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GKNY 97 - Man vs Khaliev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between IL PO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Burnley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PO comes to the cage accompanied by Tai Chi Kickboxer. Burnley has chosen "Joyride (Omen)" by Chevelle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, IL PO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Burnley!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnley misses the shot to the body.
PO throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burnley's head.
It looks like Adam Burnley has been cut.
PO connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burnley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Burnley.
PO takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnley. PO does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burnley.
PO takes one to the chin there.
Burnley throws a shot from downtown. PO moves away and avoids it.
Burnley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. PO doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PO bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnley blocks a head kick by PO.
PO missing with a left hand there. Burnley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnley jabs PO to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnley connects with a jab.
Burnley scores with a hook to the body. PO takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burnley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PO.
A counter left hand to the body from PO misses its target.
Burnley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burnley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burnley lands with a shot to the body.
Burnley misses with the combination.
PO takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burnley throws a hook to the side of PO's head but PO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnley ducks under a wild hook from PO.
PO misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
PO throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burnley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent PO stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
PO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PO throws a head kick that Burnley semi-blocks.
Burnley thuds a left hand into PO's body.
PO walks into a jab.
Burnley throws a looping overhand right but PO ducks down to avoid it.
PO throws a sloppy head kick and Burnley moves out of range easily.
Burnley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PO.
Nice cross by Burnley.
Burnley throws a hook to the side of PO's head but PO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from PO misses.
PO lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PO misses with an uppercut
and Burnley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnley connects with a crisp jab.
Burnley scores with a shot to the body.
Burnley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Burnley looks to move away, PO throws a big counter combo but Burnley just gets out of the way.
A big right from Burnley misses.
PO takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burnley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burnley looks to land a left hand but PO moved out of range nicely.
PO misses with an uppercut
and Burnley counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnley misses with a straight left.
Burnley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PO.
PO has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PO uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnley.
PO misses with a body punch
and Burnley counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PO throws a hook but Burnley avoids it easily.
Burnley scores with a three punch combo!
Burnley lands with a good body shot.
PO throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PO manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Burnley.
Burnley swings widly with a right hand
and PO counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burnley scores with a nice right hand.
PO is rocked!
PO gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Burnley gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! PO is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Burnley!
Adam Burnley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon Wayne has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Wellman Iv!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Iv scores with a nice head shot.
Wellman Iv cracks Wayne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wayne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wellman Iv finish him?
Wayne is rocked!
Wellman Iv sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wayne's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wayne's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Wellman Iv!
Shane Wellman Iv tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asmar Dagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raul Lorenzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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229 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asmar Dagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Dagher counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lorenzo is defended easily by Dagher.
We've been told by Dagher's head coaches at The Pure Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lorenzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dagher tries to avoid it but Lorenzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dagher to the ground. Dagher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asmar Dagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Lorenzo.
Nice sprawl there from Dagher as Lorenzo shoots in.
Dagher tries to sprawl but Lorenzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dagher wants to get back to his feet.
Lorenzo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagher is looking for a sweep. Lorenzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo is looking for a kimura but Dagher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lorenzo to get the leverage.
Lorenzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dagher sees it coming and defends easily.
Lorenzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lorenzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dagher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lorenzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dagher is just riding it out for now. Lorenzo eventually gives up the hold.
Dagher is defending against the submission attempts here by Lorenzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lorenzo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lorenzo shoots and misses
and Dagher counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Dagher circles away easily
and Dagher counters with a big right hand! Oh Lorenzo is in trouble here! Dagher follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmar Dagher!
After winning the bout, Asmar Dagher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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283 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rage throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
Silva looks to land a combination but Rage avoids it well.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duke Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Rage's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice combination there by Rage.
Rage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Rage.
Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left and a right from Rage both land. Nice combination.
Rage fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Leandro Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage clinches with his opponent.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rage shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rage.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.
Rage is looking to clinch.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rage misses with a double jab.
Rage tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rage moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Rage misses with some punches.
Rage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Rage keeps him there for the moment.
Rage has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva letting Rage take a breather here.
Rage trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Rage has the dominant position.
Rage works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage connects with a crisp jab.
Rage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Rage ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Rage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rage looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
Rage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Rage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Rage misses with some punches.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rage with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Rage moves into the clinch.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Rage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rage lands a nice uppercut.
Rage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rage lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Leandro Silva has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rage looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Rage throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Rage is looking for a counter combo.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Rage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Rage.
Rage throws a leg kick that misses.
Rage has managed to clinch.
Rage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Rage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rage lands a left hand.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Rage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rage moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Rage dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Silva misses the body punch
and Rage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Rage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
It looked like Rage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rage throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rage moves into the clinch successfully.
Duke Rage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rage is stalling here.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rage rather than just go for the knockout.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Silva tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Rage is controlling the position.
Rage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Duke Rage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands a jab.
A jab from Silva misses.
Rage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Rage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rage lands with a shot to the body.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Rage is looking to clinch.
Rage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rage gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Rage is controlling him.
Rage digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Rage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rage lands a shoulder strike.
Rage has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Rage as the two fighters clinch.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Rage lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leandro Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Rage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rage 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Rage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kit Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kit Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Walker steps away.
Walker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Walker fails with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Kit Walker has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walker if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Walker should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Kit Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson feints and then cracks Walker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walker down.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Walker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walker, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
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.
Walker has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Walker won't let him.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Walker gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice cross by Walker.
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
As Walker backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Walker manages to avoid it all.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Walker rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walker is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Walker shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker slips a jab from Johnson.
Walker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kit Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is pulling down on Walker's head. It's preventing any offense from Walker, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Walker's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walker tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Walker ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walker tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson digs a good hook to Walker's body.
Johnson feints and then cracks Walker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walker down.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker avoids the body shot from Johnson.
As Johnson tries to get set, Walker tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Walker connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Walker shoots in.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walker rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Walker jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Walker attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kit Walker's cut is getting worse.
Walker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
and Johnson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Walker! He's just covering up as Johnson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
Kit Walker was interviewed post fight and said 'Devils sake'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rhys Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Frazier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frazier.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frazier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frazier has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Frazier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frazier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Frazier throws a solid leg kick but Kozlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frazier.
Kozlov looks to clinch
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Frazier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kozlov thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier slips a straight right by Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
A little feinted left hand from Frazier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frazier has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Frazier.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Frazier.
Frazier scores with a decent looking hook.
Frazier thumps Kozlov with a low kick.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Frazier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kozlov in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kozlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Frazier does it's job there.
Kozlov is rocked!
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Good exchange - Kozlov coming out on top.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
Kozlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frazier finds it's way round the side to connect with Kozlov's head.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Frazier finish him?
Frazier tries to score with a low kick but Kozlov moves his leg out of the way.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov takes one to the chin there.
Frazier lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov scores with the left hand. Frazier knows he should have avoided that one.
Kozlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frazier finds it's way round the side to connect with Kozlov's head.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Frazier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kozlov.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov prevents Frazier from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier actively working from the bottom here.
Frazier is pressing down on Kozlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frazier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kozlov is pushing down on Frazier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frazier is fighting to maintain full guard but Kozlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Frazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Frazier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frazier clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands with a light punch inside.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Kozlov is pushing Frazier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
A hook to the body from Frazier.
Frazier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kozlov regains guard.
Kozlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kozlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kozlov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kozlov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier controlling the position for now.
Kozlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frazier defends it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kozlov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kozlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kozlov working Frazier over with strikes.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as Kozlov sits in half guard.
Frazier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kozlov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frazier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kozlov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Kozlov prevents Frazier from improving his position.
Kozlov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Frazier wants to get back to full guard.
Frazier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frazier is trying is best to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier wants to get back to full guard but Kozlov has mounted him!
Kozlov with shots to the head and body - Frazier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frazier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov clobbers Frazier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Frazier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
Frazier lands a nice hook to Kozlov's body. Kozlov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a solid leg kick but Kozlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frazier.
Kozlov blocks a jab.
Frazier drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Frazier.
Rhys Frazier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frazier lands a left hand.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Frazier.
Kozlov tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhys Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Kozlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhys Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlov with a jab.
Frazier throws a leg kick which misses Kozlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kozlov tries to avoid it.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Frazier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Kozlov coming out on top.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws out a counter right but Frazier avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Frazier shoots in looking for a takedown but Kozlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frazier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov jabs Frazier right on the nose. Frazier blinks but takes it well.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kozlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frazier clinches up against the cage.
Frazier working aggressively here.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
It seemed like Kozlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rhys Frazier.
I think Frazier 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Frazier!
During a confident post fight interview, Rhys Frazier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Neutron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickon Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Neutron has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Neutron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickon Reed!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neutron connects with a crisp jab.
Reed stuffs the takedown.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Neutron moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neutron is defended easily by Reed.
Neutron staying out of range there.
Neutron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neutron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neutron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neutron is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Neutron misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Neutron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neutron manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reed on his heels. He'll look to pass Reed's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neutron won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Neutron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neutron controlling from the top position.
Neutron wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neutron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neutron landing with the ground and pound.
Neutron trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reed manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Neutron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to control but Neutron is working from the bottom.
Neutron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Neutron controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Neutron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neutron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reed defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed won't allow Neutron to sweep him here.
Neutron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neutron is trying to maintain the position but Reed is very close to passing his half guard.
Neutron keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed controlling the action here.
Neutron trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Neutron looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickon Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Neutron to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Neutron stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Neutron's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neutron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
Neutron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neutron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reed dives on top into guard.
Neutron controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Neutron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neutron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed trying to control but Neutron is working from the bottom.
Neutron working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reed has passed into half guard!
Neutron wants to sweep but Reed has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neutron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reed trying to control the position but Neutron is working away.
Neutron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neutron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neutron.
Neutron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neutron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Neutron has wrist control.
Neutron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neutron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Neutron takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A leg kick checked by Reed.
A shot to the body from Neutron misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rickon Reed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Neutron misses with a kick to the body.
Reed unleashes a big counter combination but Neutron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neutron gets the takedown into side control.
Reed is not content to let Neutron control the position.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Reed is still trying to improve position.
Neutron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neutron wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neutron goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reed rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Neutron's guard! Nice work there by Reed!
Reed postures up.
Neutron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neutron is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reed throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Neutron's body to avoid the submission. Neutron has instead reached around Reed's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Neutron arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Neutron!
Carlos Neutron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vance might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Volkov's choice of entrance music: Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MŘ). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Volkov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
and Vance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Vance misses with an elbow over the top.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Vance's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
It looks like Alexander Volkov has been cut.
Volkov is stalling here.
Vance can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Still in the clinch, Vance scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Vance.
Vance misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vance.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looking to stall.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Vance defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Vance throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Vance misses the jab.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vance connects with a jab.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov throws a hook but Vance avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov stalls.
A short left from Vance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance is working Volkov over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vance throws a head punch that misses.
Vance leaning against his opponent.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vance scores with a hook to the body.
Vance lands with a short shot to the head.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Vance is controlling him.
Vance lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov looks winded!
Vance can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov trying to stall but Vance improves his position.
Volkov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vance has denied him.
A hook to the body from Vance.
Vance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
Vance is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vance lands a shoulder strike.
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov taking a breather.
Vance misses with some punches.
Vance misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Vance avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Alexander Volkov's cut even more.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kruger Vance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vance is able to avoid easily.
Vance was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Vance misses.
Vance slips a straight right by Volkov.
Vance appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vance has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance slips under a jab from Volkov.
Vance tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Vance catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vance.
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov cracks Vance with a good jab.
Volkov sizes up Vance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Volkov.
Volkov jabs at Vance's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance lands a body shot.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Vance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vance is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Vance lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Vance lands.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Vance's body. Vance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkov swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Vance tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vance scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov misses with a hook. Vance ducked under it nicely.
Vance tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Vance slips the punch.
Vance tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Vance takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Vance avoids it well.
As Volkov tries to get set, Vance tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vance jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Vance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vance misses the target.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Volkov.
Vance scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Volkov trying to stall but Vance improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Vance forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vance is keeping busy.
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 Kruger Vance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Volkov tries for a takedown but Vance circles away easily
and Vance counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vance on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Vance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vance throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Vance clinches with his opponent.
Vance pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Vance lands a body punch.
Vance lands with a light punch inside.
Vance is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Vance.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Vance has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Vance.
Vance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Vance.
Still in the clinch, Vance scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov is rocked!
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vance finish him?
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Volkov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Volkov drops to his knees and Vance pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
In his post fight interview, Kruger Vance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wykyd Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall has chosen Attitude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wykyd Dall!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton scores with a nice strike.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payton defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Payton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payton throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Payton. Beautiful body shot.
Payton is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Dall catches Payton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payton is looking to counter punch.
Payton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Payton throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payton is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall cracks Payton with a good jab.
Dall throws a head kick but Payton moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Payton scores with a hook.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall scores with the left hand. Payton knows he should have avoided that one.
Payton scores with a leg kick.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Payton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Payton's shoulder, as Payton tries to avoid the shot.
Payton takes the fight into the clinch.
Dall breaks the clinch.
Payton wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Payton swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Payton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Payton slips under a jab.
Payton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payton in his tracks.
Payton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall looks to land a combination but Payton avoids it well.
Payton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Payton finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall throws a sloppy body shot
and Payton counters with a nice leg kick.
Payton wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Payton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick by Dall misses
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Payton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a low kick but Payton moves out of range easily.
Payton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall blocks a body shot from Payton.
Payton misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payton.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Payton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payton.
A combination from Payton does no damage.
Dall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Payton swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Payton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payton cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Payton moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payton as Dall tries to tie him up.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Dall looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payton as Dall tries to tie him up.
Payton lands a shot to the body.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Dall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton manages to break the clinch.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Payton had a free shot at his head there.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Payton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payton misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Payton clinches.
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payton with a hook.
Payton wants to clinch.
Payton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payton.
Dall staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!
Payton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payton checks a low kick from Dall.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Payton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton motions for Dall to come forward. Payton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payton throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Payton scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payton tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Payton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Dall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payton dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Dall is rocked!
That has opened up Wykyd Dall's cut even more.
Payton throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payton looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Payton connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Dall.
Payton lands with a shot to the body.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Payton misses.
Payton misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall scores with a jab. Payton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Payton throws a leg kick
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Payton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payton has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch.
Payton breaks from the clinch.
Payton scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Payton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall checks a low kick from Payton.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Payton counters with a left and a right that stings Dall.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Evan Payton is winning the standup battle so far.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall works Payton's body with a nice hook.
Payton tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payton lands a jab to the nose.
Dall lands a head kick!
Dall defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Payton's head back.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payton. That did some damage!
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Dall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payton on the side of the head.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall 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.
Dall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payton takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Nice uppercut there from Payton.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Payton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall throws a head kick but Payton moves out of range.
Payton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
That kick from Dall tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton connects with a crisp jab.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Payton blocks a head kick by Dall.
Payton misses with a body shot.
Payton has managed to clinch.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall slips under a jab from Payton.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Payton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Payton scores with a nice strike.
Payton lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
A punch combination from Dall misses.
Payton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payton scores with a body shot.
Payton moves into the clinch.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Payton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dall with a big uppercut! Dall tries to clinch up but Payton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dall to the mat! Dall covers up and Payton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Khaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaliev has chosen T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Khaliev!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khaliev 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Khaliev is quick to defend against it.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Khaliev.
Khaliev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaliev throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
No joy there for Khaliev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khaliev manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Man.
The fighters circling - Khaliev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khaliev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khaliev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has his takedown stuffed
letting Khaliev counter with a right hand.
Khaliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Khaliev misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khaliev!
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!
Khaliev prevents Man from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khaliev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khaliev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khaliev prevents Man from moving into mount.
Khaliev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khaliev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Khaliev tries to stand and escape but Man is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Khaliev seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man gets full guard.
Khaliev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khaliev is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Khaliev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khaliev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Man with the active half guard here but Khaliev passes nicely into side control.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Man gets back to full guard.
Khaliev stands up and waves to Man to follow him.
Khaliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man tries to counter by clinching up but Khaliev breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Khaliev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Man has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khaliev wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khaliev frees his head nicely. Oh but Man has switched to an armbar! Khaliev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Skeng Man!
After the big win, Skeng Man made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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