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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaoqiang Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaoqiang Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu with a poor takedown
enabling Huchkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu throws a series of punches but Huchkov avoids them all with ease.
Liu dives in for a single leg takedown but Huchkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and Huchkov counters by clinching up.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu is looking to clinch.
Liu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Shaoqiang Liu has been cut.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu is rocked!
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huchkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huchkov prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BOOM! Huchkov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Liu. Liu tries to recover but Huchkov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Liu lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matel Huchkov!
Our winner, Matel Huchkov, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Obi Canuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddoe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Obi Canuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Beddoe is just out of range.
Beddoe slips a jab from Canuel.
Nice straight punches there by Canuel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canuel.
Canuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddoe wants to counter the offense by Canuel and move into the clinch position.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Beddoe blocks the low kick.
Canuel throws a head kick but Beddoe moves out of range.
Beddoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canuel scores with a head kick.
Canuel thows a leg kick but Beddoe checks it
and Beddoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel is looking for a sweep.
Canuel wants to control but Beddoe postures up.
Beddoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Canuel some visible discomfort.
Beddoe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canuel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beddoe trying to control the position but Canuel is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beddoe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Canuel is looking to regain half guard here but Beddoe keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Beddoe wants to control but Canuel is keeping him busy.
Beddoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beddoe with the ground and pound but Canuel regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Beddoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuel is just riding it out for now. Beddoe eventually gives up the hold.
Canuel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beddoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beddoe's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuel is not going to allow Beddoe to sit and survive in this position.
Canuel scores with punches from the back.
Beddoe is really stuck here.
Canuel not allowing Beddoe to control his hands.
Beddoe is covering up but some of the strikes from Canuel are getting through and doing damage.
Beddoe breaks Canuel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel wants to sweep here but Beddoe controlling him for the moment.
Beddoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Canuel is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Canuel has wrist control.
Canuel seems keen to control Beddoe's posture.
Beddoe lands a couple of digs.
Canuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddoe throws a strike but Canuel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Canuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canuel has managed to get both his arms back between Beddoe's legs - danger averted.
Beddoe trying to keep a closed guard but Canuel is proving a slippery customer.
Canuel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beddoe is proving hard to escape from.
Beddoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Beddoe looking for subs off his back but Canuel has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel is trying to control. Beddoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canuel working Beddoe over with strikes.
Beddoe is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beddoe taking some punishment here, with Canuel in his half guard.
Beddoe trying to control but Canuel postures up.
Canuel wants to stand up but Beddoe has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Beddoe trying to hold on to Canuel's head to control him but Canuel postures up.
Beddoe has hold of Canuel's hands but Canuel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Canuel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Canuel's head coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beddoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beddoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Beddoe does no damage.
Canuel walks into a stiff left hand from Beddoe.
Canuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Canuel moves away and avoids it.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canuel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beddoe dodges the punch combination from Canuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beddoe gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Canuel wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe stalling.
Canuel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Canuel defends the submission attempt.
Beddoe trying to mount his opponent but Canuel defends it.
Beddoe is just content to waste time from the top position. Canuel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Canuel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Canuel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Canuel prevents Beddoe from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canuel connects with a nice short shot to Beddoe's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canuel connects with a nice short shot to Beddoe's temple.
Beddoe is doing well to control the position and prevent Canuel from advancing to side control.
Canuel working Beddoe over with strikes.
Beddoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beddoe tries to get to full guard but Canuel has control of the leg.
Canuel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obi Canuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuel slips a nice elbow through Beddoe's hands, connecting with Beddoe's forehead.
Beddoe is refusing to be controlled, as Canuel sits in half guard.
Beddoe gets back to full guard.
Canuel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canuel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beddoe's head.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Canuel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beddoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beddoe wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beddoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Beddoe, not yet.
Beddoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canuel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beddoe trying to control the position.
Beddoe keeping moving, preventing Canuel from controlling successfully.
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 Obi Canuel 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. This is the final round!
Beddoe closes the distance and clinches up with Canuel, looking for a takedown. Beddoe pushes Canuel against the ropes but Canuel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canuel blocks a jab.
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Canuel.
Beddoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Beddoe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canuel.
Beddoe throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Canuel.
Some wild striking there from Beddoe.
Canuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beddoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Canuel
and Beddoe counters with a single leg into guard. Canuel didn't expect that.
Canuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beddoe trying to control but Canuel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuel wants to sweep here but Beddoe controlling him for the moment.
Beddoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Canuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddoe preventing the sweep.
Beddoe has gone for a leg lock! Canuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beddoe's guard.
Canuel preventing the sweep.
Beddoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canuel stands up over Beddoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canuel has managed to get both his arms back between Beddoe's legs - danger averted.
Beddoe keeping moving, preventing Canuel from controlling successfully.
Canuel is looking to stand up but Beddoe won't let him.
Canuel landing with the ground and pound.
Beddoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canuel postures up and lands a big shot to Beddoe's brow.
Canuel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canuel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beddoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuel is just riding it out for now. Beddoe eventually gives up the hold.
Beddoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canuel keeps working.
Beddoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.
Beddoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi Canuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel wants to get back to full guard.
Beddoe is working for a kimura but Canuel is defending it quite comfortably.
Canuel trying to hold on to Beddoe's head to control him but Beddoe postures up.
Beddoe trying to control from half guard but Canuel is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Canuel defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canuel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Canuel!
Obi Canuel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the ring accompanied by On March The Saints. Morrow has chosen Final Countdown as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrow feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Morrow.
Morrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Morrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Morrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrow throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson 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.
Crunch! Morrow slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Morrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Morrow takes one to the side of the head.
Morrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Morrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Morrow moved out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Morrow's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrow tries to avoid it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrow manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morrow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson thumps Morrow with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow misses with a looping right.
Morrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Morrow tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Morrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Morrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrow.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morrow sprawls and moves away.
Morrow lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Morrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alex Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Morrow jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrow misses.
A slow jab from Morrow misses its intended target.
Morrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrow throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Morrow scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Morrow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Morrow counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Johnson misses
enabling Morrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrow takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Morrow's knee but Morrow avoids it well.
Morrow throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Morrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrow on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrow throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Morrow avoids the body shot from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Morrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrow.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Morrow checks a leg kick.
Morrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrow lands a right hand.
Morrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the ropes and back into range.
Morrow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrow has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morrow is defending well.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Morrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrow.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Morrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morrow lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrow's sensitive parts.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow blocks a low kick nicely.
Morrow ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Morrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrow feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrow can pounce on him.
Morrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nick Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow misses with a wild body shot.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Morrow misses.
Morrow misses with the combination.
Morrow tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Morrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morrow.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Morrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrow.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrow closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow working aggressively here.
Morrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrow.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Morrow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nick Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Morrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Morrow.
Morrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alex Morrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Morrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrow.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrow counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Morrow misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Morrow lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson rushes Morrow and presses him up against the ropes.
Morrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrow.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morrow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Morrow back into the ropes.
Morrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrow has Johnson pressed against the ropes.
Johnson taking a breather.
Morrow has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Morrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrow can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson is working for takedown but Morrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Morrow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the ropes.
Morrow tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morrow as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Morrow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Morrow is out of range.
Morrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morrow slips a jab from Johnson.
Morrow is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morrow.
A combination from Morrow does no damage.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morrow sprawls and moves away.
Morrow lands a body shot.
Morrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Morrow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrow to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Morrow saw it coming and moves away.
Morrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a body punch but Morrow moves out of range.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Morrow checks it.
Johnson thows a body kick. Morrow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Morrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Jab from Morrow.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Morrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
Nick Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stampfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Stampfer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xavier Sykes's chin.
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222 lbs
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Stampfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Sykes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykes stuns Stampfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stampfer with a nice cross.
It looks like Xavier Sykes has been cut.
Sykes cracks Stampfer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stampfer scores with a jab to the head.
Stampfer darts in looking for a takedown but Sykes gets double underhooks and turns Stampfer into the ropes.
Stampfer darts in and clinches Sykes up against the ropes.
Stampfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stampfer is trying to force a seperation but Sykes has the dominant position.
Sykes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stampfer manages to break the clinch.
Paul Stampfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stampfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Sykes scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykes.
Sykes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stampfer misses with some punches.
Sykes swings wildly with an uppercut but Stampfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stampfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stampfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykes connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes tries to clinch up.
Xavier Sykes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stampfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stampfer lands a two punch combo.
Sykes throws a series of strikes that have Stampfer backpedaling.
Sykes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stampfer.
Sykes cracks Stampfer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stampfer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sykes pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stampfer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Sykes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rebels Song - Come out and Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but McCracken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCracken instigates a clinch.
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
McCracken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCracken is out of range and Matthews settles back down.
Matthews motions for McCracken to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! McCracken slams his shin into Matthews's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
McCracken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCracken shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews tries a low kick but McCracken avoids it.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of McCracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCracken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCracken lands with a slapping head kick.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCracken walks into a jab.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews with a jab.
Matthews tests McCracken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Matthews misses.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCracken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matthews finds it's way round the side to connect with McCracken's head.
McCracken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCracken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Matthews.
McCracken slips under a jab.
McCracken is looking to counter with a body kick.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCracken.
McCracken throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Good shot there by Matthews.
McCracken misses with a body shot
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
Matthews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCracken is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Matthews! McCracken is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Matthews!
After winning the bout, Sean Matthews 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasbulaev has chosen Fetty Wap - Trap Queen as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Lucky Day has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lucky Day seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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144 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Khasbulaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Khasbulaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Day throws a sloppy body shot
and Khasbulaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Khasbulaev throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Lucky Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day thuds his right hand into Khasbulaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khasbulaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khasbulaev throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasbulaev throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Khasbulaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Khasbulaev counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Day.
It seemed like Khasbulaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khasbulaev.
Day swings widly with a right hand
and Khasbulaev counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khasbulaev.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Khasbulaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Day misses with a left hand
and Khasbulaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Khasbulaev scoring well with a low kick there.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Khasbulaev's shoulder, as Khasbulaev tries to avoid the shot.
Khasbulaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Khasbulaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khasbulaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day swings widly with a right hand
letting Khasbulaev counter with a right hand.
Khasbulaev slips a jab and a cross from Day.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Khasbulaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khasbulaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khasbulaev lands a nice uppercut.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khasbulaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day pushes Khasbulaev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Khasbulaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Day's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day is trying to break free.
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day can't break the clinch.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khasbulaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khasbulaev clinches up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khasbulaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Khasbulaev avoids it by throwing Day back against the ropes.
Khasbulaev lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Khasbulaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Khasbulaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day tries for a takedown but Khasbulaev manages to get underhooks.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khasbulaev.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Khasbulaev has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Khasbulaev lands a right hand.
Day misses with some punches.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Day checks a leg kick.
Day lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khasbulaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Day takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khasbulaev has managed to clinch.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Khasbulaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day takes a shot to the head.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev lands a nice uppercut.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Khasbulaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Day misses the jab.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khasbulaev throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Khasbulaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khasbulaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day throws a hook but Khasbulaev avoids it easily.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khasbulaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab lands there for Day.
Day shoots in and drives through. Khasbulaev sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khasbulaev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khasbulaev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Day really felt that one!
Khasbulaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Day lands a nice hook to Khasbulaev's body. Khasbulaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Day blocks a head kick by Khasbulaev.
Day misses the jab.
Khasbulaev is looking for the big counter here.
Day looks to throw the jab but Khasbulaev is out of range.
As Day backs off Khasbulaev throws a huge counter combo but Day manages to avoid it all.
Day takes a swing at Khasbulaev's ribcage but misses.
Khasbulaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khasbulaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Khasbulaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khasbulaev throws a sloppy head kick
and Day counters with a right hand to the body.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Khasbulaev slips under a jab.
Day avoids the body shot from Khasbulaev.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khasbulaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day moves away from the strike by Khasbulaev.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khasbulaev moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day misses with a looping left.
Khasbulaev unleashes a big counter combination but Day bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Khasbulaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khasbulaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Khasbulaev throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Khasbulaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 big left from Day misses.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khasbulaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khasbulaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day misses with a left hand
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khasbulaev.
Day is rocked!
Khasbulaev throws a combination that misses
and Day makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khasbulaev cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Day throws a right and a left that Khasbulaev avoids nicely.
Khasbulaev delivers a nice body kick.
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 Lucky Day will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Khasbulaev's shoulder, as Khasbulaev tries to avoid the shot.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Day misses with a right hand
and Khasbulaev counters with a good, hard body kick but Day shrugs it off.
Khasbulaev lands a nice looking body kick.
Khasbulaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khasbulaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
Khasbulaev is looking to slow Day down with leg kicks.
Day throws a body punch but Khasbulaev moves out of range.
Khasbulaev throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day slips a straight right by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khasbulaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khasbulaev misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khasbulaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khasbulaev throws a head kick that misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khasbulaev misses with a low kick.
Day will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khasbulaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Khasbulaev's head back.
Khasbulaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khasbulaev slips a straight right by Day.
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Khasbulaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Khasbulaev takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khasbulaev pushes Day off looking to stand but Day dives back in and keeps control.
Khasbulaev is staying active underneath Day, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khasbulaev is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to control the action but Khasbulaev is working from the bottom.
Day 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.
Day seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khasbulaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Day is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Khasbulaev wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khasbulaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Khasbulaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Day goes for a double leg but Khasbulaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Khasbulaev continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Khasbulaev ducks down to avoid it.
Khasbulaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
A little jabbing left from Khasbulaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Khasbulaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Lucky Day.
I think Day 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Day!
A victorious Lucky Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu. A fine choice. Hakuin Ekaku Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geoffrey Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa feints a jab promting Ekaku Jr to slip. Barbossa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Ekaku Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbossa motions for Ekaku Jr to come forward. Barbossa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbossa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbossa throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Barbossa circles away.
Barbossa feints and then cracks Ekaku Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku Jr down.
Ekaku Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbossa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbossa throws a right hand that Ekaku Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekaku Jr also avoids with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbossa enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbossa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barbossa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa advances position into side control!
Barbossa wants to control but Ekaku Jr is keeping him busy.
Barbossa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barbossa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbossa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Barbossa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a looping right.
As Barbossa looks to move away, Ekaku Jr throws a big counter combo but Barbossa just gets out of the way.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Barbossa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Barbossa tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbossa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbossa prevents Ekaku Jr from breaking the clinch.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Ekaku Jr stalls.
Barbossa stalling in the clinch but Ekaku Jr improves position.
Barbossa lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekaku Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Barbossa. Barbossa maintains the clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr cracks Barbossa with a nice body shot.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut
and Barbossa counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku Jr has managed to clinch.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbossa.
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbossa.
Barbossa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbossa cracks Ekaku Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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!
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Barbossa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku Jr will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Barbossa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku Jr.
A jab from Barbossa misses.
Ekaku Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbossa dodges the ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr tries to advance position but instead Barbossa slips a leg back in to half guard.
Barbossa is looking to get back to is feet but Ekaku Jr passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Ekaku Jr throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbossa. Barbossa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbossa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbossa connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Barbossa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbossa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Barbossa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ekaku Jr eats them both and turns towards Barbossa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa scores with a one two! Ekaku Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbossa unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ekaku Jr throws an elbow but Barbossa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ekaku Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr drags him back down.
Ekaku Jr with the ground and pound but Barbossa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbossa reverses the position - he's now on top in Ekaku Jr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Barbossa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbossa is one step ahead there.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbossa's guard.
Ekaku Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbossa is retaining full guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes from guard but Barbossa blocks nicely.
Ekaku Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbossa has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is pushing down on Barbossa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbossa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ekaku Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barbossa is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
Barbossa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Barbossa dodges it nicely.
Barbossa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbossa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ekaku Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbossa is in trouble now - Ekaku Jr has advanced to mount!
Ekaku Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ekaku Jr throws some wild stikes that Barbossa manages to avoid easily.
Barbossa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geoffrey Barbossa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barbossa misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Barbossa needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbossa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barbossa sneaks out the side door and pushes Ekaku Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Barbossa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up.
Donk. Barbossa catches Ekaku Jr right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku Jr at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ekaku Jr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbossa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Barbossa misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Barbossa.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Barbossa avoids it.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Barbossa lands a nice hook to Ekaku Jr's body. Ekaku Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr pushes Barbossa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barbossa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Barbossa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku Jr's head backwards.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Barbossa avoids it well and moves away.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa throws a right hand that Ekaku Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekaku Jr also avoids with ease.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Ekaku Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekaku Jr as Barbossa tries to tie him up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa working hard to break the clinch.
Barbossa is trying to break free.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku Jr scores with a takedown into Barbossa's guard.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Barbossa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbossa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbossa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!
Geoffrey Barbossa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila Skif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attila Skif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skif pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
Skif tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Skif moved out of range.
A big left from Skif misses.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skif throws a counter high kick but Garcia was just alert enough to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a body punch
and Skif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skif throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Skif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skif wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Skif misses with a wild body shot.
Skif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Skif sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Skif tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skif takes one on the button.
Skif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skif manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Skif.
Skif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
A good leg kick by Skif.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Skif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skif.
Skif misses with a low kick.
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia rushes Skif and presses him up against the ropes.
Garcia blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skif's elbow.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skif.
Skif misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skif.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skif backwards.
A short right from Skif.
Skif wants to stall.
Skif looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Skif on the inside.
Skif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skif can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skif.
Skif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skif breaks the clinch.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Skif.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skif.
Skif delivers a nice body kick.
Garcia wants to clinch
and Skif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Skif misses the target.
Skif connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Skif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia takes a swing at Skif's ribcage but misses.
Skif feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skif.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skif on the side of the head.
Garcia throws a hook but Skif avoids it easily.
Skif tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skif defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skif. Garcia shrugs it off though.
Skif just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Skif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skif is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skif ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia lands a jab to the head.
Skif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skif cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skif, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Skif dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Skif avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Skif lands with a shot to the body.
Skif connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Skif counters with a stiff right hand.
Attila Skif is winning the standup battle so far.
Skif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skif counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Garcia off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Skif follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Garcia was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Attila Skif!
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pop
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