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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saleem Al Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Khan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three Days Grace - Scared. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saleem Al Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Al Khan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves tries to clinch but Al Khan is having none of it.
Al Khan attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Alves lands a jab to Al Khan's midsection.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Alves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Khan tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Khan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Al Khan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Khan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Khan wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Al Khan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Khan throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Al Khan stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
Al Khan being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Khan looking to pass the guard.
Al Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Al Khan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Khan pushes down on Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Khan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Khan is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Khan is nestled in close to Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Khan is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is holding on to half guard well.
Alves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Al Khan wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Khan wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Al Khan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Al Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Al Khan into the cage.
Alves throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Al Khan shoots in.
Alves tries to clinch up
and Al Khan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Al Khan.
Alves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Al Khan trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alves holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Khan trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away.
Saleem Al Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is trying is best to control the position here.
Alves wants to improve his position but Al Khan is controlling well.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al Khan controlling the action here.
Al Khan wants to pass to mount but Alves is defending the position.
Alves is not content to let Al Khan control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alves is not content to let Al Khan control the position.
Al Khan lands strikes from half guard.
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Al Khan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Alves controlling the position for now.
Alves is not content to let Al Khan control the position.
Al Khan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Khan is keen to just control but Alves is a slippery customer.
Al Khan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Khan is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Khan trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it.
Al Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position.
Al Khan looking to pass the guard.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alves holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Khan has Alves in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Al Khan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Khan is wise to it.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alves on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Khan circles away.
A good leg kick by Alves.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Alves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Khan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alves is looking to clinch but Al Khan is avoiding it.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Khan takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Alves.
Alves lands a shoulder strike.
Al Khan takes a shot to the head.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into Al Khan's ribcage.
Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Khan backwards.
Al Khan is rocked!
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!
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves creates a bit of distance for himself, with Al Khan pressed up against the cage and cracks Al Khan with a massive uppercut! Al Khan goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Alves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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174 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Molovgomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Alcatraz lands with a nice body kick.
Alcatraz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molovgomedov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alcatraz blocks it well.
Molovgomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alcatraz throws a wild body kick that Molovgomedov sees coming a mile off.
Molovgomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Molovgomedov drops his hands momentarily and Alcatraz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Molovgomedov throws a right hand that Alcatraz ducks under and follows up with a left that Alcatraz also avoids with ease.
Alcatraz misses with a hook. Molovgomedov ducked under it nicely.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Molovgomedov cracks the inside of Alcatraz's front leg.
Alcatraz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Molovgomedov. Molovgomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcatraz manages to avoid it.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick but Molovgomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molovgomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Molovgomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alcatraz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alcatraz throws a nice head kick!
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcatraz misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alcatraz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov jabs at Alcatraz's body.
Alcatraz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Molovgomedov if he has to take too many more of those.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov looks to land a combination but Alcatraz avoids it well.
Alcatraz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molovgomedov at a distance.
Robbie Alcatraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Molovgomedov misses.
Alcatraz blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcatraz avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alcatraz!
Molovgomedov blocks a leg kick.
Molovgomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcatraz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molovgomedov throws out the jab.
A jab from Alcatraz does it's job there.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alcatraz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molovgomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Alcatraz's front leg with a kick but Alcatraz checks it.
Alcatraz throws a head kick that half lands.
Molovgomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alcatraz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Alcatraz moves out of range easily.
Molovgomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alcatraz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Molovgomedov 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.
Alcatraz blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alcatraz throwing a counter right hand but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alcatraz, right into the meat.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcatraz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcatraz takes one to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Alcatraz jumps back.
Molovgomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alcatraz counters with a right hand to the body.
Molovgomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Alcatraz saw that one coming.
Alcatraz is looking to slow Molovgomedov down with leg kicks.
Alcatraz misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcatraz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to bum rush Alcatraz with a series of wild strikes but Alcatraz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcatraz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Molovgomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Molovgomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alcatraz blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz cracks Molovgomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Alcatraz - just one landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz jabs Molovgomedov right on the nose. Molovgomedov blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcatraz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Molovgomedov just manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alcatraz checks the leg kick.
Alcatraz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Molovgomedov counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Molovgomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Alcatraz throws a body punch but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Molovgomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcatraz. That did some damage!
Alcatraz blocks a jab.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Alcatraz cracks a nice hook into Molovgomedov's ribs.
Alcatraz avoids the body shot from Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz throws a low kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Alcatraz thuds his right hand into Molovgomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Molovgomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Alcatraz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook. Alcatraz ducked under it nicely.
Molovgomedov lands with a nice combination. Alcatraz backs away looking to recover.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov blocks the body kick.
Alcatraz is looking to chop away at Molovgomedov's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alcatraz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alcatraz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alcatraz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcatraz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcatraz.
Molovgomedov connects with a high kick.
Alcatraz misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Alcatraz moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcatraz misses the target.
Alcatraz throws a looping overhand right but Molovgomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robbie Alcatraz is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcatraz scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcatraz delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Molovgomedov slams his shin into Alcatraz's torso.
A leg kick checked by Alcatraz.
A counter left hand to the body from Alcatraz misses its target.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Alcatraz slams his shin into Molovgomedov's torso.
Molovgomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Molovgomedov swings for the body but Alcatraz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a series of punches but Alcatraz avoids them all with ease.
Alcatraz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alcatraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Molovgomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Molovgomedov blocks the leg kick.
Molovgomedov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alcatraz blocks it well.
Molovgomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Molovgomedov avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
As Alcatraz backs off Molovgomedov throws a huge counter combo but Alcatraz manages to avoid it all.
Molovgomedov with a hook.
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick but Molovgomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molovgomedov throws out a counter right but Alcatraz avoids it with no problem.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Alcatraz throws a low kick, looking for Molovgomedov's leg but Molovgomedov calmly moves out of range.
Alcatraz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Alcatraz misses.
Alcatraz misses with a straight right.
Alcatraz walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alcatraz. Alcatraz obviously looking to wear him down.
Alcatraz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molovgomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alcatraz is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz feints and then cracks Molovgomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molovgomedov down.
Alcatraz looks to score with a jab to the body but Molovgomedov is just out of range.
Molovgomedov avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alcatraz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Molovgomedov connects with the punch.
Alcatraz moves out of range of the body kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov lands a jab to the head.
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Alcatraz backs off Molovgomedov throws a huge counter combo but Alcatraz manages to avoid it all.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the side of Alcatraz's head but Alcatraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Alcatraz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Molovgomedov finds it's way through Alcatraz's defenses.
Alcatraz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Molovgomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcatraz moves out of range as Molovgomedov throws a body kick.
Alcatraz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Molovgomedov wants to slow Alcatraz down by chopping away at his legs.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Alcatraz's front leg with a kick but Alcatraz checks it.
Molovgomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molovgomedov swings for the body but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Alcatraz throws a lazy right hand but Molovgomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcatraz lands an overhand right.
Molovgomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alcatraz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Alcatraz is wise to it.
Alcatraz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcatraz throws out the jab.
Molovgomedov misses with a double jab.
Alcatraz avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is breathing heavily.
Alcatraz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Molovgomedov in his tracks.
Alcatraz moves out of range as Molovgomedov throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov moves away from the strike by Alcatraz.
Molovgomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Alcatraz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Molovgomedov misses.
Alcatraz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alcatraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcatraz lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcatraz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molovgomedov slips a jab from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz throws a lazy body kick
and Molovgomedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the side of Alcatraz's head but Alcatraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Robbie Alcatraz 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. And we move into the final round!
Molovgomedov blocks the body kick.
Alcatraz wants to slow Molovgomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Molovgomedov throws a jab when Alcatraz was well out of range.
Alcatraz throws a right hand that Molovgomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Molovgomedov also avoids with ease.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick but Molovgomedov checks it.
Alcatraz thows a leg kick but Molovgomedov checks it
and Molovgomedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alcatraz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alcatraz throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcatraz misses with a body shot.
Alcatraz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Alcatraz misses with the body kick
and Molovgomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alcatraz moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcatraz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcatraz. That's going to slow Molovgomedov down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries for a takedown but Alcatraz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Molovgomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alcatraz works Molovgomedov's body with a nice hook.
Alcatraz takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.
Alcatraz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Molovgomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcatraz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Molovgomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Alcatraz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alcatraz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Molovgomedov on the side of the head.
Molovgomedov 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.
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molovgomedov scores with a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alcatraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Molovgomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molovgomedov avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov misses with a leg kick.
Molovgomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcatraz throws the left hand but Molovgomedov avoids the punch easily.
Alcatraz connects with a solid leg kick.
Alcatraz blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
As Molovgomedov backs away, Alcatraz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Molovgomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcatraz.
Molovgomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Molovgomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Molovgomedov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alcatraz really felt that one!
Alcatraz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Molovgomedov. Molovgomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcatraz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molovgomedov dodges the punch combination from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Molovgomedov.
Alcatraz throwing a counter right hand but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Molovgomedov checks a leg kick.
Molovgomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alcatraz with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Molovgomedov. That's going to slow Alcatraz down.
Molovgomedov avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
Molovgomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alcatraz on the side of the head.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Alcatraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcatraz scores with a body shot.
Alcatraz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcatraz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molovgomedov checks it well.
Alcatraz misses with a low kick.
Alcatraz lands a glancing blow to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Alcatraz lands a jab to the head.
Molovgomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alcatraz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molovgomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcatraz missing with a left hand there. Molovgomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molovgomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcatraz is just out of range.
Molovgomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Molovgomedov motions for Alcatraz to come forward. Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alcatraz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Alcatraz as he checks the leg kick.
Alcatraz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcatraz tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
Alcatraz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alcatraz tries a low kick but Molovgomedov avoids it.
Alcatraz scores with a hook to the body. Molovgomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Molovgomedov scores with a body shot.
Alcatraz cracks a nice hook into Molovgomedov's ribs.
Crunch! Alcatraz slams his shin into Molovgomedov's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Alcatraz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alcatraz 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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158 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
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Phoenix Templar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Templar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Templar looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf forces Templar back against the cage and clinches.
Wolf has Templar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Templar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Templar tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Templar back against the cage.
Wolf wants a takedown.
Phoenix Templar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
Wolf is looking for a takedown.
Templar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wolf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Templar lands with a left to the head.
Wolf takes an elbow to the temple.
Templar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolf managing to block the knees to the body from Templar.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Templar throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Templar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolf's brow.
Templar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templar stops a takedown attempt from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Templar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Templar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.
Templar lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf tries to clinch up
and Templar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Templar connects with a crisp jab.
Templar throws a good cross that connects.
Templar lands a nice hook to Wolf's body. Wolf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Templar lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Templar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf walks into a jab.
Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolf wants a takedown.
Templar looking to throw knees to the head but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Templar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Templar is pressed up against the cage. Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Templar down to the mat. Templar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Templar.
Templar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Templar lands a jab.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
Wolf is rocked!
Templar throws a pinpoint strike between Wolf's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wolf crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Templar scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phoenix Templar!
Phoenix Templar 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 Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior De Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
205 lbs
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216 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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks to land a right hand but De Silva moved out of range.
De Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
De Silva throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown tries to clinch but De Silva is having none of it.
De Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Silva ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A left lands for Brown.
De Silva pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from De Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but De Silva won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from De Silva as the two fighters clinch.
De Silva digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
De Silva scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
De Silva tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing De Silva back against the cage.
De Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from De Silva.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but De Silva won't allow it.
Brown lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
De Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Silva scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
De Silva has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from De Silva.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by De Silva.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brown.
De Silva throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from De Silva both land. Nice combination.
De Silva scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown works over De Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
De Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
De Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown misses with a hook
and De Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a head kick but De Silva moves out of range.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but De Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Silva digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
De Silva connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by De Silva there.
De Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Silva dodges the punch combination from Brown.
De Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
De Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and De Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown clinches up with De Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
De Silva tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing De Silva back against the cage.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Silva prevents a body shot from Brown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior De Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown forces De Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by De Silva.
Still in the clinch, De Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Silvas head.
Nice body punch from De Silva.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but De Silva avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Junior De Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
De Silva lands a nice uppercut.
De Silva presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
letting De Silva counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Silva ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
De Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Jab, jab by De Silva - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Silva lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
De Silva sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown misses with a straight right.
De Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - De Silva coming out on top.
De Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
De Silva catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown walks straight into a right hand from De Silva - that's dropped him! De Silva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Brown from any more punishment! Brown complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Junior De Silva!
Junior De Silva 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula comes to the cage accompanied by Native Drums from the South Pacific. Patton has chosen Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. George Patton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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40
280 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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29
287 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonothan Kuhula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patton prevents Kuhula from breaking the clinch.
Patton lands a body shot.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuhula.
Patton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuhula or not.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuhula has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
Kuhula tries to break the clinch but Patton is controlling the position.
Kuhula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuhula breaks the clinch.
Kuhula connects with a looping right hand.
Patton closes the distance and pushes Kuhula back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuhula's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Patton.
It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.
Patton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuhula.
Patton gets through Kuhula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhula tries to break the clinch but Patton is controlling the position.
Patton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuhula seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patton can turn it around.
Kuhula is trying to break the clinch but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Patton lands a left hand.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuhula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Patton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patton.
A body shot lands from Patton.
Patton presses Kuhula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuhula is breathing heavily.
Kuhula prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton gets through Kuhula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton lands with a light punch inside.
Tonothan Kuhula's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patton.
Good body shot from Patton.
Patton lands a vicious elbow to the side of Kuhula's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Patton tries to finish him with strikes but Kuhula still seems able to defend himself so Patton steps back and lets Kuhula get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Kuhula is rocked!
Tonothan Kuhula's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tonothan Kuhula's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Patton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigory Gukepshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gukepshev comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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248 lbs
27 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grigory Gukepshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gukepshev to counter with a crisp jab.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigory Gukepshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gukepshev avoids the body shot from Klitschko.
It looked like Gukepshev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gukepshev tries to move into range but Klitschko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Gukepshev.
Gukepshev misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gukepshev 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 Klitschko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klitschko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klitschko! But no joy.
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gukepshev is just out of range.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gukepshev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klitschko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gukepshev scrambles back to his feet.
Gukepshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Klitschko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the body from Gukepshev misses
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko avoids a kick to the body.
Gukepshev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Gukepshev misses.
As Gukepshev backs off Klitschko throws a huge counter combo but Gukepshev manages to avoid it all.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Klitschko's head but Klitschko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gukepshev counters with a stiff right hand.
Gukepshev 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.
Gukepshev dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gukepshev circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Gukepshev misses its target.
Gukepshev swings widly with a right hand
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gukepshev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Gukepshev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab lands there for Klitschko.
Gukepshev scores with a one two! Klitschko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klitschko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gukepshev takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gukepshev throws a jab but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Klitschko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gukepshev misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
Gukepshev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gukepshev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klitschko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gukepshev eats them both and turns towards Klitschko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gukepshev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gukepshev misses with a double jab
and Klitschko counters with a nice body shot.
Gukepshev throws a right hand that misses
and Klitschko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gukepshev.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Gukepshev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gukepshev throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gukepshev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gukepshev throws a nice looking combination but Klitschko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gukepshev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Gukepshev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klitschko blocks a jab.
Klitschko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gukepshev at a distance.
Klitschko cracks Gukepshev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko lands with an uppercut that bounces Gukepshev off the cage and back into range.
Gukepshev loads up on a big right hand but Klitschko slips the punch.
Klitschko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gukepshev.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gukepshev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Gukepshev as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gukepshev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
Gukepshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klitschko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Gukepshev.
Klitschko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gukepshev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Klitschko feints a jab promting Gukepshev to slip. Klitschko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gukepshev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Gukepshev avoids it well.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klitschko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gukepshev at a distance.
Klitschko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Gukepshev misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gukepshev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klitschko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Gukepshev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gukepshev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klitschko.
Gukepshev cracks Klitschko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Klitschko.
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gukepshev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Klitschko lands a glancing blow to the side of Gukepshev's head.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gukepshev throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gukepshev moves out of range of the body kick from Klitschko.
Klitschko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gukepshev.
Klitschko cracks Gukepshev with an open hand slap.
Gukepshev looks to land a right hand but Klitschko moved out of range.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Klitschko fakes the leg kick and cracks Gukepshev in the body.
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!
Gukepshev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gukepshev avoids the head kick by Klitschko.
Gukepshev throws a lazy right hand but Klitschko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gukepshev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klitschko doesn't seem bothered though.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gukepshev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gukepshev misses the shot to the body.
Gukepshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gukepshev was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Gukepshev lands a right hook to the body.
Gukepshev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Gukepshev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Klitschko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two 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 shot to the body from Gukepshev misses
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gukepshev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gukepshev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Gukepshev.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klitschko staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Klitschko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gukepshev throws a right hand that misses
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Gukepshev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gukepshev throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko throws a counter combo.
Klitschko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klitschko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gukepshev misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gukepshev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Klitschko tried to score with a low kick but Gukepshev checks it.
Gukepshev misses with a jab to the body
and Gukepshev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klitschko slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Klitschko.
Klitschko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klitschko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Klitschko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gukepshev.
Gukepshev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gukepshev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Klitschko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gukepshev stuns Klitschko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a head kick but Gukepshev moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gukepshev throws a hook but Klitschko blocks it.
Gukepshev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gukepshev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Gukepshev.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gukepshev was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Gukepshev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gukepshev just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gukepshev lands a body shot.
Gukepshev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klitschko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gukepshev takes a step back to recover.
Gukepshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klitschko.
A little jabbing left from Klitschko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gukepshev misses with an uppercut.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yegor Klitschko 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.
Gukepshev throws a push kick but Klitschko slaps the foot to one side.
Klitschko lands with a nice combination. Gukepshev backs away looking to recover.
Gukepshev misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Klitschko blocks the low kick.
Gukepshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Klitschko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klitschko slips under a jab from Gukepshev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko scores with a spinning back kick!
Klitschko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gukepshev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gukepshev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klitschko throws a jab when Gukepshev was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gukepshev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gukepshev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klitschko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Gukepshev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gukepshev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klitschko in his tracks.
Klitschko throws a looping overhand right but Gukepshev ducks down to avoid it.
Klitschko scores with a jab to the body.
Gukepshev scores with a push kick.
Klitschko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gukepshev throws an overhand right that lands on Klitschko's shoulder, as Klitschko tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko moves forwards but Gukepshev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klitschko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gukepshev just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gukepshev digs a good body shot into Klitschko's ribs.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gukepshev manages to avoid it.
Gukepshev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grigory Gukepshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Klitschko is looking to land body kicks.
Klitschko moves away from the strike by Gukepshev.
Klitschko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gukepshev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klitschko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Klitschko.
Gukepshev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klitschko if he has to take too many more of those.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gukepshev scores with a jab. Klitschko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Klitschko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gukepshev is looking to counter punch.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko misses with a looping right.
Klitschko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gukepshev throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gukepshev scores with a punch to the head.
Gukepshev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gukepshev throws a combination that misses
and Klitschko counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klitschko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gukepshev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klitschko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gukepshev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yegor Klitschko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gukepshev dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Gukepshev avoids it well.
Gukepshev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klitschko.
Gukepshev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klitschko.
Klitschko delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gukepshev misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Gukepshev moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gukepshev misses with a jab to the body
letting Klitschko counter with a right hand.
Gukepshev throws a jab but it's blocked by Klitschko.
A big left from Gukepshev misses.
Gukepshev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klitschko.
Gukepshev scores with a hook to the body. Klitschko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gukepshev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gukepshev throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Klitschko swings for the body but Gukepshev moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gukepshev misses its target.
Klitschko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Klitschko.
Gukepshev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yegor Klitschko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klitschko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yegor Klitschko!
A relieved looking Yegor Klitschko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neo Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wiggin counter with a right hand.
Wiggin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Correa moved out of range.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Correa 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.
Wiggin digs a good hook to Correa's body.
Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Correa slips the punch.
Correa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wiggin has one foot on Correa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correa lands a nice looking body shot.
Correa throws a right and a left that Wiggin avoids nicely.
Correa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Correa works over Wiggin's head and body with a nice combination.
Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Correa.
Wiggin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin slips under a jab.
As Correa backs away, Wiggin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Correa throws a shot to the body.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Correa saw that one coming.
Correa shoots and misses
and Wiggin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Correa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggin.
Correa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Correa is looking for the big counter here.
Correa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggin.
Correa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiggin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiggin at a distance.
Wiggin misses with a series of wild punches.
Correa throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily.
Correa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Wiggin - just one landing.
Wiggin throws a leg kick which misses Correa's front leg but catches the back leg as Correa tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correa swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
As Correa looks to move away, Wiggin throws a big counter combo but Correa just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa lands with a nice body punch.
Wiggin throws out a leg kick but Correa moves out of range and Wiggin only half commits.
Wiggin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggin wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiggin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Correa.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away.
Correa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wiggin rather than just go for the knockout.
Correa misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Correa swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiggin is looking for a counter combo.
Wiggin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Correa.
Correa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Correa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wiggin is refusing to be controlled, as Correa sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa throwing shots but Wiggin is blocking nicely.
Correa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Correa there.
Correa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiggin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Correa wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
Wiggin looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggin, not yet.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correa stays in close to Wiggin's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Correa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiggin's head.
Correa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wiggin keeping moving, preventing Correa from controlling successfully.
Correa with a nice head shot there.
Correa trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom.
Wiggin trying to strike off his back.
Wiggin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiggin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Correa is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Correa lands a jab.
Correa scores with a hook to the body. Wiggin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Correa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggin.
Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Correa ducks down to avoid it.
Correa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wiggin scores with the left hand. Correa knows he should have avoided that one.
Correa misses with a few strikes there.
Wiggin throws a head kick but Correa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggin looks to land a combination. Correa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Correa sizes up Wiggin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correa throws a nice looking combination but Wiggin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Correa throws a series of punches but Wiggin moves out of range.
Correa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Correa somewhat.
Neo Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wiggin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wiggin misses with a hook. Correa ducked under it nicely.
Wiggin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wiggin throws a series of punches but Correa moves out of range.
Correa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Wiggin misses.
Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range.
Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Correa.
Correa slips under a jab.
Wiggin tries a low kick but Correa avoids it.
Correa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wiggin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Correa won't allow Wiggin to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Correa.
Correa throwing strikes but missing.
Wiggin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wiggin is posturing up here but Correa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wiggin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wiggin has to tap! Slick submission there by Correa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Correa!
Jose Correa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Edmund Fitzgerald. Holgersson has chosen Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
157 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holgersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watt 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.
Holgersson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watt quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Watt tries to roll over but Holgersson keeps him under control.
Watt is refusing to be controlled, as Holgersson sits in half guard.
Watt trying to hold on to Holgersson's head to control him but Holgersson postures up.
Watt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holgersson is pushing down on Watt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watt is fighting to maintain full guard but Holgersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson is pressing down on Watt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watt is holding on for now.
Holgersson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Watt as he works his way to full guard.
Holgersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watt is trying to control the position but Holgersson postures up.
Holgersson postures up in Watt's guard and throws a big left but Watt blocks it.
Holgersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Holgersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holgersson cracks Watt with a big right hand but Watt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holgersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson working away.
Holgersson is trying to get an arm triangle but Watt is defending well.
Holgersson scores with punches from side control.
Watt can't do much from the bottom here.
Watt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holgersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holgersson tries to score with some ground and pound. Watt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Watt is looking to regain half guard here but Holgersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Holgersson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watt is looking for a sweep.
Holgersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holgersson is trying to get an arm triangle but Watt is defending well.
Holgersson working away.
Holgersson working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is working to tighten his grip on Watt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Watt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Holgersson is really squeezing tight and eventually Watt passes out! Holgersson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Nils Holgersson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons's entrance music is Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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212 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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Silvennoinen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons fails with a takedown attempt.
Parsons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parsons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silvennoinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Parsons throws a shot from downtown. Silvennoinen moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Silvennoinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Parsons tries for a takedown but Silvennoinen circles away easily
and Silvennoinen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen lunges at Parsons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parsons's hand.
Parsons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen jabs at Parsons's body.
A jab from Parsons finds it's way through Silvennoinen's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parsons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parsons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silvennoinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Parsons is working for takedown but Silvennoinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Parsons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvennoinen has Parsons pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silvennoinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Parsons tumbling to the mat - Silvennoinen dives into Parsons's guard.
Silvennoinen passes into half guard.
Parsons is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Silvennoinen seems content to control.
Silvennoinen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silvennoinen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Parsons is surviving well by controlling Silvennoinen's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parsons wants to hold on but Silvennoinen pushes him away.
Silvennoinen prevents Parsons from getting the reversal.
Silvennoinen looking to control but Parsons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parsons prevents Silvennoinen from taking his back.
Parsons is squirming around, avoiding Silvennoinen's attempts to control the action.
Parsons in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen looking to control but Parsons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silvennoinen controlling his opponent.
Silvennoinen tries to control but Parsons wriggling away.
Parsons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silvennoinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silvennoinen tries to control but Parsons wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parsons can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvennoinen fails to take his opponent's back.
Silvennoinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parsons is looking to escape.
Silvennoinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silvennoinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silvennoinen controlling from the full mount.
Parsons wants to control but Silvennoinen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silvennoinen lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Parsons's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Parsons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvennoinen wants to counter with a clinch but Parsons pushes him away.
Parsons throws a lazy head kick
and Silvennoinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silvennoinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Parsons. Parsons gets slowly back to his feet.
Seppo Silvennoinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parsons looks to throw the jab but Silvennoinen is out of range.
Parsons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silvennoinen.
Parsons throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvennoinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parsons throws a series of strikes that have Silvennoinen backpedaling.
It looks like Seppo Silvennoinen has been cut.
Parsons throws a poor cross that misses
and Silvennoinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Parsons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silvennoinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Silvennoinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen slips a straight right by Parsons.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silvennoinen as he avoids it easily.
Silvennoinen looks to land a left hand but Parsons moved out of range nicely.
Parsons tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parsons thinking.
Silvennoinen cracks Parsons with a good jab.
Parsons throws a poor cross that misses
and Silvennoinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen throws a big shot that misses.
As Silvennoinen tries to get set, Parsons tries to push him back and clinch up but Silvennoinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Parsons misses the body punch
letting Silvennoinen counter with a right hand.
Parsons is rocked!
Silvennoinen throws an overhand right that drops Parsons like a sack of potatoes! Silvennoinen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Silvennoinen!
An out of breath Seppo Silvennoinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist's entrance music is Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
192 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
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Rock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock tries to clinch up but Artist circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Artist's coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Artist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rock.
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. Rock connects with a nice short shot to Artist's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rock working his ground and pound in the gym.
Artist is trying to stand.
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Artist defends the submission attempt.
Rock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock slows the pace down in half guard.
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Artist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rock content to control rather than advance.
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.
Rock stalling away here and it's allowed Artist to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Artist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rock is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artist throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Artist tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Artist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Artist.
The Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock moves away from the strike by Artist.
Rock shoots in but Artist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artist.
Artist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artist jabs at Rock's body.
Artist misses with a straight left.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Artist throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Artist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rock prevents Artist from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Artist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Artist is trying to get back to his feet.
Rock slows the pace down.
Rock trying to control the action but Artist is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock tries to move to mount but Artist blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abu Rock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Artist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Artist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock flicks out a counter leg kick but Artist steps away.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt - Artist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artist throws out the jab.
Rock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Artist sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
The Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Artist misses with a leg kick
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Artist wants to stand up but Rock is controlling him.
Rock looking to sit in guard and control but Artist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Artist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Artist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist stuffs the takedown.
Rock dives in for a single leg takedown but Artist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Artist is looking for a counter combo.
Rock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artist misses with a straight left.
Artist throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Artist is winning the standup battle so far.
Artist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Artist throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Artist misses with a double jab.
Artist lands a lovely overhand right.
Artist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
Artist misses with a leg kick
and Rock counters with a single leg into guard. Artist didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock pushes down on Artist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rock thows a huge punch but Artist dodges it nicely.
Rock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Artist defending well though.
Rock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Artist wants to get back to his feet.
Rock trying to control from half guard but Artist is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist kicks off Rock and gets to his feet.
Rock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Artist on his heels. He'll look to pass Artist's guard now, I'm sure.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.
Rock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Artist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Artist misses with a straight right.
Artist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Artist dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Artist misses with a double jab.
Rock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Artist tries to avoid it but Rock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Artist to the ground. Artist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Artist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Artist.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artist.
Rock dives in and grabs Artist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Artist misses the target.
Artist stuffs the takedown attempt from Rock. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.
The Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Artist throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters with a single leg into guard. Artist didn't expect that.
Rock distracts Artist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rock looking to pass the guard.
Rock stops Artist from standing up.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Artist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock dives in and grabs Artist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Artist.
Artist throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artist throws a big counter combination but Rock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Artist catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Artist jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artist throws out the jab.
Artist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock staying out of range there.
Artist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Rock slips a jab from Artist.
Rock fails with the takedown.
Artist misses the jab.
Artist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
Artist stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rock is defended easily by Artist.
An attempted straight right counter from Artist misses the target.
Artist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Artist throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.
Artist is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Artist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Artist is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock tries to stall but Artist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Artist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock shoots in for a double leg but Artist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Artist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Artist 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Artist!
The Artist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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