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GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vic Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by George Thorogood - Bad to the Bone. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vic Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Stone feints and then cracks Griffin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffin down.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Stone clinches up against the cage.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vic Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Griffin manages to pull guard.
Stone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griffin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin is pushing down on Stone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stone is fighting to maintain full guard but Griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
Griffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griffin.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stone wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stone wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stone sees it coming and defends easily.
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Stone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stone is not content to let Griffin control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stone is pressing down on Griffin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Stone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald Griffin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Stone defends the submission attempt.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Griffin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Griffin's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin breaks Stone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ronald Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Stone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griffin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stone, into his guard.
Griffin trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stone has locked up a guillotine! Stone's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Griffin is holding on here and Stone must be using up a lot of energy. Griffin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stone gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vic Stone!
A relieved looking Vic Stone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lefteris Samaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anders Funk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anders Funk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Funk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Samaras!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Samaras.
Funk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funk takes a swing at Samaras's ribcage but misses.
Samaras throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Funk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samaras throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
Samaras blocks a jab.
Samaras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Funk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samaras.
Samaras throws a leg kick
and Funk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk cracks the inside of Samaras's front leg.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk misses with a hook.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samaras.
Funk wants to land a leg kick but Samaras is out of range.
Samaras checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samaras darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Samaras throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
Funk throws a sloppy head kick and Samaras moves out of range easily.
Samaras takes a swing at Funk's ribcage but misses.
Samaras ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
Samaras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Samaras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Funk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samaras somewhat.
Funk walks into a jab.
Funk doesn't manage to clinch there - Samaras circles away.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Samaras moves away and avoids it.
Samaras feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samaras.
Funk throws a leg kick that misses.
Funk throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Funk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samaras fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samaras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anders Funk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samaras missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk slips a jab and a cross from Samaras.
Samaras throws a body shot but no joy.
Samaras takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samaras throws a lazy right hand but Funk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Funk misses with a hook. Samaras ducked under it nicely.
Samaras keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samaras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samaras appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Funk throws out a leg kick but Samaras moves out of range and Funk only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk blocks a leg kick.
Funk throws a leg kick that misses.
Funk jabs Samaras to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samaras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Funk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samaras scrambles back to his feet.
Funk lands a right hook to the body.
Funk throws a leg kick which misses Samaras's front leg but catches the back leg as Samaras tries to avoid it.
Funk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samaras throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
Funk slips under a jab.
Samaras fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funk lands a high kick!
Samaras is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Funk ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Samaras clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anders Funk!
A relieved looking Anders Funk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinat Crocodilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umalatov comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo. 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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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rinat Crocodilov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocodilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umalatov misses the shot to the body.
Rinat Crocodilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocodilov misses the shot to the body.
Crocodilov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Crocodilov throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crocodilov.
Umalatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Umalatov can't get the takedown.
Umalatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umalatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umalatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crocodilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umalatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crocodilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crocodilov scores with a hook to the body. Umalatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Umalatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocodilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crocodilov sprawls and moves away.
Umalatov has Crocodilov up against the cage in a clinch.
Crocodilov is pressed up against the cage. Umalatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crocodilov down to the mat. Crocodilov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crocodilov throws a shot to the body.
Crocodilov slips a jab and a cross from Umalatov.
Nice takedown defense from Crocodilov. No joy for Umalatov on that attempt.
Umalatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Crocodilov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crocodilov.
It looks like Gasan Umalatov has been cut.
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!
Crocodilov missing with a left hand there. Umalatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umalatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umalatov slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov throws a hook but Umalatov avoids it easily.
Umalatov works Crocodilov's body with a nice hook.
Crocodilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov tries to counter with a takedown but Crocodilov is quick to defend against it.
Umalatov wants to clinch up but Crocodilov keeps it at a distance.
Crocodilov throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
Crocodilov throws the left hand but Umalatov avoids the punch easily.
Umalatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocodilov pinned against the cage. Crocodilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crocodilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Crocodilov scores with a jab.
Crocodilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov moves in looking to clinch but Crocodilov pushes him off.
Crocodilov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Umalatov tries to move into range but Crocodilov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crocodilov throws out the jab.
Crocodilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Umalatov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crocodilov won't be happy with that.
Crocodilov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Umalatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Umalatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crocodilov is pushing Umalatov's head away, looking to escape. Umalatov manages to hold on to the position though.
Umalatov trying to control the action but Crocodilov is working from the bottom.
Crocodilov is being controlled here.
Crocodilov is trying to buck Umalatov off.
Umalatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Crocodilov is defending well.
Umalatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Crocodilov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
No joy there for Umalatov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umalatov tries to clinch up but Crocodilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Crocodilov misses with a double jab.
Umalatov moves away from the strike by Crocodilov.
Umalatov tries to counter with a takedown but Crocodilov is quick to defend against it.
Crocodilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umalatov.
Crocodilov looks to land a right hand but Umalatov moved out of range.
Umalatov dodges the punch combination from Crocodilov.
Crocodilov scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinat Crocodilov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gasan Umalatov'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.
Umalatov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crocodilov dodges the punch combination from Umalatov.
Umalatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crocodilov circles away.
Umalatov misses the body punch
and Crocodilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocodilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Umalatov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crocodilov keeping full guard, as Umalatov tries to pass.
Umalatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocodilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crocodilov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crocodilov has escaped and now he's on top!
Gasan Umalatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umalatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocodilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Umalatov has wrist control.
Crocodilov won't allow Umalatov to sweep him here.
Crocodilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Umalatov's head.
Crocodilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Umalatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crocodilov has managed to get both his arms back between Umalatov's legs - danger averted.
Crocodilov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Umalatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crocodilov defends well.
Crocodilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crocodilov looking to sit in guard and control but Umalatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crocodilov wants to get back to his feet but Umalatov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umalatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crocodilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Umalatov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A jab from Crocodilov does it's job there.
Crocodilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocodilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocodilov stuns Umalatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rinat Crocodilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crocodilov throws a big shot that misses.
Crocodilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umalatov walks into a left hand.
Crocodilov throws a combination that misses
and Umalatov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crocodilov is trying to stand up here but Umalatov is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crocodilov tries to kick Umalatov off but Umalatov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocodilov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Umalatov is on him like a limpet, forcing Crocodilov back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umalatov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crocodilov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umalatov trying to control but Crocodilov is working from the bottom.
Crocodilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umalatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crocodilov kicks Umalatov off and gets to his feet.
Umalatov slips under a jab.
Rinat Crocodilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umalatov connects with a nice looking jab.
Umalatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crocodilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umalatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Umalatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crocodilov misses with a hook.
Crocodilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umalatov momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umalatov stuns Crocodilov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crocodilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umalatov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov shoots for a takedown but Crocodilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crocodilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rinat Crocodilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umalatov dives in and scores a takedown into Crocodilov's guard.
Crocodilov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Umalatov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Crocodilov misses with a double jab.
Crocodilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umalatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crocodilov is breathing heavily.
Crocodilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Umalatov.
Crocodilov throws a hook but Umalatov avoids it easily.
Umalatov attempts a counter takedown but Crocodilov avoids it well and moves away.
Umalatov connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umalatov takes one to the side of the head.
Crocodilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umalatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Umalatov wants to control from the top but Crocodilov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinat Crocodilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gasan Umalatov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crocodilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crocodilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crocodilov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umalatov eats them both and turns towards Crocodilov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crocodilov, as that shot connected.
Umalatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crocodilov swivels and escapes.
Umalatov throws a right hand that Crocodilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Crocodilov also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Crocodilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Crocodilov. No joy for Umalatov on that attempt.
Umalatov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov fails with the takedown
and Crocodilov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umalatov looks to throw the jab but Crocodilov is out of range.
Crocodilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Umalatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crocodilov throws out the jab.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crocodilov misses with a left hand
and Umalatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crocodilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umalatov is controlling him.
Umalatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crocodilov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crocodilov has escaped and now he's on top!
Umalatov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crocodilov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Umalatov's body to avoid the submission. Umalatov has instead reached around Crocodilov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Umalatov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yaseen Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger's entrance music is Put The Boots In/ Down By Law. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaseen Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thong Song lands a head shot.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thong Song stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thong Song defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaseen Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thong Song takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Thong Song moves away and avoids it.
Thong Song with a poor takedown
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruger throws a series of punches but Thong Song moves out of range.
Thong Song with the counter takedown but Kruger avoids it easily.
Thong Song lands with a good body shot.
Kruger needs to keep his hands up - Thong Song had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thong Song gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thong Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thong Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger pushes Thong Song back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thong Song lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Thong Song.
Thong Song lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger connects with a right hand. Thong Song shakes it off.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kruger.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Thong Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Thong Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Thong Song forces Kruger back against the cage and clinches.
Thong Song lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thong Song drags the fight down to the ground.
Kruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thong Song has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger has managed to get both his arms back between Thong Song's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thong Song is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thong Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Thong Song is retaining full guard.
Thong Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thong Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruger pushing down on Thong Song's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kruger stands up from half guard.
Kruger swings for the body but Thong Song moves out of range.
Thong Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song misses with a straight left.
Kruger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thong Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thong Song gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thong Song.
Thong Song passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kruger!
Kruger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thong Song has hold of Kruger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kruger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thong Song fails to move to back control.
Thong Song tries to control but Kruger wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song controlling from mount.
Thong Song tries to control but Kruger wriggling away.
Thong Song prevents Kruger from getting the reversal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thong Song moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kruger has worked his arm free - good work by Kruger!
Thong Song swings around for an armbar but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thong Song's guard.
Kruger has gone for a leg lock! Thong Song slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruger's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thong Song staying out of range there.
Thong Song tries to clinch up.
Thong Song throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thong Song misses with a straight right.
Thong Song throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thong Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruger is out of range.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thong Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kruger sprawls well. Kruger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thong Song gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thong Song comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruger misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song misses with a body shot.
Thong Song looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
No joy there for Kruger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaseen Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
Thong Song is looking to score with low kicks.
Thong Song catches Kruger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thong Song missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Yaseen Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song clinches with his opponent.
Kruger lands a right hand.
Thong Song tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thong Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thong Song fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thong Song.
Kruger lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thong Song.
Kruger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thong Song is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger is trying to maintain a safe position but Thong Song gets an underhook and turns Kruger into the cage.
Thong Song lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong Song misses with the head strike.
Chang Thong Song seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thong Song working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thong Song tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Kruger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Thong Song on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thong Song fails to land.
Thong Song tries to pull guard but Kruger won't allow it.
Yaseen Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
Thong Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
Thong Song presses Kruger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thong Song fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Thong Song.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong Song's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Thong Song on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thong Song scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kruger.
Thong Song is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruger to keep the fight standing.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thong Song can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Kruger wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Thong Song stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thong Songs head.
Thong Song prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song takes a shot to the head.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thong Song - that landed with a thud.
Thong Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Thong Song displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kruger up against the cage.
Thong Song scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Thong Song misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Thong Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thong Song is trying to stall.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Thong Song lands with a short shot to the head.
Thong Song has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thong Song can turn it around.
Thong Song lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thong Song swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Thong Song with the counter takedown but Kruger avoids it easily.
Thong Song throws a series of strikes that have Kruger backpedaling.
Kruger is rocked!
It looks like Yaseen Kruger has been cut.
Thong Song works Kruger's body with a nice hook.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thong Song connects with a superb combination that knocks Kruger out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Thong Song before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chang Thong Song!
After winning the bout, Chang Thong Song 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Slade Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Castle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seizure of Power by Marilyn Manson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai is looking to slow Castle down with leg kicks.
Castle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castle has Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Asai lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Castle.
Castle tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle slowing the pace effectively.
Asai landing knees to the head.
It looks like Slade Castle has been cut.
A short uppercut from Asai .
Castle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castle lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slade Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai wants to counter with a clinch but Castle pushes him away.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asai keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws a series of punches but Asai moves out of range.
Castle moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAsai .
Castle cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai throws a big counter head kick but Castle avoids it with no problem.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castle misses with a wild body shot.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castle looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Castle throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai with a hook.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Asai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Castle doesn't manage to clinch there - Asai circles away.
Asai Throws a clean left jab. Asai Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Castle's chin! Castle crumbles to the ground and Asai follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Asai !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Marfaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diabolical Denubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denubis has chosen Man in Black as his entrance music. Juan Marfaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diabolical Denubis's chin.
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216 lbs
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diabolical Denubis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denubis misses with a low kick.
Denubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denubis throws the left hand but Marfaker avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Denubis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marfaker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Denubis connects with a nice looking jab.
Marfaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marfaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marfaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marfaker misses with an uppercut.
Marfaker slips a straight right by Denubis.
Marfaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denubis in his tracks.
Denubis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Denubis.
The fighters circling - Marfaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denubis slips under a jab.
Marfaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denubis misses with a body shot.
Denubis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marfaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Denubis defending well as Marfaker loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Marfaker does it's job there.
Marfaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denubis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Denubis scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Marfaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denubis thuds a left hand into Marfaker's body.
Marfaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marfaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denubis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Marfaker finds it's target.
Denubis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marfaker. Marfaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Marfaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denubis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marfaker counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Denubis lands a leg kick that knocks Marfaker off balance momentarily.
Denubis moves away from the strike by Marfaker.
Denubis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marfaker defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denubis is looking to chop away at Marfaker's legs.
Denubis scoring well with a low kick there.
Marfaker slips a straight right by Denubis.
Marfaker looks for the body kick but Denubis saw that one coming.
Denubis with a poor takedown
and Marfaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marfaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Denubis should have avoided that one.
Denubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
Denubis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marfaker tries to work over Denubis's front leg with a kick but Denubis checks it.
Denubis feints a counter leg kick.
Denubis misses with a leg kick
and Denubis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denubis lands a leg kick that knocks Marfaker off balance momentarily.
Marfaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Denubis can pounce on him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Denubis!
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Denubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Marfaker backs off Denubis throws a huge counter combo but Marfaker manages to avoid it all.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denubis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Denubis.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Denubis, right into the meat.
Denubis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marfaker can pounce on him.
Marfaker blocks the body kick.
Denubis tests Marfaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marfaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marfaker misses with a looping left.
Denubis feints a counter leg kick.
Denubis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marfaker's calf.
A leg kick checked by Marfaker.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Denubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
Marfaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marfaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denubis. Denubis obviously looking to wear him down.
Marfaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denubis tried to score with a low kick but Marfaker checks it.
Denubis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denubis misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denubis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marfaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denubis's hands.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Denubis checks it.
Denubis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marfaker looks to throw the jab but Denubis is out of range.
A head kick misses from Denubis.
It looked like Marfaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marfaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marfaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denubis misses with a low kick.
Marfaker walks into a stiff left hand from Denubis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denubis checks the leg kick.
Denubis misses with a hook.
Denubis ducks under a wild hook from Marfaker.
Denubis tries to score with a low kick but Marfaker moves his leg out of the way.
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 Juan Marfaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A lazy left from Denubis finds it's target.
Marfaker looks to throw the jab but Denubis is out of range.
Denubis defending well as Marfaker loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Marfaker as he checks the leg kick.
Marfaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Denubis tries a head kick but it misses.
Marfaker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Denubis misses with a leg kick
and Marfaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Marfaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marfaker checks a leg kick nicely.
Denubis throws a chopping leg kick but Marfaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Denubis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marfaker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Denubis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker slips a straight right by Denubis.
Marfaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denubis staying out of range there.
Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Denubis lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Denubis.
Marfaker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Denubis just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker scores with a nice right hand.
Denubis with a jab.
Denubis moves out of range as Marfaker throws a body kick.
Denubis fakes the leg kick and cracks Marfaker in the body.
Marfaker lands an overhand right.
Denubis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Denubis is pushing down on Marfaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marfaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Denubis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Denubis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marfaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denubis.
Denubis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marfaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Denubis wants to pass the guard but Marfaker is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denubis throws a strike but Marfaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker controlling from the top position.
Denubis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marfaker has passed into half guard!
Marfaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denubis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denubis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marfaker looking to pass the guard.
Marfaker wants to control from the top but Denubis keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denubis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marfaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marfaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marfaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diabolical Denubis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Denubis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Denubis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marfaker connects with a jab.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marfaker throws a lazy right hand but Denubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denubis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Denubis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marfaker takes a step back to recover.
Denubis throws a head kick but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker throws an overhand right that lands on Denubis's shoulder, as Denubis tries to avoid the shot.
Denubis feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker throws the left hand but Denubis avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Marfaker misses.
Denubis thuds his right hand into Marfaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Denubis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Denubis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denubis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marfaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Denubis.
A jab lands there for Denubis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Denubis.
Denubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Marfaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denubis throws a shot from downtown. Marfaker moves away and avoids it.
Marfaker misses with a hook. Denubis ducked under it nicely.
Denubis misses with a low kick.
Denubis throws a sloppy head kick and Marfaker moves out of range easily.
Marfaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denubis throws an overhand right that lands on Marfaker's shoulder, as Marfaker tries to avoid the shot.
Marfaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Denubis slips a straight right by Marfaker.
Denubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
A bone on bone clash there as Marfaker blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denubis tries to land a front kick but Marfaker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Denubis throws a body shot but no joy.
Marfaker works Denubis's body with a nice hook.
Marfaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Denubis takes a step back to recover.
Denubis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marfaker delivers a nice body kick.
Marfaker throws a lazy right hand but Denubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Marfaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a looping overhand right but Denubis ducks down to avoid it.
Denubis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marfaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Denubis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Denubis misses with a low kick.
Marfaker connects with a leg kick. Denubis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Denubis misses with a low kick as Marfaker jumps back.
Denubis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Denubis.
Marfaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denubis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Denubis misses with a hook
letting Marfaker counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Marfaker - just one landing.
Denubis tries to work over Marfaker's front leg with a kick but Marfaker checks it.
Marfaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Denubis blocks the body kick.
Denubis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marfaker defending well as Denubis loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Denubis.
Marfaker throws out a loose jab but Denubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marfaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denubis. That did some damage!
Denubis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Denubis throws an off balance right hand
and Marfaker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Denubis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Denubis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marfaker throws a head kick that misses.
Marfaker throws a shot to the body.
Marfaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denubis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marfaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marfaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Denubis staying out of range there.
Marfaker staying out of range there.
Denubis throws a leg kick which misses Marfaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Marfaker tries to avoid it.
Marfaker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marfaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marfaker lands a jab to the nose.
Denubis lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marfaker 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Marfaker!
A relieved looking Juan Marfaker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandayu Momochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Kropotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kropotkin has chosen Distress - Progress/Regress 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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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandayu Momochi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Kropotkin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momochi slips a straight right by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Momochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kropotkin's waist but Kropotkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Momochi off to one side.
A nice side step and Kropotkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Momochi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Momochi .
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Momochi .
Momochi avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a hook. Momochi ducked under it nicely.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kropotkin.
Momochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kropotkin swivels and escapes.
Momochi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back.
Momochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kropotkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Momochi .
Momochi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kropotkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Momochi 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Momochi 's back!
Momochi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kropotkin.
Momochi tries to escape the position.
Kropotkin is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Momochi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kropotkin off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petr Kropotkin!
Petr Kropotkin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Anarchy Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basten Sodergren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipowicz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Duran Duran - The Wild Boys . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filipowicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Filipowicz blocks a low kick nicely.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Filipowicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Filipowicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Filipowicz was not able to check.
Filipowicz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipowicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren motions for Filipowicz to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Filipowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren clobbers Filipowicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - Filipowicz had a free shot at his head there.
Filipowicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sodergren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with the combination.
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Sodergren. Beautiful body shot.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Sodergren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipowicz lands a jab.
Filipowicz throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
Filipowicz throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Filipowicz tries to clinch there but Sodergren circles away.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sodergren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren throws a lazy body kick
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Filipowicz lands.
Sodergren lands a head shot.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filipowicz.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Filipowicz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Filipowicz scores with a hook to the body. Sodergren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filipowicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Filipowicz misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
A little jabbing left from Filipowicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filipowicz throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipowicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipowicz is just out of range.
Filipowicz checks a leg kick nicely.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz misses with a hook.
Sodergren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filipowicz throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren thumps Filipowicz with a low kick.
Filipowicz catches Sodergren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Filipowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren takes a swing at Filipowicz's ribcage but misses.
Filipowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Filipowicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipowicz clinches with his opponent.
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Filipowicz throws a big shot that misses.
Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Filipowicz misses its intended target.
Filipowicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Sodergren does it's job there.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a head shot.
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 Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Basten Sodergren is winning the standup battle so far.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
and Filipowicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipowicz doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Filipowicz's leg but Filipowicz calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren scores with a push kick.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Sodergren.
Filipowicz is looking to chop away at Sodergren's legs.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Filipowicz's knee but Filipowicz avoids it well.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz throws a series of punches but Sodergren avoids them all with ease.
Filipowicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Filipowicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filipowicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Sodergren's head.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Filipowicz's front leg.
Filipowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren is looking for a counter combo.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz lands a jab.
Sodergren moves out of range as Filipowicz strikes.
Sodergren defending well as Filipowicz loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Filipowicz misses with a looping right.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipowicz.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filipowicz's head backwards.
Filipowicz throws a right hand that misses
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a nice body kick.
Sodergren throws out a leg kick but Filipowicz moves out of range and Sodergren only half commits.
Filipowicz throws a leg kick that misses.
Filipowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz misses the shot to the body.
Filipowicz slips under a jab.
Filipowicz lands a nice shot that snaps Sodergren's head back.
Sodergren thumps Filipowicz with a low kick.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipowicz.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filipowicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Sodergren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filipowicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filipowicz misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Filipowicz's head.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Sodergren.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Sodergren.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A swing and a miss from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
Sodergren avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Filipowicz misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filipowicz's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren misses the body punch
letting Filipowicz counter with a right hand.
Filipowicz blocks a jab.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Sodergren walks into a stiff left hand from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz takes one to the chin there.
Filipowicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sodergren.
Filipowicz lands the left hand.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filipowicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Filipowicz wants to clinch.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sodergren. Filipowicz shrugs it off though.
Filipowicz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Filipowicz misses the jab.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a hook. Filipowicz ducked under it nicely.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Filipowicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Filipowicz's knee but Filipowicz avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filipowicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sodergren slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren cracks Filipowicz with an open hand slap.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren throws a counter high kick but Filipowicz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Filipowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
Sodergren is looking to slow Filipowicz down with leg kicks.
Sodergren connects with a nice looking jab.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Filipowicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren punishes Filipowicz's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren catches Filipowicz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Filipowicz connects with a jab.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipowicz.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Filipowicz avoids it.
Filipowicz clobbers Sodergren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Filipowicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filipowicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Filipowicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filipowicz lands a nice shot that snaps Sodergren's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Filipowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filipowicz slips under a jab.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Filipowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Filipowicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Filipowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Filipowicz working aggressively here.
Sodergren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filipowicz backwards.
Filipowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Filipowicz.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Michal Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Filipowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Filipowicz misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filipowicz tries a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Filipowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
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 Basten Sodergren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sodergren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Basten Sodergren!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by I Won't Back Down. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Cooke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole tries to clinch
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Cooke.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cooke throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Cole is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke is the new middleweight champion!
Matt Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeng Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defoe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bodies. Menace Defoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skeng Man!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Defoe fights it but they end up in guard.
Defoe has control of Man's left arm, preventing Man from doing any damage.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Defoe keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Defoe controlling Man's posture.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Defoe is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man drops back looking for a leg! Defoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Defoe manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Defoe's guard.
Defoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Defoe is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Defoe blocks nicely.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man wants to pass the guard but Defoe is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Defoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Defoe is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Defoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe keeps Man at a distance using the push kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Defoe, as that shot connected.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Man wants to counter with a clinch but Defoe pushes him away.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice takedown defense from Defoe. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man avoids the head kick by Defoe.
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!
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man tries for a takedown but Defoe circles away easily
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Defoe throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Defoe.
Defoe slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Defoe as Man shoots in.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends Man tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves Man back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Man is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man moves into the clinch.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Defoe.
Man is looking for a takedown.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Defoe pushes Man against the cage. Defoe is working some dirty boxing. Defoe pushes off with a quick right hook! Man goes down! Man tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Defoe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Menace Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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