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DFC Asylum 23 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Ladd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and June Meaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meaux has chosen Energy as his entrance music. June Meaux will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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201 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, June Meaux!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meaux misses with the combination.
Meaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ladd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meaux walks into a stiff left hand from Ladd.
Ladd blocks a jab.
Ladd misses with a series of wild punches.
Meaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
Meaux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meaux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ladd missing with a left hand there. Meaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meaux's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $250) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Meaux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A combination from Meaux does no damage.
Ladd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Ladd.
Ladd throws a body punch but Meaux moves out of range.
Ladd throws out a powerful jab.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Meaux ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ladd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd lands with a cross.
Ladd looks to land a combination. Meaux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meaux avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Nice shot lands for Meaux.
Ladd misses with a double jab.
Meaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
Meaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Meaux throws a hook but Ladd blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Meaux.
A punch combination from Ladd misses.
Meaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meaux manages to avoid it.
Ladd lands with a nice combination. Meaux backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ladd throws out the jab.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Meaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Meaux ducks down to avoid it.
Ladd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meaux throws a one two combo.
Meaux throws a series of punches but Ladd avoids them all with ease.
Meaux slips a straight right by Ladd.
Ladd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ladd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meaux misses with an uppercut.
Ladd digs a good body shot into Meaux's ribs.
Meaux throws a right hand that Ladd ducks under and follows up with a left that Ladd also avoids with ease.
Ladd throws a right and a left that Meaux avoids nicely.
Ladd punishes Meaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Ladd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Meaux misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meaux misses with a looping left.
Meaux misses with a few strikes there.
Ladd is looking for a counter combo.
Meaux looks winded!
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Meaux is out of range.
Ladd lands a jab to the nose.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd connects with a looping right hand.
Meaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ladd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ladd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meaux defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Ladd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meaux dodges the punch combination from Ladd.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Ladd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meaux throws a series of punches but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Meaux takes one on the button.
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ladd lands with a nice combination. Meaux backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Meaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd throws a shot to the body.
Ladd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ladd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ladd misses with a double jab.
Meaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ladd lands the left hand.
Ladd slips a jab and a cross from Meaux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Meaux misses with a few strikes there.
Ladd misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Ladd does no damage.
Rosco Ladd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ladd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ladd looks to land a combination but Meaux avoids it well.
No joy there for Meaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ladd throws a series of punches but Meaux avoids them all with ease.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Meaux is just out of range.
Meaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd throwing a counter right hand but Meaux manages to avoid it.
Meaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meaux.
And Meaux tries to counter it with a takedown but Ladd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Meaux does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ladd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ladd's corner calls for a 1-2. Ladd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rosco Ladd is winning the standup battle so far.
Meaux is breathing heavily.
Ladd swings for the body but Meaux moves out of range.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meaux ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Ladd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meaux counters with a two punch combo.
Meaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Meaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ladd is looking to wear down Meaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ladd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ladd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Meaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Meaux does it's job there.
Ladd avoids the body shot from Meaux.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meaux throws a right hand that Ladd ducks under and follows up with a left that Ladd also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Meaux throws a looping overhand right but Ladd ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Ladd.
Ladd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meaux.
Meaux lands a two punch combo.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ladd finds it's way through Meaux's defenses.
Ladd fails to land with a series of punches.
Ladd swinging wildly here.
Meaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ladd.
Meaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meaux lands the left hand.
Ladd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ladd was well out of range. Poor timing from Meaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Meaux misses.
Meaux feints a jab promting Ladd to slip. Meaux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ladd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Meaux slips a jab from Ladd.
Ladd slips under a jab.
Meaux looks to land a combination but Ladd avoids it well.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Ladd stalks Meaux and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meaux's face. Meaux staggers backwards, shaken.
Ladd slips a jab and a cross from Meaux.
Meaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ladd slips a jab and a cross from Meaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meaux misses the shot to the body.
Ladd throws a big counter combination but Meaux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
As Ladd backs off Meaux throws a huge counter combo but Ladd manages to avoid it all.
Ladd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd punishes Meaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Meaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ladd, as that shot connected.
Ladd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ladd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meaux blocks a jab.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meaux.
Meaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meaux loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ladd.
Ladd dodges the punch combination from Meaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Ladd misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Meaux looks to land a combination but Ladd avoids it well.
Meaux throws the left hand but Ladd avoids the punch easily.
Meaux walks into a left hand.
Ladd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meaux.
Ladd tries to bum rush Meaux with a series of wild strikes but Meaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meaux 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.
Meaux throws a jab when Ladd was well out of range.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meaux tests Ladd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ladd throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meaux tries to bum rush Ladd with a series of wild strikes but Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ladd clobbers Meaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ladd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meaux backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ladd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meaux momentarily.
Meaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ladd doesn't seem bothered though.
Ladd throws a shot to the body.
Meaux misses with a double jab.
Meaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ladd is looking to counter punch.
Ladd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meaux eats them both and turns towards Ladd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Meaux is rocked!
Meaux tries to bum rush Ladd with a series of wild strikes but Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Ladd finish him?
Ladd throws a right hand that Meaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Meaux also avoids with ease.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meaux seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Ladd does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
Ladd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Meaux throws a series of punches but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd swings for the body but Meaux moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Ladd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meaux at a distance.
Meaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ladd catches Meaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Ladd does it's job there.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Ladd digs a good hook to Meaux's body.
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Meaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ladd lands with a right hand.
Meaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meaux.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meaux can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ladd sizes up Meaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ladd works the jab nicely.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Meaux ducks down to avoid it.
Meaux is looking for the big counter here.
Ladd scores with a nice strike.
Meaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ladd 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.
Meaux misses with a double jab.
Meaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Meaux's head but Meaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meaux throws a counter combo.
Meaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ladd lands a jab to the head.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ladd misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Ladd does no damage.
Meaux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meaux moves away.
Meaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ladd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ladd cracks a nice hook into Meaux's ribs.
A punch combination from Ladd misses.
Ladd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Meaux throws a right hand that Ladd ducks under and follows up with a left that Ladd also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Ladd. That snapped Meaux's head back.
Nice shot lands for Ladd.
June Meaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladd lands a two punch combo.
Ladd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ladd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Ladd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Frank Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Frank Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates throws a right hand that Frank Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr throws a counter combo.
Frank Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Bates.
Bates 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.
Bates looks to land a combination but Frank Jr avoids it well.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frank Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates has Frank Jr pushed against the cage.
Frank Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frank Jr prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Frank Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates gets a clinch.
Frank Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates tries a body shot but Frank Jr blocks it.
Frank Jr avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates has Frank Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Frank Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frank Jr avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bates.
Frank Jr has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.
Frank Jr breaks from the clinch.
Frank Jr throws a one two combo.
Frank Jr misses with a double jab.
Bates seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bates scores with a nice head shot.
Frank Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates misses with a kick to the body
and Frank Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank Jr lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frank Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bates manages to pass to side control.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Frank Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bates throws a hook but Frank Jr avoids it easily.
Frank Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frank Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank Jr connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.
Frank Jr gets tackled into the cage by Bates. Bates maintains the clinch.
Frank Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frank Jr is trying to push Bates away but Bates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank Jr's efforts to push away.
Frank Jr can't break the clinch.
Bates has clasped his hands together around Frank Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bates working the body and head with strikes.
Bates prevents Frank Jr from escaping the position.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Frank Jr is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates wants to control but Frank Jr is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bates is controlling him well.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Frank Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Frank Jr is trying to buck Bates off.
Frank Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Frank Jr dives in and grabs Bates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bates pushes down on Frank Jr's head and hops out.
Frank Jr throws a right hand that Bates ducks under and follows up with a left that Bates also avoids with ease.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Micheal Bates will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Frank Jr in a clinch.
Bates content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Frank Jr avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank Jr's elbow.
Frank Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Bates.
It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Bates slows down the pace here.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Bates.
Frank Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bates looking to throw knees to the head but Frank Jr is blocking nicely.
Frank Jr blocks a body shot from Bates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
Bates has picked Frank Jr up - he's going for a ride! Bates dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frank Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bates is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frank Jr is trying to stand back up but Bates is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates slips a nice elbow through Frank Jr's hands, connecting with Frank Jr's forehead.
Frank Jr is trying to stand.
Bates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frank Jr tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank Jr taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bates looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frank Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bates 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.
Frank Jr tries to kick Bates off in order to stand up. Bates Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frank Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Bates cracks Frank Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Frank Jr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Frank Jr is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates scoring with punches and elbows.
Bates lands some shots froms side control.
Bates scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Frank Jr is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bates can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Foot Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brano Mc Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brano Mc Gregor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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21
183 lbs
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28
180 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Foot Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brano Mc Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Mc Gregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mc Gregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mc Gregor has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mc Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Gregor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mc Gregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mc Gregor pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mc Gregor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Mc Gregor lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Mc Gregor throws an elbow but it misses.
Mc Gregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Gregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Super Foot Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Mc Gregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Mc Gregor has the dominant position.
Mc Gregor scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mc Gregor is keeping busy.
Mc Gregor decides to pull guard.
Mc Gregor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mc Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Mc Gregor looking for a triangle here. Jackson is fighting it but it looks tight! Mc Gregor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jackson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brano Mc Gregor!
Our winner, Brano Mc Gregor, 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 Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conchito Alonso comes to the cage accompanied by War - The Cisco Kid . Chris Familia has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Familia!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Familia fails with the takedown.
Familia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conchito Alonso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conchito Alonso wants it to stay on the feet.
Conchito Alonso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Familia manages to circle out of the way.
Familia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conchito Alonso as he avoids it easily.
Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Familia.
Conchito Alonso tries to land a front kick but Familia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conchito Alonso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conchito Alonso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Familia.
We've been hearing reports that Conchito Alonso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Conchito Alonso swings for the body but Familia moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Conchito Alonso . No joy for Familia on that attempt.
Conchito Alonso seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Familia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Conchito Alonso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Familia is trying to get an arm triangle but Conchito Alonso is defending well.
Familia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conchito Alonso has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchito Alonso is trying to get back to half guard.
Familia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conchito Alonso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Familia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Conchito Alonso rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Familia's guard! Nice work there by Conchito Alonso !
Conchito Alonso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conchito Alonso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Familia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Familia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Familia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Familia keeping full guard, as Conchito Alonso tries to pass.
Familia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conchito Alonso trying to control but Familia is working from the bottom.
Conchito Alonso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Conchito Alonso looking to pass the guard.
Conchito Alonso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Familia's guard.
Familia is staying active underneath Conchito Alonso , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Familia actively working from the bottom here.
Familia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conchito Alonso 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conchito Alonso 's back!
Familia is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Conchito Alonso taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Familia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Familia!
The defeated Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso had this to say: 'Caramba!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gruzdev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Gruzdev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gruzdev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzdev moves away.
Gruzdev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gruzdev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gruzdev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharitonov. That did some damage!
Gruzdev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharitonov is just out of range.
A big right from Gruzdev misses.
Gruzdev throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Gruzdev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Gruzdev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gruzdev.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Gruzdev blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a shot from downtown. Gruzdev moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gruzdev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Gruzdev looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well.
Gruzdev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kharitonov counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gruzdev at a distance.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzdev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev lands a right hook to the body.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruzdev throws a series of strikes that have Kharitonov backpedaling.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzdev lands with a straight right. Kharitonov didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzdev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kharitonov checks it well.
Kharitonov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gruzdev blocks it well.
Gruzdev misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
Kharitonov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov takes a swing at Gruzdev's ribcage but misses.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kharitonov misses with a hook.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gruzdev.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kharitonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzdev.
Danga de danga de dang - Kharitonov scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut.
Gruzdev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruzdev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kharitonov throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev lands with a shot to the body.
Gruzdev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
Kharitonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kharitonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gruzdev tries to circle away but Kharitonov has him pinned against the cage.
Kharitonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev slips a jab from Kharitonov.
A jab from Gruzdev finds it's way through Kharitonov's defenses.
Kharitonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruzdev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Gruzdev moved out of range nicely.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruzdev lands with a good body shot.
Kharitonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov misses with a straight right.
Kharitonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gruzdevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kharitonov jabs Gruzdev right on the nose. Gruzdev blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Gruzdev.
Kharitonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzdev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gruzdev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gruzdev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gruzdev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev cracks Kharitonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Kharitonov slips the punch.
Gruzdev is looking to slow Kharitonov down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kharitonov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruzdev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharitonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gruzdev lands with a cross.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
A big left from Gruzdev misses.
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Kharitonov counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kharitonov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gruzdev looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruzdev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Gruzdev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gruzdev with a nice cross.
Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Nice shot lands for Gruzdev.
Kharitonov tries to bum rush Gruzdev with a series of wild strikes but Gruzdev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Gruzdev.
Alexander Gruzdev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kharitonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Gruzdev catches Kharitonov right on the button with a cross.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruzdev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
letting Gruzdev counter with a right hand.
Kharitonov takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Gruzdev lands.
Kharitonov is rocked!
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzdev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gruzdev connects with a looping right hand.
Kharitonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruzdev finish him?
Kharitonov 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kharitonov. Kharitonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gruzdev cracks Kharitonov with a left hook right on the temple and Kharitonov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Gruzdev lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kharitonov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Gruzdev!
An out of breath Alexander Gruzdev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afonasiy Chakotilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmy Jongyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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21
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Afonasiy Chakotilo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimmy Jongyun!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Chakotilo does no damage.
Jongyun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chakotilo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jongyun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chakotilo misses with a double jab
and Jongyun counters with a nice body shot.
Chakotilo is breathing heavily.
Chakotilo looks to land a combination but Jongyun avoids it well.
Chakotilo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chakotilo misses with a double jab
and Jongyun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jongyun lands a front kick.
Chakotilo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chakotilo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jongyun tests Chakotilo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Afonasiy Chakotilo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jongyun lands with a right hand.
Jongyun lands a body shot.
Jongyun cracks Chakotilo with an open hand slap.
Chakotilo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jongyun counters with a right hand to the body.
Jongyun throws a monster overhand right that drops Chakotilo! Jongyun follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmy Jongyun! Kimmy Jongyun retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kimmy Jongyun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Pomper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Nicolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pomper's entrance music is Cotten eye joe. A fine choice. Harold Nicolas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27
216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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20
219 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Pomper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicolas jabs Pomper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pomper throws a series of punches but Nicolas moves out of range.
Pomper throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pomper throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicolas. That snapped Pomper's head back.
Pomper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pomper scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pomper throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
Pomper is breathing heavily.
Nicolas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Rob Pomper has been cut.
Rob Pomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicolas jabs at Pomper's body.
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicolas stuns Pomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Pomper's body.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas jabs at Pomper's body.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Pomper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Pomper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pomper misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pomper thinking.
Nicolas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas lands a jab to Pomper's midsection.
Nicolas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pomper on the side of the head.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pomper misses with a wild body shot.
Pomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas punishes Pomper's body with a nice straight punch.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pomper rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas scores with a hook.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicolas jabs at Pomper's body.
Nicolas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Pomper's body.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pomper at a distance.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Nicolas 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.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas rushes Pomper and presses him up against the cage.
Pomper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas leaning against his opponent.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pomper trying to control the position but instead, Nicolas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pomper into the cage.
Pomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pomper working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Pomper'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.
Pomper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas counters with a right hand to the body.
Pomper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas throws a series of strikes that have Pomper backpedaling.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pomper at a distance.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Pomper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pomper at a distance.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas punishes Pomper's body with a nice straight punch.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
Nicolas connects with a body shot that sends Pomper's belly button to the back.
Nicolas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pomper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicolas drops Pomper with a beautiful combination! Pomper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nicolas is looking for the KO!
Pomper is rocked!
Nicolas stuns Pomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Pomper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pomper seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicolas darts in and clinches Pomper up against the cage.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Nicolas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Pomper's ribs.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Nicolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Pomper's body. Pomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pomper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Pomper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pomper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pomper misses with a left hand
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Pomper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas stuns Pomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicolas lands a really nice looking cross but Pomper seems unphased.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas scores with a one two! Pomper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Pomper's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pomper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas stuns Pomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Pomper's body.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Pomper misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicolas misses.
Pomper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Pomper staying out of range there.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pomper at a distance.
Nicolas takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a nice looking body shot.
Pomper misses with a body shot
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Pomper ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicolas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Pomper's ribs.
Pomper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Nicolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Pomper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Pomper throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a left to the body.
Pomper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Pomper is just out of range.
Pomper takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Pomper throws a combination that misses
and Nicolas counters with a right hand to the body.
Pomper tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicolas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicolas lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicolas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pomper circles away quickly and effectively.
Pomper is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pomper.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Pomper throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Pomper lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Pomper misses with a body kick.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pomper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Pomper's head.
Pomper swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas rushes Pomper and presses him up against the cage.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pomper letting Nicolas take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Nicolas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomper just leaning against Nicolas, taking a breather.
Nicolas slowing the pace effectively.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pomper slowing the pace effectively.
Pomper prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomper is looking to control Nicolas's arms but Nicolas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pomper has his back to the cage.
Rob Pomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pomper is trying to maintain a safe position but Nicolas gets an underhook and turns Pomper into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nicolas manages to break the clinch.
Nicolas scores with a jab.
Pomper misses with a looping left.
Nicolas throws a nice looking combination but Pomper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pomper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Pomper.
Pomper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pomper scores with a body shot.
Pomper misses with a looping left.
Nicolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Pomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pomper throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas walks into a straight right hand from Pomper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Pomper.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Pomper digs a good hook to Nicolas's body.
Pomper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicolas on the side of the head.
Pomper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nicolas sprawling to the canvas! Nicolas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pomper finish him?!
Harold Nicolas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nicolas is rocked!
Pomper misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Pomper.
Well Nicolas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irvine Kinneas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Irvine Kinneas!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin lands with a good body shot.
Austin lands with a straight right. Kinneas didn't see that one coming.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Kinneas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinneas counters with a straight right hand.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Austin is looking to clinch but Kinneas is avoiding it.
Kinneas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Kinneas in a clinch.
Kinneas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinneas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin is working Kinneas over against the cage.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinneas backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinneas breaks from the clinch.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin moves out of range as Kinneas throws a body kick.
Kinneas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kinneas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
Austin throws a shot to the body.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinneas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Austin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kinneas misses with a looping right.
Kinneas misses with a few strikes there.
Austin tries to clinch up
and Kinneas counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinneas staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Kinneas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinneas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinneas moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Kinneas there.
Austin misses the body punch
and Kinneas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Kinneas counters with a nice leg kick.
Austin throws a hook but Kinneas blocks it.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
Kinneas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Austin moves out of range as Kinneas strikes.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Austin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kinneas backs up against the cage.
Kinneas motions for Austin to come forward. Kinneas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kinneas tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin defending well as Kinneas loads up on a big left hand.
Kinneas throws an off balance right hand
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinneas staying out of range there.
Kinneas throws a big counter head kick but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Austin moves out of range as Kinneas strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kinneas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinneas fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Kinneas tries a quick counter leg kick but Austin is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Kinneas.
Donk. Austin catches Kinneas right on the button with a cross.
Kinneas throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Austin is looking to clinch but Kinneas is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinneas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin's corner calls for a 1-2. Austin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin misses with a double jab
and Kinneas counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin clinches.
Kinneas presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kinneas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Kinneas as the two fighters clinch.
Kinneas takes a shot to the head.
Kinneas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kinneas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin tries a body shot but Kinneas blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinneas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinneas misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Austin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kinneas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinneas moves away.
A jab from Kinneas misses.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinneas walks into a stiff left hand from Austin.
Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Austin tries to clinch but Kinneas is having none of it.
Kinneas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Austin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Austin avoids the body shot from Kinneas.
Austin moves into range and clinches up with Kinneas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinneas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kinneas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Austin.
It looks like Irvine Kinneas has been cut.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kinneas's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas working aggressively here.
Kinneas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Austin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kinneas can turn it around.
Kinneas blocks an uppercut.
Kinneas blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kinneas lands a shot to the body.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinneas.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinneas has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Kinneas manages to break the clinch.
Kinneas connects with a leg kick. Austin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Austin tries to clinch but Kinneas moves out of range.
Austin swings for the body but Kinneas moves out of range.
It seemed like Kinneas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinneas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin tries to clinch up.
Austin is looking to clinch but Kinneas is avoiding it.
Kinneas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinneas manages to avoid it.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinneas moves away.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinneas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinneas.
Kinneas wants to land a leg kick but Austin is out of range.
Austin cracks Kinneas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Austin misses with a body punch
and Kinneas counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Kinneas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinneas ducks right into an uppercut from Austin.
Kinneas misses the shot to the body.
Kinneas lands with a cross.
Kinneas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Austin throws a body punch but Kinneas moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kinneas there.
Kinneas pushes Austin away with a front kick.
Nice body punch from Kinneas.
Austin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinneas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinneas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Austin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kinneas's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinneas tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Kinneas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kinneas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Austin finds it's target.
Kinneas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kinneas.
Jab from Kinneas.
Kinneas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kinneas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Austin if he has to take too many more of those.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinneas counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Irvine Kinneas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kinneas jabs Austin right on the nose. Austin blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Kinneas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kinneas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinneas.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinneas can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin lands an overhand right.
Austin tries to clinch there but Kinneas circles away.
Irvine Kinneas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Kinneas catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
Austin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinneas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin misses with an uppercut
and Kinneas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shane Austin's cut is getting worse.
Kinneas throws a jab when Austin was well out of range.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinneas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin cracks Kinneas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kinneas lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Kinneas.
Austin tries to clinch up
and Kinneas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shane Austin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kinneas.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kinneas counters with a crisp one two that drops Austin! Kinneas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Austin to his feet! Austin is in big trouble!
Austin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses the body punch
and Kinneas counters with a nice right hand that sends Austin toppling to the canvas! Austin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kinneas finish him?!
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Shane Austin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kinneas slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kinneas! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinneas slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Kinneas throws a big counter head kick but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Austin thuds a left hand into Kinneas's body.
Austin misses with a hook.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinneas.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas misses with a hook.
Kinneas thumps Austin with a low kick.
Kinneas throws a low kick but Austin moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Kinneas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinneas misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Austin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kinneas in his tracks.
Kinneas slips a straight right by Austin.
Austin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kinneas.
Kinneas tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin scores with a shot to the body.
Kinneas defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Kinneas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Austin with a body shot.
Austin lands with an overhand left.
Austin gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kinneas.
Kinneas manages to break the clinch.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kinneas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinneas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austin scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinneas tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Kinneas tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kinneas lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.
Austin slips a jab and a cross from Kinneas.
Austin scores with a punch to the head.
Austin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin connects with a body shot that sends Kinneas's belly button to the back.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinneas counters with a nice leg kick.
Kinneas throws a front kick aimed at Austin's knee but Austin avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvine Kinneas really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kinneas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinneas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Kinneas's head but Kinneas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinneas takes one to the chin there.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kinneas counters with a right hand to the body.
Kinneas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin scores with a jab. Kinneas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Austin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Austin there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kinneas counters with a series of strikes. Austin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinneas scores with a push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kinneas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kinneas motions for Austin to come forward. Kinneas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kinneas.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinneas circles away quickly and effectively.
Kinneas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kinneas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kinneas fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
Austin cracks Kinneas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin swings widly with a right hand
and Kinneas counters with a straight right hand.
Austin connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kinneas ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Kinneas tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kinneas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinneas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin has Kinneas up against the cage in a clinch.
Kinneas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kinneas - that landed with a thud.
Kinneas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Austin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Irvine Kinneas!
Irvine Kinneas is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Irvine Kinneas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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