud.
Jaruud motions for Sackett to come forward. Jaruud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett tries to move into range but Jaruud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaruud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Jaruud avoided it.
Jaruud throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Jaruud swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Jaruud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett lands a head kick. Jaruud smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud misses with an uppercut.
Jaruud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jaruud.
Jaruud thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand.
Jaruud catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett tries to work over Jaruud's front leg with a kick but Jaruud checks it.
Jaruud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jaruud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaruud circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett scores with a jab. Jaruud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jaruud.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud misses with a straight left.
Jaruud feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Jaruud moved away.
Jaruud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaruud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sackett under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Jaruud staying out of range there.
Jaruud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jaruud throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Jaruud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaruud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaruud.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Jaruud.
Sackett slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Jaruud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab lands there for Jaruud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Jaruud wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jaruud cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Jaruud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett punishes Jaruud's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaruud moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Jaruud blocks a jab.
Jaruud scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Jaruud lands with a right hand.
Jaruud lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Jaruud moves his leg out of the way.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
Jaruud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jaruud scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crunch! Jaruud slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
Jaruud connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Jaruud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Jaruud looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Jaruud.
Nice body punch from Jaruud.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaruud finds it's way round the side to connect with Sackett's head.
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Jaruud's head but Jaruud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Jaruud's ribs.
Jaruud throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sackett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett defending well as Jaruud loads up on a big left hand.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a combination that misses
and Jaruud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Decent striking displayed by Jaruud there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaruud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaruud defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Jaruud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Jaruud backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jaruud misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batuhan Jaruud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jaruud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Jaruud.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Jaruud throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Jaruud finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Jaruud's knee but Jaruud avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaruud.
Nice shot by Jaruud.
Jaruud sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Jaruud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Jaruud connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Jaruud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Macon Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaruud.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaruud scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaruud 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaruud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaruud blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaruud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaruud thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Jaruud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaruud connects with a body shot.
Jaruud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaruud's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaruud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett tries to move into range but Jaruud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Jaruud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett throws a combination that misses
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jaruud connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Jaruud.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Jaruud moved away.
Jaruud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaruud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaruud lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaruud 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Sachz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Sachz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachz looking to score a takedown here. Harris is defending well but Sachz drives through and ends up in Harris's guard.
Harris is looking to stand up but Sachz isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sachz trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Sachz is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sachz trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Sachz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sachz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Sachz ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sachz blocks a leg kick.
Sachz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harris is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sachz lands a jab to the nose.
Harris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sachz shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sachz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sachz with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
Sachz lands a right hook to the body.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Sachz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sachz looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Paul Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Sachz.
Sachz darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Sachz into the cage.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Sachz is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sachz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sachz somewhat.
Sachz misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sachz avoids it.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris digs a good body shot into Sachz's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws the left hand but Sachz avoids the punch easily.
Sachz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sachz's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sachz.
Sachz with a poor takedown
and Harris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harris misses with a hook. Sachz ducked under it nicely.
Sachz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sachz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sachz moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Sachz on that attempt.
Sachz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sachz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Sachz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Sachz shoots and misses
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sachz's knee momentarily.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Sachz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Sachz on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Sachz throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris counters with a head kick. That will keep Sachz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harris with a hook.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sachz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sachz. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donk. Sachz catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Harris is looking to slow Sachz down with leg kicks.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Sachz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sachz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sachz lands a right hook to the body.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Sachz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz misses with a looping right.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sachz gets slowly back to his feet.
As Sachz backs away, Harris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sachz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harris rather than just go for the knockout.
Harris throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sachz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harris pushes Sachz off but Sachz dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Sachz trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris stops Sachz from passing to mount.
Harry Sachz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz gets to mount! Harris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sachz lands a big elbow.
Sachz lands a big elbow.
Sachz unloading with bombs!
Harris is rocked!
Sachz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Harris goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Sachz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Sachz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sumbu Kalambayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Merlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sumbu Kalambayo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalambayo throws a front kick aimed at Merlin's knee but Merlin avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick
and Merlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambayo throws a poor cross that misses
and Merlin counters with a nice leg kick.
Merlin throws the kick towards the body but Kalambayo avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Kalambayo. Beautiful body shot.
Merlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo looks for the body kick but Merlin saw that one coming.
Kalambayo throws a shot from downtown. Merlin moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin misses with a body punch
and Kalambayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merlin lands a right hook to the body.
Merlin throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merlin dodges the punch combination from Kalambayo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalambayo lands with a good body shot.
Merlin scores with a punch to the head.
Merlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambayo throws out the jab.
Merlin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kalambayo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kalambayo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Merlin.
Merlin slips a straight right by Kalambayo.
Merlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick but Merlin checks it.
Merlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalambayo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kalambayo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Merlin - the referee stops the clock and Kalambayo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Merlin. Kalambayo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambayo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Merlin responds with a good body kick, but Kalambayo manages to step out the way in time.
Merlin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kalambayo is breathing heavily.
Merlin fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalambayo in the body.
Merlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Merlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalambayo slips a straight right by Merlin.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambayo misses the target.
Kalambayo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kalambayo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Merlin throws a series of punches but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Merlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalambayo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Merlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalambayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Merlin slips a straight right by Kalambayo.
Crunch! Merlin slams his shin into Kalambayo's torso.
Merlin misses with an uppercut.
Merlin scores with a spinning back kick!
Merlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Merlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalambayo at a distance.
Kalambayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Merlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalambayo's hands.
Kalambayo throws a lazy right hand but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merlin scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Kalambayo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Merlin lands with a hook. Kalambayo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Merlin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kalambayo will feel that in the morning.
Merlin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Merlin jabs at Kalambayo's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Merlin. Kalambayo shrugs it off though.
Merlin lands a big head kick that sends Kalambayo tumbling to the mat! Merlin takes a step backwards and waves Kalambayo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kalambayo is rocked!
Merlin looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Merlin backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kalambayo's temple! It sends Kalambayo violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Merlin celebrates and the doctors try to help Kalambayo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Malcolm Merlin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Campobello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares has chosen Black Sabbath - Iron Man as his entrance music. 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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Campobello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Soares!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares connects with a right hand. Campobello shakes it off.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
Campobello tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Campobello keeps the fight on the outside.
Campobello misses with a double jab
and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
Soares misses with some punches.
Campobello is trying to trip Soares. He has hold of a leg but Soares is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campobello persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Animal House inform us that Soares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Soares is trying to keep Campobello in close.
Campobello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campobello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campobello throwing strikes but missing.
Soares trying to control the position here.
Campobello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campobello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Campobello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Campobello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soares is just riding it out for now. Campobello eventually gives up the hold.
Soares trying to hold on to Campobello's head to control him but Campobello postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campobello prevents Soares from improving his position.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campobello postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campobello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campobello has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Soares looking to control but Campobello passes into half guard.
Campobello is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campobello trying to control from half guard but Soares is working away.
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campobello is pressing down on Soares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soares is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campobello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campobello.
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.
Campobello prevents Soares from improving his position.
Campobello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Sam Campobello will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soares swinging wildly here.
Soares has managed to clinch.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Campobello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soares avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Soares is blocking nicely.
Soares tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Campobello has Soares pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
Campobello fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campobello misses with a knee strike.
Campobello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soares as Campobello tries to tie him up.
Soares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares prevents a body shot from Campobello.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello breaks from the clinch.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campobello slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Campobello circles away.
Campobello tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campobello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campobello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soares sprawls and moves away.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campobello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares misses with a double jab
and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello fails to pull guard.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soares to keep the fight standing.
Campobello is trying to drag Soares to the mat but Soares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campobello wants to stall.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campobello jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soares swivels and escapes.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campobello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares closes the distance and pushes Campobello back into the cage.
Campobello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soares to keep the fight standing.
Campobello taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Soares.
Campobello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soares up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Soares.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Soares gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
Campobello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello blocks a body shot from Soares.
A short left from Soares.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Andre Soares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Campobello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Campobello scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Soares.
Campobello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soares moves to clinch but Campobello breaks away
and Campobello counters with a big head kick but Soares shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares throws a poor cross that misses
and Campobello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andre Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares tries to clinch there but Campobello circles away.
Soares takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Campobello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soares moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Campobello is rocked!
Campobello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campobello shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Soares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andre Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 Soares misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Campobello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Soares. Beautiful body shot.
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campobello circles away quickly and effectively.
Campobello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soares throws a hook but Campobello blocks it.
Soares connects with a crisp jab.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Soares and move into the clinch.
Campobello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares gets caught flat footed, as Campobello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campobello trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet.
Campobello trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Campobello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campobello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four 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.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campobello is aware though and is defending well.
Campobello wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campobello drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soares manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campobello has Soares in his guard.
Soares trying to control but Campobello is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Soares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Soares!
A very excited looking Andre Soares rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has chosen Rainbow Theme Tune as his entrance music. Joseph Hughes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Takada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
A jab lands there for Takada.
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Takada finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Takada counters with a huge left! Hughes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Takada isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hughes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Takada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Takada!
Joseph Hughes spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone for coming out '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Daan Mostert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pieter Daan Mostert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Rydeland. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mostert seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rydeland tries to clinch
and Mostert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mostert is looking for a kimura here.
Mostert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mostert wants to take a breather but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rydeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mostert.
Rydeland is looking for a sweep. Mostert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mostert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mostert is trying to control. Rydeland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostert thows a huge punch but Rydeland dodges it nicely.
Rydeland wants to get back to full guard.
Rydeland gets back to full guard.
Mostert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mostert landing with the ground and pound.
Mostert looking to sit in guard and control but Rydeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rydeland sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mostert doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rydeland 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 Mostert - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pieter Daan Mostert!
During a confident post fight interview, Pieter Daan Mostert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mantis Toboggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mantis Toboggan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Aquila Corvus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toboggan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toboggan connects with a body shot.
Aquila Corvus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toboggan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aquila Corvus lands a right hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy body kick
and Toboggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aquila Corvus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toboggan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toboggan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Aquila Corvus misses
and Toboggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aquila Corvus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Toboggan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Aquila Corvus misses the body punch
enabling Toboggan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toboggan throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Toboggan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus swings for the body but Toboggan moves out of range.
Toboggan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toboggan slips a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aquila Corvus misses with a lunging right hand
and Toboggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toboggan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aquila Corvus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aquila Corvus throws a body punch but Toboggan moves out of range.
Toboggan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Aquila Corvus to counter with a crisp jab.
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toboggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Aquila Corvus. That snapped Toboggan's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toboggan misses the jab.
Aquila Corvus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aquila Corvus wants to land a leg kick but Toboggan is out of range.
Toboggan throws a lazy right hand but Aquila Corvus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aquila Corvus misses with a right hand
and Toboggan counters with a nice body shot.
Aquila Corvus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toboggan.
Toboggan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toboggan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toboggan thinking.
Toboggan misses with a straight left.
Aquila Corvus slips a jab from Toboggan.
Toboggan throws an off balance right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Toboggan's head but Toboggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toboggan walks into a left hand.
Toboggan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus pounces like a tiger and cracks Toboggan with a vicious hook! Toboggan is down but not out! Aquila Corvus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ajax Aquila Corvus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arran Balthazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arran Balthazar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arran Balthazar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balthazar digs a good body shot into Lewandowski's ribs.
Balthazar throws a body punch but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Lewandowski blocks a jab.
A low kick from Balthazar misses
and Lewandowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balthazar misses with a body shot
and Lewandowski counters with a straight right hand.
Lewandowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balthazar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lewandowski counters with a straight right hand.
Lewandowski lands with a straight right. Balthazar didn't see that one coming.
Balthazar is looking to slow Lewandowski down with leg kicks.
Lewandowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balthazar can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balthazar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Balthazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewandowski avoids the elbow strike from Balthazar, against the cage.
Lewandowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balthazars head.
Balthazar misses with a punch to the body.
Balthazar slowing the pace effectively.
Lewandowski breaks from the clinch.
Balthazar moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Lewandowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewandowski.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewandowski.
Lewandowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Balthazar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balthazar is trying to stall.
Balthazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Balthazar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lewandowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balthazar up against the cage.
Lewandowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewandowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewandowski lands with a light punch inside.
Lewandowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewandowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balthazar throws a series of punches but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Lewandowski lands with a cross.
It looks like Arran Balthazar has been cut.
Balthazar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lewandowski loads up on a big right hand but Balthazar slips the punch.
Lewandowski sends Balthazar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lewandowski is motioning to the referee to let Balthazar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Balthazar is rocked!
Balthazar misses with a right hand
and Lewandowski counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dawid Lewandowski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azumah Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Sirven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Azumah Nelson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Azumah Nelson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azumah Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacque Sirven!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirven misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Sirven doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sirven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sirven showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Sirven is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sirven to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson is not content to let Sirven control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Sirven has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Sirven seems content to control.
Sirven thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Sirven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson is staying active underneath Sirven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sirven stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sirven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sirven with the ground and pound but Nelson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard.
Sirven cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Sirven throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirven trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Sirven shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sirven tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Sirven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven connects with a couple of short punches.
Sirven looking to pass the guard.
Sirven throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirven tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sirven is one step ahead there.
Sirven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Sirven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by Sirven as he connects with a hook.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Sirven shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Nelson does it's job there.
Sirven throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Sirven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson jabs Sirven right on the nose. Sirven blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nelson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson cracks Sirven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sirven shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Sirven digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirven.
It looks like Nelson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nelson works Sirven's body with a nice hook.
Nelson throws a body punch but Sirven moves out of range.
Sirven fails to land the takedown.
Azumah Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Sirven.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Sirven moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sirven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirven lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacque Sirven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sirven not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson is concentrating on defense, preventing Sirven from advancing position.
Sirven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirven.
Sirven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirven trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Sirven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sirven wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson trying to hold on to Sirven's head to control him but Sirven postures up.
Sirven is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Jacque Sirven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sirven seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Sirven thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Azumah Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirven defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Sirven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacque Sirven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirven.
Sirven with a nice head shot there.
Sirven trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Sirven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sirven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sirven throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirven working a defensive guard here.
Sirven seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
Sirven keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
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.
Sirven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Sirven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirven takes one to the chin there.
Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sirven's head backwards.
Sirven throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sirven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirven misses with an uppercut.
Sirven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sirven lands in his opponent's guard.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Sirven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sirven throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven is controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sirven controlling Nelson's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Azumah Nelson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nelson staying out of range there.
Sirven blocks a jab.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirven.
Nelson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sirven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Sirven persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sirven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Sirven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sirven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azumah Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Sirven.
Sirven lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sirven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nelson on the side of the head.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Sirven shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sirven. Sirven gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Sirven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sirven shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Sirven misses.
A head kick misses from Sirven.
Nelson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Azumah Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirven closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Sirven pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sirven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirven moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Sirven moves away from the strike by Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirven moves away from the strike by Nelson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Sirven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sirven looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Sirven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson leaves Sirven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azumah Nelson had his way with Jacque Sirven in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sirven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
And Sirven tries to counter it with a takedown but Nelson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirven.
Sirven swinging wildly here.
Sirven clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson takes one on the button.
Sirven shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sirven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Azumah Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Sirven.
Sirven shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Sirven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson throws a body punch but Sirven moves out of range.
Sirven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sirven there.
Nelson swings for the body but Sirven moves out of range.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Sirven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Sirven misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Sirven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Sirven throws out a counter right but Nelson avoids it with no problem.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Sirven slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirven throws out a powerful jab.
Sirven fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirven, as that shot connected.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Sirven ducks down to avoid it.
Sirven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half guard.
Sirven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirven.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirven.
Sirven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Sirven in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirven thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Sirven looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacque Sirven.
I think Sirven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacque Sirven!
Jacque Sirven is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jacque Sirven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Azumah Nelson had this to say: 'the slowest learner I have ever had. lol had no chance'.
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