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GKNY 112 - Man vs Funk PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Mundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eemeli Markkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mundi comes to the cage accompanied by Swallow The Sun - Hold This Woe. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gordon Mundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eemeli Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Markkanen. That snapped Mundi's head back.
Markkanen lands with a straight right. Mundi didn't see that one coming.
Markkanen cracks Mundi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mundi misses with an uppercut
and Markkanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mundi throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Mundi looks to land a right hand but Markkanen moved out of range.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Mundi counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Eemeli Markkanen has been cut.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Markkanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mundi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mundi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mundi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundi holding on.
Markkanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Mundi is defending well.
Markkanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mundi, who protects the arm well.
Mundi is looking to regain half guard here but Markkanen keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Markkanen swings around for an armbar but Mundi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Markkanen's guard.
Mundi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Markkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markkanen is looking for a triangle here but Mundi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundi controlling the position from side mount.
Markkanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Mundi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markkanen keeps working.
Mundi takes a little break here. Markkanen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mundi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markkanen on the ground.
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.
Markkanen is trying to improve his position.
Markkanen keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mundi working away.
Markkanen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mundi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eemeli Markkanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Markkanen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markkanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mundi throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen feints the counter takedown.
Markkanen works the jab nicely.
A cross from Markkanen lands.
Mundi rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen avoids the elbow strike from Mundi, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Markkanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mundi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Markkanen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mundi misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Markkanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mundi doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Markkanen.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Mundi circles away easily
letting Mundi counter with a right hand.
Mundi slips under a jab.
Mundi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markkanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mundi lands with an uppercut that bounces Markkanen off the cage and back into range.
Mundi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooh!!! Mundi has knocked Markkanen down with a huge combo! Mundi steps away and waves a wobbly Markkanen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen misses with a straight left.
Markkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markkanen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mundi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Mundi's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mundi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Eemeli Markkanen's cut even more.
Gordon Mundi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eemeli Markkanen.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
It looked like Mundi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mundi defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Mundi is looking to counter the offense by Markkanen and move into the clinch.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mundi looks to land a combination but Markkanen avoids it well.
Markkanen scores with a hook to the body. Mundi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon Mundi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.
Markkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mundi's guard.
Mundi keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundi working a defensive guard here.
Markkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mundi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen passes Mundi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mundi won't allow Markkanen to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mundi is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Markkanen moves nicely into side control.
Eemeli Markkanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mundi sneaks back into half guard.
Markkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mundi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markkanen.
Mundi tries to kick Markkanen off but Markkanen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eemeli Markkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Markkanen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mundi misses with a straight left.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Mundi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mundi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markkanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mundi on the side of the head.
Markkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
As Markkanen tries to get set, Mundi tries to push him back and clinch up but Markkanen manages to avoid the attempt.
Markkanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mundi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Eemeli Markkanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mundi ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen.
Mundi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markkanen misses the body punch
and Mundi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Mundi.
And Markkanen tries to counter it with a takedown but Mundi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Eemeli Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mundi.
Markkanen throws a right hand that misses
and Mundi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon Mundi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mundi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markkanen cracks Mundi with an open hand slap.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mundi manages to avoid it.
Mundi is looking for a counter combo.
Eemeli Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Mundi.
Mundi lands a big uppercut and Markkanen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Markkanen looks OK. Mundi waves Markkanen back to his feet!
Eemeli Markkanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eemeli Markkanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gordon Mundi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coyote Starrk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coyote Starrk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coyote Starrk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starrk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starrk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starrk throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starrk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Starrk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starrk lands a body punch.
Nakamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Starrk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Starrk pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starrk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Starrk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Starrk has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk lands a shot to the body.
Starrk misses with some punches.
Starrk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starrk lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starrk lands a right hand.
Starrk tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakamura avoids the damage to the body.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Starrk.
Starrk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starrk.
Starrk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starrk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Starrk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Starrk clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coyote Starrk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starrk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Starrk.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Starrk doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starrk motions for Nakamura to come forward. Starrk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Starrk throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Starrk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Nakamura finds it's way through Starrk's defenses.
Starrk darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Starrk lands with a light punch inside.
Starrk trying to land knees to the body.
Starrk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakamura avoiding damage as Starrk throws knees to the body.
Starrk scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Starrk blocks an uppercut.
Starrk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starrk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starrk blocks an uppercut.
Starrk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starrk manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the body
and Starrk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Shinya Nakamura has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Starrk throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Starrk ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Starrk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Starrk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starrk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakamura defending well as Starrk loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Starrk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Starrk avoids it easily.
Nakamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Starrk finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakamura's head.
Starrk doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Starrk.
Starrk throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Starrk defends it well.
Nakamura dodges the punch combination from Starrk.
Nakamura jabs Starrk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Starrk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coyote Starrk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Nakamura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Starrk moves into the clinch.
Nakamura avoiding damage as Starrk throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
Starrk misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Starrk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakamura is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Starrk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Starrk.
A short right from Starrk on the inside.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Starrk misses with a body punch.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Starrk blocks it.
Starrk lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Starrk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starrk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Starrk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
Starrk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Starrk.
Starrk gets through Nakamura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Starrk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Starrk.
Nakamura is working Starrk over against the cage.
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
A left hand lands to the body for Starrk.
Starrk blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Starrk.
Starrk works on Nakamura's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura managing to block the knees to the body from Starrk.
Nice body punch from Starrk.
Starrk tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakamura avoids the damage to the body.
Nakamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Starrk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
A right hand to the body from Starrk.
Starrk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Starrk misses with some punches.
Starrk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Starrk.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Starrk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura is rocked!
Starrk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Starrk finish him?
Starrk pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Starrk.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starrk tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakamura avoids the damage to the body.
Starrk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nakamura! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Starrk is unloading with more strikes now! Nakamura drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coyote Starrk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hesa MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hesa MC has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fagaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fagaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and MC counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fagaro swings for the body but MC moves out of range.
Fagaro throws out a loose jab but MC uses good head movement to avoid it.
MC looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MC misses with a body shot.
MC is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Fagaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MC looks to land a right hand but Fagaro moved out of range.
MC takes the fight into the clinch.
Fagaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fagaro throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fagaro blocks an elbow strike.
Fagaro lands a hook that snaps the head of MC backwards.
MC breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MC.
MC throws a lazy head kick
and Fagaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro looks to land a strike but MC avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fagaro trying to control the position from guard on top but MC is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagaro content to stall in guard here.
MC is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fagaro trying to control but MC is working from the bottom.
Fagaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fagaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fagaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MC works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fagaro passes into half guard.
Fagaro working the head and body with strikes.
Fagaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MC sees it coming and defends easily.
Fagaro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. MC is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Fagaro!
Don Fagaro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nebojša Brynjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Pablo Khakhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nebojša Brynjar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khakhold moves into the clinch.
Brynjar tries to work over Khakhold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brynjar manages to break the clinch.
Brynjar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khakhold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Khakhold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brynjar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brynjar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khakhold finds it's way round the side to connect with Brynjar's head.
Brynjar cracks the inside of Khakhold's front leg.
Brynjar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khakhold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brynjar throws a series of punches but Khakhold avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khakhold! But no joy.
Brynjar loads up on a big right hand but Khakhold slips the punch.
Khakhold throws a counter combo.
We've been informed that Khakhold 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khakhold.
Khakhold connects with a nice looking jab.
Brynjar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar misses with a low kick.
Khakhold scores with a leg kick.
Brynjar tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khakhold. That's going to slow Brynjar down.
Brynjar loads up on a big right hand but Khakhold slips the punch.
Brynjar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khakhold.
Khakhold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brynjar is looking for a counter combo.
Brynjar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khakhold avoids the head kick by Brynjar.
Khakhold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brynjar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold tries to land a body kick
enabling Brynjar to counter with a crisp jab.
Brynjar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brynjar is looking to clinch but Khakhold is avoiding it.
And Khakhold tries to counter it with a takedown but Brynjar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab lands there for Khakhold.
Brynjar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khakhold.
Khakhold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brynjar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khakhold counters with a stiff right hand.
Brynjar connects with a nice looking jab.
Brynjar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khakhold misses with a head kick.
Brynjar lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brynjar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brynjar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khakhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brynjar misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Khakhold. That snapped Brynjar's head back.
Khakhold lands a jab to Brynjar's midsection.
A low kick from Khakhold is predictable there
and Brynjar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brynjar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khakhold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khakhold lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khakhold throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Brynjar tenderised Khakhold's leg. Khakhold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nebojša Brynjar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khakhold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brynjar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brynjar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khakhold.
Brynjar swings for the body but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold tries a head kick but it misses.
Khakhold dives in for a single leg takedown but Brynjar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Brynjar misses the target.
Brynjar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khakhold can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold 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.
Khakhold lands with a kick to the temple. Brynjar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Khakhold throws a lazy head kick
and Brynjar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brynjar.
Khakhold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brynjar.
Brynjar throws a low kick but Khakhold avoids it.
Khakhold throws a wild body kick that Brynjar sees coming a mile off.
Khakhold feints and then cracks Brynjar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brynjar down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brynjar if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Brynjar finds it's way through Khakhold's defenses.
Khakhold misses with a kick to the body.
Brynjar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khakhold avoids the head kick by Brynjar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khakhold throws a sloppy head kick and Brynjar moves out of range easily.
Brynjar misses with a series of wild punches.
Khakhold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brynjar avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brynjar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brynjar misses with a low kick.
Khakhold only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khakhold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khakhold!
A shot to the body from Brynjar misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brynjar swings widly with a right hand
and Khakhold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khakhold throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khakhold thows a body kick. Brynjar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Khakhold scores with a leg kick.
Khakhold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khakhold blocks a head kick by Brynjar.
Brynjar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Khakhold looks to throw a body kick
and Brynjar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khakhold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards.
Khakhold wants a takedown.
Brynjar manages to break the clinch.
Brynjar misses with a wild body shot.
Khakhold connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Brynjar does no damage.
Khakhold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khakhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brynjar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khakhold is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Khakhold.
Khakhold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khakhold throws a lazy body kick
and Brynjar counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khakhold clinches.
Khakhold prevents a body shot from Brynjar.
Brynjar has Khakhold pushed against the cage.
Brynjar breaks the clinch.
Nebojša Brynjar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brynjar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khakhold was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar.
Khakhold slips a straight right by Brynjar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Khakhold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with a hook
and Khakhold counters with an outside leg kick.
Brynjar missing with a left hand there. Khakhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Khakhold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khakhold scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Brynjar. No joy for Khakhold on that attempt.
Khakhold misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brynjar cracks the inside of Khakhold's front leg.
Khakhold avoids the body shot from Brynjar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Khakhold.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brynjar.
Khakhold throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brynjar.
Khakhold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brynjar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khakhold.
Khakhold sizes up Brynjar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khakhold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khakhold lands a front kick.
Khakhold digs a good hook to Brynjar's body.
A punch combination from Brynjar misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khakhold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brynjar.
Khakhold tries a quick counter leg kick but Brynjar is wise to it.
Brynjar swings widly with a right hand
letting Khakhold counter with a right hand.
Brynjar closes the distance but Khakhold moves to the side
and Khakhold counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brynjar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brynjar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brynjar looks to throw the jab but Khakhold is out of range.
Brynjar has closed the distance and engaged Khakhold in a clinch.
Brynjar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khakhold avoids the body shot from Brynjar.
Brynjar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brynjar throws a looping overhand right but Khakhold ducks down to avoid it.
Khakhold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brynjar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nebojša Brynjar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brynjar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khakhold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brynjar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khakhold.
Brynjar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar moves out of range of the body kick from Khakhold.
Khakhold misses with a straight left.
Brynjar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khakhold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brynjar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khakhold lands with a slapping head kick.
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brynjar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khakhold cracks the inside of Brynjar's front leg.
Brynjar tries to clinch but Khakhold moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khakhold, right into the meat.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Khakhold.
Brynjar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khakhold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Pablo Khakhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khakhold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
Our winner, Dixie Pablo Khakhold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Old Firm Casuals - Better start running. Vance has chosen Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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194 lbs
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201 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vance clinches with his opponent.
Freeman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vance lands with a short shot to the head.
Vance lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vance.
Vance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freeman's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Vance.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vance.
Vance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vance creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Freeman with a big uppercut! Freeman tries to clinch up but Vance pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Freeman to the mat! Freeman covers up and Vance unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kruger Vance!
Kruger Vance tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Nate Freeman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Burnley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde. Burnley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Joyride (Omen)" by Chevelle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Burnley!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnley checks the leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Burnley moves out of range.
Adam Burnley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnley scores with a body shot.
Burnley avoids the head kick by McGuire.
It seemed like Burnley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Burnley.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burnley misses with an uppercut.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Burnley can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Burnley avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Burnley gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burnley misses with a double jab.
Burnley misses with a straight left.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Burnley avoids it well and moves away.
Adam Burnley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Burnley coming out on top.
Burnley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burnley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Burnley misses.
Burnley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burnley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Burnley loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Burnley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burnley cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnley was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Burnley throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Burnley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burnley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burnley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Burnley throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Burnley jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Burnley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Burnley. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Burnley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burnley throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnley keeps working.
McGuire cracks Burnley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire landing a few strikes.
Burnley parries the strikes from McGuire easily there. McGuire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burnley to escape.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burnley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGuire in side control, throwing shots but Burnley defends.
McGuire working away.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuire.
McGuire is staying tight to Burnley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McGuire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGuire is trying to ground and pound but Burnley uses the momentary lack of control by McGuire to regain half guard.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire wants to free his trapped foot but Burnley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Burnley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burnley lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Burnley.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Burnley. Beautiful body shot.
Burnley lands a two punch combo.
Burnley lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Burnley.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Burnley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire tries to counter with a takedown but Burnley is quick to defend against it.
Burnley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnley.
Adam Burnley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burnley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body punch but Burnley moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Burnley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnley throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burnley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Burnley.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Burnley avoids it well and moves away.
Burnley misses with a straight right.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burnley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burnley misses the jab.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire shoots for a takedown but Burnley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnley! But no joy.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnley.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Burnley misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burnley.
Burnley misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Burnley didn't expect that.
Burnley is looking to stand back up but McGuire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Burnley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Burnley wants to control but McGuire passes into side.
Burnley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burnley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks up at the clock and then as Burnley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGuire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Burnley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burnley is not content to let McGuire control the position.
McGuire lands a few punches from side control.
Burnley is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Burnley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire working the ground and pound but Burnley is defending the strikes.
Burnley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mike McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burnley!
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 Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnley.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Burnley circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire cracks Burnley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Burnley lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Burnley jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnley throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Burnley misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnley checks a leg kick.
Burnley thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire connects with a jab.
Burnley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burnley misses with a wild combination.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burnley tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burnley to the ground. Burnley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire thumps Burnley with a low kick.
Burnley swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Burnley connects with a nice looking jab.
Burnley missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnley.
Burnley throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Burnley throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Burnley's shoulder, as Burnley tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burnley is out of range.
Burnley's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
Burnley throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burnley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire sizes up Burnley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burnley swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burnley is rocked!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Burnley is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Burnley misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a big right hand! Oh Burnley is in trouble here! McGuire follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes's entrance music is Slam - By: Onyx. A fine choice. 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes cracks Boom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Boom is working away.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Boom won't allow it.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boom gets back to full guard.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Hughes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
Boom is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Boom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Boom.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Boom does it's job there.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Boom moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Hughes counters with a quick kick to the body but Boom blocks it.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom lands a jab-cross combination.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes with a jab.
Hughes scores with a jab.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boom finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Boom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Boom.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boom on his heels. He'll look to pass Boom's guard now, I'm sure.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Boom blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boom is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes throws a strike but Boom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes is trying to keep Boom in close.
Hughes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boom is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boom's back!
Hughes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Even with his hooks in, Hughes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hughes keeps control of the position as Boom tries to break free.
Boom trying to control the hands but Hughes breaks the grip.
Boom covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hughes cracks Boom with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boom from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hughes missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with an elbow to the head.
Hughes looking to hold on to the position here but Boom rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boom pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Boom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom content to stall in guard here.
Boom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Jab from Boom.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Boom lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Boom lands a nice looking body shot.
Hughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Hughes throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and moves out of range.
DJ Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom lands a head shot.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Boom moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Boom lands with an overhand left.
Boom slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Boom, which made it look bad.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom blocks a jab.
Boom sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Boom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
A nice side step and Boom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes slips a jab from Boom.
Boom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Boom with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Boom.
Boom cracks Hughes with an open hand slap.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Boom, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Boom against the cage but Boom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Boom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
DJ Boom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyllz Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Dust Brothers - This Is Your Life. 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dyllz Tahere!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durden throws a low kick but Tahere avoids it.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Tahere is out of range.
Tahere takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tahere missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tahere jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden moves into the clinch successfully.
Tahere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durden prevents Tahere from breaking the clinch.
Tahere works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tahere - that landed with a thud.
Our sources have told us that Durden has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Tahere misses with a body punch.
Tahere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Durden blocks a body shot from Tahere.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tahere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Tahere controls the action.
Tahere throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
A right hand to the body from Durden.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tahere can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Durden blocks a body shot from Tahere.
Tahere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Tahere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tahere tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
Tahere is trying to break the clinch but Durden is controlling him.
Tahere working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tahere struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Tahere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tahere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tahere throws a head punch that misses.
Tahere tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Tahere back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durden.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
Tahere struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Durden tries for a takedown but Tahere manages to get underhooks.
Durden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tahere backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden prevents a body shot from Tahere.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Tahere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tahere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Tahere finds it's target.
Durden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tahere! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tahere.
Durden is looking to chop away at Tahere's legs.
Tahere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tahere.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Tahere misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Tahere does no damage.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tahere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Tahere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tahere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Durden.
Durden misses with a body punch.
Tahere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Tahere.
Tahere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
A hook to the body from Tahere.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Tahere presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tahere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dyllz Tahere will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Tahere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahere swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tahere doesn't seem bothered though.
Tahere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durden is looking to counter the offense by Tahere and move into the clinch.
Tahere scores with a push kick.
Tahere misses with the combination.
Durden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden tries a low kick but Tahere avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Tahere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Tahere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tahere!
Tahere misses with an uppercut.
Durden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tahere misses.
Tahere moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Tahere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden throws a low kick but Tahere moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tahere fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durden on the side of the head.
Durden looks for the body kick but Tahere saw that one coming.
Tahere misses the body punch
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Durden moves out of range as Tahere strikes.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tahere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tahere flicks out a counter leg kick but Durden steps away.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Tahere misses with a straight right.
Tahere tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
A slow jab from Tahere misses its intended target.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Tahere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Durden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahere moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tahere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tahere thows a leg kick but Durden checks it
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Durden thuds his right hand into Tahere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden throws a lazy body kick
and Tahere counters with a series of strikes. Durden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tahere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tahere.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Tahere throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tahere.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Tahere takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Tahere moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Tahere.
Tahere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durden.
Durden slips a jab from Tahere.
Tahere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tahere is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
Tahere blocks a low kick nicely.
Tahere misses with the combination.
Tahere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tahere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden blocks a head kick by Tahere.
Tahere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tahere throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Tahere moves out of range of the body kick.
Tahere fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tahere misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Tahere moves away and avoids it.
Durden throws a right hand that Tahere ducks under and follows up with a left that Tahere also avoids with ease.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Tahere sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tahere feints a jab promting Durden to slip. Tahere then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahere misses with an uppercut.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Tahere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tahere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden tries to clinch but Tahere moves out of range.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Tahere - just one landing.
Tahere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tahere lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durden takes a step back to recover.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden lands a head kick!
Jab by Tahere.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Tahere misses.
Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Tahere finds it's target.
Durden looking to score a takedown here. Tahere is defending well but Durden drives through and ends up in Tahere's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Durden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tahere wants to stand and escape but Durden is having none of it.
Tahere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Durden throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Durden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tahere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Durden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Durden misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Tahere misses with a straight right.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Tahere slips the punch.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden shoots in looking for a takedown. Tahere tries to sprawl out of it but Durden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tahere manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Tahere throws a fast counter high kick but Durden manages to duck under it in time.
Tahere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Tahere misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Durden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tahere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tahere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahere was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere is looking to score with low kicks.
Tahere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Tahere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Tahere saw that one coming.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tahere misses with a straight right.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tahere.
Durden misses with a double jab
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tahere throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tahere closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tahere misses with a wild body shot.
Tahere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Tahere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Tahere blocks the leg kick.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Tahere misses its intended target.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Tahere takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Tahere throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Tahere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
Tahere misses with a head kick.
Tahere scores with a nice body kick.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Tahere counters with a three punch combo that has Durden backing up. Durden nods at Tahere to acknowledge the strikes.
Tahere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tahere bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
Durden with a hook.
Tahere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tahere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tahere throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dyllz Tahere.
I've got Tahere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyllz Tahere!
Tyler Durden was interviewed post fight and said 'That ain't right! I have no idea how could it happen...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Do Who Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tsoi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to !!!. Shamkhalaev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CoCo (MAKJ Remix) - O.T. Genasis. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Do Who Tsoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Tsoi.
Shamkhalaev lunges at Tsoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsoi's hand.
It looks like Do Who Tsoi has been cut.
Tsoi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamkhalaev darts in and clinches Tsoi up against the cage.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsoi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tsoi cracks Shamkhalaev with a nice body shot.
Tsoi leaning against his opponent.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev lands with a light punch inside.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev with a knee to the head.
Tsoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow just above Tsoi 's eye.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Tsoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsoi lands with a light punch inside.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamkhalaev.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsoi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsoi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamkhalaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamkhalaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsoi connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsoi throws a looping overhand right but Shamkhalaev ducks down to avoid it.
Tsoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamkhalaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsoi gets tackled into the cage by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev maintains the clinch.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsoi.
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!
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev lands a good knee to the midsection. Tsoi won't want to take too many of those.
Tsoi avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Tsoi blocks the elbow strike.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tsoi misses with a body punch.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev scores a nice knee to the body.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Tsoi.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsoi misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow strike.
Tsoi lands with a right to the head.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Tsoi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Tsoi lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow just above Tsoi 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Tsoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
Shamkhalaev stops a takedown attempt from Tsoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shamkhalaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but Tsoi is having none of it.
Tsoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsoi pushes Shamkhalaev away with a front kick.
Tsoi thumps Shamkhalaev with a low kick.
Do Who Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamkhalaev wants to slow Tsoi down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamkhalaev has Tsoi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsoi lands a right hand.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsoi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsoi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Do Who Tsoi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsoi blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi lands a right hand.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow just above Tsoi 's eye.
Tsoi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamkhalaev or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Tsoi.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow that stopped Tsoi in his tracks for a moment.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Tsoi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Tsoi on the inside.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsoi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands a good knee to the midsection. Tsoi won't want to take too many of those.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Shamkhalaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsoi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsoi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Shamkhalaev.
A short left from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamkhalaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsoi's brow.
Tsoi trying to control the position but instead, Shamkhalaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsoi into the cage.
Tsoi takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Do Who Tsoi's cut is getting worse.
Tsoi just leaning against Shamkhalaev, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
A short right from Tsoi on the inside.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Tsoi takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Who Tsoi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsoi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamkhalaev scores with a punch to the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot
and Tsoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target.
Shamkhalaev instigates a clinch.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsoi.
Tsoi digs a right hand underneath Shamkhalaev's ribcage. Shamkhalaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsoi throws a head punch that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Tsoi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsoi scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev trying to land knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Tsoi avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tsoi.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow that stopped Tsoi in his tracks for a moment.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamkhalaev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Do Who Tsoi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Shamkhalaev.
Jeez, Do Who Tsoi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
Tsoi dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi lands with a light punch inside.
Tsoi is stalling here.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Do Who Tsoi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is the new lightweight champion!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Funk!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Funk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funk holds on and takes a little breather.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Funk looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is working for a kimura but Funk is defending it quite comfortably.
Man is pressing down on Funk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Funk is holding on for now.
Man is working for a submission of some sort.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funk is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
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 is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funk wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looking for a submission but Funk manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Man postures up in Funk's guard and throws a big left but Funk blocks it.
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Funk looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Man drops back looking for a leg! Funk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funk manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Funk's guard.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funk looking to control.
Funk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man pushing down on Funk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funk is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Funk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man is looking for a kimura but Funk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skeng Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funk misses with a looping right.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man drives through with a takedown into Funk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Funk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Funk wants to control but Man postures up.
Funk manages to get back to half guard.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funk's head.
Man is looking to advance position but Funk won't allow it.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Funk has recovered full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funk keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Funk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Funk is trying to keep Man in close.
Funk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skeng Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man slips a nice elbow through Funk's hands, connecting with Funk's forehead.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Man is working for a kimura but Funk is defending it quite comfortably.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funk defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man wants to pass the guard but Funk is defending well.
Funk wants to get back to full guard.
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funk wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funk's head.
Man throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Funk to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skeng Man dominated that second round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Funk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
Funk lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Funk counters with a thumping low kick.
Funk throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Funk only half commits.
Funk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Funk.
Man tries to clinch up but Funk circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Funk.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funk lands a jab to the head.
Funk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Funk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funk lands a nice looking body shot.
Funk checks a low kick from Man.
Funk thinks about the counter body kick.
Funk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Funk wants to counter with a clinch but Man pushes him away.
Anders Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Funk gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Funk throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Funk misses the shot to the body.
Funk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Funk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Funk thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk misses with a low kick.
Funk misses the shot to the body.
Funk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funk dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funk's waist but Funk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Funk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Funk misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Funk misses.
Funk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funk wants to counter with a clinch but Man pushes him away.
Funk keeps Man at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funk lands with a good body shot.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funk.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Funk tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funk scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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