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Havoc Weekend War 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Flux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by It's dark and hell is hot. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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185 cm
27
181 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dante Flux!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Flux tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Flux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Flux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux misses with a hook
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Flux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Flux didn't see that one coming.
Flux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flux checks a leg kick.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
Flux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Flux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flux. That one must have hurt.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Flux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.
Flux closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Flux controls his hands.
Flux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Flux controls his hands.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux.
A nice left hand lands by Flux.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Flux.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz pushes Flux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flux backwards.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flux backwards.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Flux.
Diaz is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flux throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Flux slips the punch.
Flux wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flux doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz punishes Flux's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz cracks the inside of Flux's front leg.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Flux moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Flux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flux.
Flux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Flux.
Flux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Mike Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Flux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flux is looking to clinch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Flux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flux moves away from the strike by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Flux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flux.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Flux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Flux. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flux gets a clinch.
Flux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Flux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Flux controls the action.
Flux working aggressively here.
Flux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flux can turn it around.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Flux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz cracks Flux with a nice body shot.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Flux avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Flux tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dante Flux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
It seemed like Flux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Flux saw that one coming.
Flux digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Flux ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Flux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flux connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flux lands a front kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flux looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Flux scores with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Flux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flux misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flux fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flux lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flux.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Flux counters with an inside leg kick.
Flux lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Flux throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flux throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Flux moved out of range.
Flux staying out of range there.
Flux misses with a combination
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz throws a hook but Flux avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Flux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz cracks Flux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flux scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flux. Flux obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Flux off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Flux tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flux wants to clinch.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flux tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Flux throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flux.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flux on his heels. He'll look to pass Flux's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Flux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Diaz has his foot on Flux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flux works his way back into a safe position though.
Flux wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flux wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flux is now in half guard.
Flux seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Flux from advancing position.
Diaz trying to control here.
Flux content to control rather than advance.
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.
Flux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Flux keeps him under control.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flux wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
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 Mike Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mike Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fireaway Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanagan comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fireaway Flanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanagan clinches up with Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Flanagan lands a left hand.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
A short left from Flanagan.
Flanagan has had enough of the clinch but Steel Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Steel Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flanagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Flanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan manages to break the clinch.
Flanagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flanagan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel Penn on the side of the head.
Steel Penn throws a series of punches but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flanagan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
Flanagan moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Steel Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Flanagan controls the action.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flanagan misses with a punch to the body.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flanagan.
Flanagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Flanagan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanagan scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel Penn misses with a body punch.
Steel Penn working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Flanagan.
Flanagan scores with a shot to the side of Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Flanagan blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan throws a head punch that misses.
Flanagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Flanagan tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Flanagan back against the cage.
Flanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Flanagan fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Flanagan blocks a body shot from Steel Penn.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
Flanagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel Penn misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanagan.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flanagan.
Steel Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
Steel Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fireaway Flanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flanagan throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flanagan scores with a head kick. Steel Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Flanagan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steel Penn wants to stand but Flanagan has his arm trapped.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to stand but Flanagan is controlling his arm.
Flanagan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Flanagan trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn works his way into full mount!
Steel Penn tries to control but Flanagan wriggling away.
Flanagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan regains half guard.
Flanagan tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Steel Penn there.
Steel Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Flanagan defends the submission attempt.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Flanagan tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan has a hand on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel Penn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Steel Penn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Flanagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to get back to his feet but Flanagan is holding on tight.
Steel Penn prevents Flanagan from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Flanagan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Penn.
Flanagan blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
Flanagan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flanagan lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Flanagan. Beautiful body shot.
Steel Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flanagan.
Fireaway Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flanagan lands a jab to Steel Penn's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flanagan. Flanagan obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel Penn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Flanagan blocks the low kick.
Steel Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Flanagan clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
Flanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flanagan's elbow.
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flanagan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Flanagan.
Steel Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Flanagan lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
Flanagan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flanagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flanagan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flanagan wants to break free but Steel Penn has control.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Flanagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Flanagan fails to land.
Flanagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Flanagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a head punch that misses.
Flanagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flanagan lands a body punch.
Flanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn misses with a body punch.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Flanagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn's elbow.
Flanagan scores with a hook to the body.
Flanagan is trying to push Steel Penn away but Steel Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Penn has Flanagan pressed against the cage, preventing Flanagan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Penn.
Flanagan working aggressively here.
Flanagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fireaway Flanagan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to break free but Steel Penn pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Flanagan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flanagan tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Flanagan.
Flanagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Flanagan digs a right hand underneath Steel Penn's ribcage. Steel Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Flanagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fireaway Flanagan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flanagan 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fireaway Flanagan!
Fireaway Flanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrass kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tomorrow. On his way into the cage it seems that Phil Harrass has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Phil Harrass seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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148 lbs
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29
146 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harrass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorokov thuds a left hand into Harrass's body.
Harrass connects with a right hand. Sorokov shakes it off.
Harrass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorokov misses with a shot to the body
letting Harrass counter with a right hand.
Sorokov swings widly with a right hand
and Harrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrass misses with a right hand
and Harrass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sorokov misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sorokov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harrass throws a lazy right hand but Sorokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorokov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harrass on the side of the head.
Sorokov jabs Harrass right on the nose. Harrass blinks but takes it well.
Harrass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorokov.
Harrass throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov throws out a loose jab but Harrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorokov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrass lands with a straight right. Sorokov didn't see that one coming.
Sorokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorokov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harrass scores with a hook to the body. Sorokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sorokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrass misses with an uppercut. Sorokov saw that one coming.
Sorokov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sorokov moves out of range as Harrass strikes.
Harrass tries to sprawl but Sorokov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Sorokov moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov tries for a kimura but Harrass is defending well.
Sorokov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sorokov working away.
Harrass gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sorokov is thwarting Harrass's attempts to control the position.
Sorokov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrass wants to control but Sorokov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrass taking some punishment here, with Sorokov in his half guard.
Harrass trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harrass trying to control here.
Harrass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harrass actively working from the bottom here.
Harrass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sorokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sorokov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harrass gets back to full guard.
Sorokov postures up and lands a big shot to Harrass's brow.
Sorokov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrass has momentary wrist control but Sorokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Harrass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sorokov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrass looking for a guillotine here but Sorokov defends easily.
Harrass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harrass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sorokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrass circles away.
Sorokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harrass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sorokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrass is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Harrass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorokov ducks under a wild hook from Harrass.
Sorokov scores with a hook to the body. Harrass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harrass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sorokov looks to land a right hand but Harrass moved out of range.
Harrass throwing a counter right hand but Sorokov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov throws a jab when Harrass was well out of range.
Sorokov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Harrass's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sorokov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Sorokov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorokov. Harrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrass throwing a counter right hand but Sorokov manages to avoid it.
Harrass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sorokov throws a right hand that Harrass ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrass also avoids with ease.
Sorokov slips a jab from Harrass.
Harrass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sorokov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sorokov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harrass lands a right hand.
Harrass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorokovs head.
Harrass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorokov takes a shot to the head.
Harrass leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Harrass.
Sorokov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrass has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sorokov after a bit of a struggle.
Sorokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrass finish him?
Harrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrass taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harrass working aggressively here.
Harrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrass has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sorokov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harrass tightening his grip on Sorokov, looking for the choke.
Harrass patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sorokov breaks Harrass's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sorokov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sorokov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sorokov 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harrass wants to control the position but Sorokov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yuri Sorokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sorokov lands a nice short elbow.
Harrass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sorokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sorokov.
Harrass is not content to let Sorokov control the position.
Harrass actively working from the bottom here.
Sorokov is nestled in close to Harrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sorokov is thwarting Harrass's attempts to control the position.
Sorokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sorokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sorokov working over Harrass with some ground and pound. Harrass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is nestled in close to Harrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harrass is defending against the submission attempts here by Sorokov.
Sorokov working the head and body with strikes.
Harrass is rocked!
Harrass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sorokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Harrass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sorokov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sorokov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Harrass badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sorokov around the waist but Sorokov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sorokov is the winner by TKO! Sorokov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Sorokov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
145 lbs
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27
149 lbs
7 - 8 - 2 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claudiano throws out a loose jab but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano tries to work over Lauzon's front leg with a kick but Lauzon checks it.
Lauzon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Claudiano manages to circle out of the way.
Claudiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Claudiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Jab, jab by Claudiano - just one landing.
Lauzon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Claudiano's guard.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Claudiano pulls Lauzon in to control the position.
Lauzon stands up and waves to Claudiano to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lauzon.
Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to sprawl but Claudiano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzon pushes Claudiano off looking to stand but Claudiano dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Claudiano.
Lauzon is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Lauzon controlling the position for now.
Claudiano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lauzon defending well though.
Claudiano prevents Lauzon from improving his position.
Claudiano throwing shots but Lauzon is blocking nicely.
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.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lauzon defending well though.
Claudiano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claudiano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Claudiano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lauzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Claudiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon walks into a stiff left hand from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses the jab.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut. Claudiano saw that one coming.
Claudiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Lauzon scores with a shot to the body.
Claudiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Claudiano goes for a takedown attempt but Lauzon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lauzon manages to break the clinch.
Lauzon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Claudiano jabs at Lauzon's body.
Lauzon drives through with a takedown into Claudiano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Claudiano trying to control the position here.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Claudiano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lauzon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claudiano trying to control the position here.
Lauzon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lauzon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lauzon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lauzon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Claudiano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to hit a switch here but Lauzon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Claudiano there!
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Lauzon controlling the pace for now.
Lauzon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Claudiano for as long as he can get away with.
Claudiano is working to get back to half guard.
Claudiano reaches up and holds on to Lauzon to control the position.
Lauzon looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lauzon trying to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
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.
Claudiano is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano reaches up and holds on to Lauzon to control the position.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Claudiano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Claudiano trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon is thwarting Claudiano's attempts to control the position.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Claudiano shoots in and drives through. Lauzon sprawls well.
Claudiano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauzon avoids it really well and circles away.
Lauzon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claudiano pinned against the cage. Claudiano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Claudiano avoids the punch easily.
Lauzon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzon tries to clinch up but Claudiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauzon lands a glancing blow to the side of Claudiano's head.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Claudiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Claudiano sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Claudiano moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Claudiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claudiano wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Claudiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lauzon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ben Lauzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claudiano forces Lauzon back against the cage and clinches.
Lauzon working Claudiano over with knees to the body.
Lauzon manages to break the clinch.
Claudiano thuds a left hand into Lauzon's body.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lauzon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lauzon throws a body punch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Lauzon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Lauzon tests Claudiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Claudiano fails with the takedown.
Claudiano falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lauzon counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lauzon, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
Lauzon breaks the clinch.
A combination from Lauzon does no damage.
Lauzon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claudiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lauzon tries to move into range but Claudiano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Claudiano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lauzon is trying to defend but Claudiano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lauzon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Claudiano is on him like a limpet, forcing Lauzon back against the cage.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Claudiano avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Claudiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon pushes Claudiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiano.
Lauzon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzon. No joy for Claudiano on that attempt.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon gets tackled into the cage by Claudiano. Claudiano maintains the clinch.
Claudiano tries for a takedown but Lauzon manages to get underhooks.
Lauzon breaks from the clinch.
Claudiano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Claudiano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Lauzon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano throws a head kick but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Claudiano manages to circle out of the way.
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Lauzon against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano has Lauzon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Claudiano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lauzon tumbling to the mat - Claudiano dives into Lauzon's guard.
Claudiano throwing strikes but missing.
Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauzon is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waldo Claudiano.
I think Claudiano 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Waldo Claudiano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rami Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jedi Theme Music. Ryan has chosen Beast as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
175 lbs
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28
178 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rami Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris with a jab.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris 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.
Harris throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Harris only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryan scores with a head kick.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Ryan misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harris throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Harris down.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Ryan tries to counter with a clinch but Harris shakes him off and moves away.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryan is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harris in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrew Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris throws a chopping leg kick but Ryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ryan! Harris is out on his feet! Ryan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Harris is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Harris is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ryan!
Andrew Ryan made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Petrycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lim comes to the cage accompanied by Kamelot - Abandoned. This should be fireworks!
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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
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Petrycki!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrycki connects with a single shot there.
Lim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrycki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lim is trying to defend but Petrycki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lim is looking to improve his position.
Lim is trying to maintain the position but Petrycki is very close to passing his half guard.
Lim moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrycki stops Lim from standing up.
Lim keeping full guard, as Petrycki tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim wants to get back to his feet but Petrycki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lim trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrycki passes Lim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lim kicks off Petrycki and gets to his feet.
Petrycki takes one to the side of the head.
Lim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrycki looks for a takedown but Lim sprawls well.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Petrycki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lim tries to avoid it but Petrycki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lim to the ground. Lim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrycki looks for a takedown but Lim sprawls well.
Charlie Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim throws a hook to the side of Petrycki's head but Petrycki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lim connects with a high kick.
Lim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrycki in his tracks.
Lim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrycki.
Petrycki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lim connects with the punch.
Lim jabs at Petrycki's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lim misses the target.
Petrycki drops his hands momentarily and Lim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lim takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrycki breaks from the clinch.
Lim tests Petrycki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Lim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki shoots in but no luck this time.
Lim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrycki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lim throws a head kick but Petrycki moves out of range.
Petrycki throws a big shot that misses.
Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrycki.
Petrycki tries to bum rush Lim with a series of wild strikes but Lim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrycki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lim under the eye.
Petrycki closes the distance and pushes Lim back into the cage.
Lim keeps control of Petrycki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lim lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrycki backwards.
Petrycki taking a breather.
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrycki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Petrycki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrycki defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Petrycki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lim is fending him off so far but Petrycki persists. Nope, Lim circles away and we're back to standing.
Lim scores with a punch to the head.
Petrycki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lim bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Petrycki has a takedown stuffed.
Petrycki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lim lands a nice hook to Petrycki's body. Petrycki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrycki's head.
Petrycki blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrycki doesn't manage to clinch there - Lim circles away.
Lim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrycki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrycki moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lim lands a left hand.
Lim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrycki can do to turn this around?
Lim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Lim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrycki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrycki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrycki keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrycki checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Petrycki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lim misses with an uppercut. Petrycki saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrycki doesn't seem bothered though.
Lim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrycki.
Petrycki lands with a nice body punch.
Lim misses the jab.
Lim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrycki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lim tries to clinch but Petrycki moves out of range.
Lim throws a right and a left that Petrycki avoids nicely.
Petrycki throws a shot from downtown. Lim moves away and avoids it.
Petrycki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lim misses with a looping left.
Lim gets tackled into the cage by Petrycki. Petrycki maintains the clinch.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim pushes Petrycki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrycki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petrycki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lim lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrycki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lim clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrycki.
Petrycki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrycki is trying to force a seperation but Lim has the dominant position.
Petrycki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lim misses with a jab to the body
and Petrycki counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrycki throws a shot to the body.
Lim throws an overhand right that lands on Petrycki's shoulder, as Petrycki tries to avoid the shot.
Petrycki moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
Petrycki can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
A body shot lands from Lim.
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Lim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrycki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrycki.
Lim throws a series of punches but Petrycki avoids them all with ease.
Petrycki throws a counter combo.
Petrycki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lim's head.
Charlie Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrycki takes one to the side of the head.
Lim misses with a wild body shot.
Petrycki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charlie Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.
Lim misses the shot to the body.
Petrycki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Petrycki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lim pinned against the cage. Lim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lim is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrycki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lim looks to land a combination but Petrycki avoids it well.
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!
A slow jab from Lim misses its intended target.
Lim connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Petrycki.
Lim doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrycki circles away.
Petrycki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrycki shoots in and drives through. Lim sprawls well.
Petrycki throws a right hand that Lim ducks under and follows up with a left that Lim also avoids with ease.
Petrycki throws a wild body kick that Lim sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lim dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lim throws an overhand right that lands on Petrycki's shoulder, as Petrycki tries to avoid the shot.
Petrycki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lim.
Lim throws a wild body kick that Petrycki sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Petrycki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lim throws a body kick that misses.
Petrycki clinches up with Lim and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
A short uppercut from Lim.
Lim prevents Petrycki from breaking the clinch.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrycki breaks the clinch.
Lim throws an overhand right that lands on Petrycki's shoulder, as Petrycki tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Lim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrycki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrycki lands with a cross.
Lim rushes Petrycki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lim tries a body shot but Petrycki blocks it.
Lim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrycki dives in and grabs Lim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lim pushes down on Petrycki's head and hops out.
Lim misses with a straight right.
Lim misses with a wild body shot.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lim throws a hook to the side of Petrycki's head but Petrycki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrycki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Lim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lim.
Lim with a nice cross.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrycki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrycki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrycki wants to control from the top but Lim keeps moving.
Petrycki wants to stand but Lim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Petrycki stopping the sweep attempt from Lim.
Lim wants to stand up but Petrycki is controlling him.
Lim working a defensive guard here.
Petrycki tries to stand but Lim is controlling from the bottom.
Lim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrycki is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Petrycki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lim breaks the clinch.
Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogdan Petrycki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lim throws a jab when Petrycki was well out of range.
Lim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Petrycki finds it's way through Lim's defenses.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Lim finds it's target.
Lim throws a right hand that misses
and Petrycki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lim lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrycki counters with a good low kick that Lim was not able to check.
Lim wants to land a leg kick but Petrycki is out of range.
Lim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lim looks for the body kick but Petrycki saw that one coming.
Lim cracks the inside of Petrycki's front leg.
Lim misses the jab.
Lim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lim misses with a wild body shot.
Petrycki throws a shot from downtown. Lim moves away and avoids it.
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lim.
Lim drops his hands momentarily and Petrycki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrycki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Lim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lim 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Lim!
A very excited looking Charlie Lim rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Song by THE HAUNTED. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magnus Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fadden swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fadden can pounce on him.
Fadden throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Fadden.
Fadden misses with a head kick.
Fadden sets himself, and Magomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Fadden avoids it this time.
Fadden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fadden tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Fadden is having none of it.
Fadden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fadden is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Fadden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fadden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Fadden.
Fadden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fadden throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Fadden looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fadden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fadden throws a lazy body kick
and Fadden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fadden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fadden misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov counters with a body kick.
Fadden throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov rushes Fadden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov wants to stall.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadden's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Fadden.
Fadden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Fadden's head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Fadden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadden's gas tank.
Fadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Fadden circles away and keeps his distance.
And Fadden counters with a quick kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fadden. That one must have hurt.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Fadden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Magomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fadden throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fadden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Fadden. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Fadden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadden misses with a body punch
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fadden.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fadden wants the takedown. Magomedov is fighting it off but Fadden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomedov's guard against the cage.
Magomedov pushes Fadden off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadden throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fadden connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fadden.
Fadden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Fadden's corner calls for a 1-2. Fadden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fadden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fadden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fadden trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Fadden avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadden lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that round.
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.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadden.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Fadden is having none of it.
Fadden misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fadden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Fadden is having none of it.
Crunch! Fadden slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Danga de danga de dang - Fadden scores with a four punch combination!
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Fadden saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fadden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Fadden.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Fadden throws a head kick that Magomedov semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Fadden misses
and Magomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fadden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Fadden.
Magomedov is stalling here.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Fadden controls the action.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadden gets control of Magomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fadden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fadden is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Fadden defending well.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Fadden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fadden trying to control from the bottom.
Fadden is looking to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Fadden missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Fadden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fadden.
Magomedov has Fadden up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnus Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadden tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
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 John Fadden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fadden lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Fadden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Fadden had a free shot at his head there.
Fadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Fadden throws a head kick that misses.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fadden.
The fighters circling - Fadden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Fadden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov lunges at Fadden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fadden's hand.
Fadden sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John Fadden is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Fadden misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Fadden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Fadden settles back down.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fadden.
Nice cross by Fadden.
Fadden just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadden.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fadden under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Fadden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fadden.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Fadden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
John Fadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov rushes Fadden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Fadden's head.
Fadden blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magomedov has Fadden pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fadden is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fadden has his back to the cage.
Fadden goes for a takedown attempt but Magomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Fadden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Fadden moved out of range.
It looked like Fadden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fadden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fadden.
Fadden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Fadden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fadden working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Fadden tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to control Fadden's arms but Fadden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Fadden tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Fadden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Fadden controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fadden is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov stalling.
Fadden taking a breather.
Magnus Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Fadden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Fadden.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Magomedov.
I think Fadden 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fadden!
John Fadden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nuggetori's Nutritionals , into his post fight interview.
Magnus Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better BJJ fighter.. I knew this would be tough for me. Congratulations!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marsden's choice of entrance music: Feiticeira by Deftones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channings gets caught flat footed, as Marsden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marsden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marsden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marsden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marsden has managed to get both his arms back between Channings's legs - danger averted.
Channings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Channings 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Channings keeps moving.
Marsden postures up and lands a big shot to Channings's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marsden has managed to get both his arms back between Channings's legs - danger averted.
Marsden distracts Channings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Channings looking for a guillotine here but Marsden defends easily.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
Marsden is still trying to improve position.
Channings is pulling down on Marsden's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marsden is in close to Channings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Channings has Marsden pulled in close to control his posture.
Marsden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Marsden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Channings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marsden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Channings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marsden chips away with some ground and pound.
Marsden lands a couple of digs.
Marsden distracts Channings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Channings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Channings chips away with some ground and pound.
Channings wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Channings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Channings content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Marsden has locked up a guillotine! Marsden's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Channings is holding on here and Marsden must be using up a lot of energy. Channings has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Marsden gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Marsden!
An intense looking Brandon Marsden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaye Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Not Today by Sevendust. The key to victory for Kaye Wong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kaye Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Davison!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong misses with a left hand
and Davison counters with an inside leg kick.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Davison.
Nice shot lands for Wong.
Wong misses with a lunging right hand
and Davison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong looks to score with a jab to the body but Davison is just out of range.
Davison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wong gets caught napping as Davison dives in and scores a takedown. Wong manages to retain guard.
Davison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davison is controlling him.
Davison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davison postures up and lands a big shot to Wong's brow.
Davison working some strikes from top position.
Wong has his feet on Davison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Wong lands but Davison takes it in his stride.
It looks like Chris Davison has been cut.
Davison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wong.
Wong throws a nice looking combination but Davison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davison throws out a counter right but Wong avoids it with no problem.
Wong digs a good body shot into Davison's ribs.
Davison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wong wants to get back to his feet.
Davison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davison.
Davison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davison working the head and body with strikes.
Wong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davison throwing shots but Wong is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davison working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davison slips a nice elbow through Wong's hands, connecting with Wong's forehead.
Wong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davison.
Wong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Davison keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Davison wants a takedown.
Wong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Wong finds it's target.
Davison shoots in looking for a takedown. Wong tries to sprawl out of it but Davison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Wong's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaye Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Davison.
Wong looks to throw the jab but Davison is out of range.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wong tries to bum rush Davison with a series of wild strikes but Davison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wong blocks it well.
Davison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davison working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison in side control, throwing shots but Wong defends.
Davison is trying to get an arm triangle but Wong is defending well.
Wong is pushing Davison's head away, looking to escape. Davison manages to hold on to the position though.
Wong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davison misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wong defending against the ground and pound.
Davison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong is trying to buck Davison off.
Davison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wong tries to escape but Davison is in control.
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 Kaye Wong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Davison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wong throws a hook but Davison avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davison! But no joy.
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Davison as he checks the leg kick.
Wong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wong.
Davison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wong throws a good cross that connects.
Davison shoots for a takedown but Wong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davison moves away.
Kaye Wong is winning the standup battle so far.
Wong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Davison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Davison backs away, Wong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wong throws a head kick but Davison moves out of range.
Kaye Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davison.
Kaye Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Davison.
Davison fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Wong. Beautiful body shot.
Wong looks for the body kick but Davison saw that one coming.
Wong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davison avoids the body shot from Wong.
Despite the aggression on Davison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong looks to land a left hand but Davison moved out of range nicely.
Davison checks a low kick from Wong.
Wong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDavison.
Wong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wong looks to land a right hand but Davison moved out of range.
Davison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wong lands a jab to Davison's midsection.
Wong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Davison finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wong swings for the body but Davison moves out of range.
Wong tries to land a front kick but Davison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wong scores with a nice head shot.
Davison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wong taking some punishment here, with Davison in his half guard.
Davison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wong's head.
Davison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though.
Nice strikes from Davison there.
Davison throwing shots but Wong is blocking nicely.
Davison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wong's head.
Wong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Davison is on him like a limpet, forcing Wong back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong slowing the pace effectively.
Davison wants a takedown.
Davison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wong breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaye Wong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Davison'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!
Wong throws a lazy right hand but Davison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davison can do to turn this around?
Davison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wong as he avoids it easily.
Wong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wong is looking to score with low kicks.
Wong throws out a leg kick but Davison moves out of range and Wong only half commits.
Davison throws out a counter right but Wong avoids it with no problem.
Wong lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davison is defended easily by Wong.
Wong is looking for a counter combo.
Wong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wong did well to prevent Davison getting side control.
Wong kicks off Davison and gets to his feet.
Davison scores with a decent looking hook.
Wong looks to land a left hand but Davison moved out of range nicely.
Kaye Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davison tries for a takedown but Wong circles away easily
and Wong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaye Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Davison.
Wong throws a leg kick but Davison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Davison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wong.
Wong throws a combination. Davison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Davison needs to keep his hands up - Wong had a free shot at his head there.
Wong misses with a wild body shot.
Chris Davison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Wong. That snapped Davison's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Wong as Davison shoots in.
Wong leaves Davison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davison misses with a takedown attempt - Wong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wong with a hook.
Davison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wong.
It seemed like Davison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davison is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wong.
Davison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Davison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wong sees it coming and defends easily.
Davison winds up and cracks Wong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaye Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davison lands a nice short elbow.
Davison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davison 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.
Wong is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Wong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davison lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wong quite badly. Wong pulls Davison in close trying to recover. Davison postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wong on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wong doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Davison!
An out of breath Chris Davison 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Origi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Run this town tonight . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Felterbush!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felterbush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felterbush throws a lazy body kick
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Donnie Felterbush has been cut.
Origi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Felterbush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Felterbush is looking to land body kicks.
Felterbush has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Origi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Felterbush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Felterbush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Felterbush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Felterbush controls the action.
Felterbush presses Origi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Origi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Felterbush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Felterbush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Origi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Origi cracks Felterbush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felterbush lands a two punch combo.
Origi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Felterbush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Origi scrambles back to his feet.
Felterbush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Felterbush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Felterbush falls off balance throwing a combination
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Felterbush. Beautiful body shot.
Felterbush misses with a looping right.
Divock Origi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felterbush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Felterbush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Origi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush thumps Origi with a low kick.
Origi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Felterbush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felterbush swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Felterbush throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Felterbush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Origi.
Felterbush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Origi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Felterbush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Origi pinned against the cage. Origi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felterbush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Felterbush throws a sloppy head kick
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felterbush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Origi scores with a four punch combination!
Origi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Felterbush has time to react.
Felterbush is rocked!
Felterbush walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Origi! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi retains his light heavyweight title!
Divock Origi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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