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Havoc Midweek Mayhem 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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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 - 5 - 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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Steel Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Lauzon.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn stalks Lauzon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lauzon's face. Lauzon staggers backwards, shaken.
Steel Penn throws a right hand that Lauzon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzon also avoids with ease.
Lauzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn pushes Lauzon off but Lauzon dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon stands up and beckons Steel Penn to his feet.
Lauzon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn gets caught flat footed, as Lauzon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon gets to his feet - Steel Penn follows without any prompting.
Steel Penn pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
Lauzon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steel Penns head.
Lauzon lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Steel Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lauzon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Lauzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn trying to get back to full guard but Lauzon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lauzon working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon is looking to stand but Steel Penn has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lauzon showed some decent athleticism there.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn controlling Lauzon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon advances position into side control!
Lauzon wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steel Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon tries to circle away but Steel Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Steel Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
Steel Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Steel Penn.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Lauzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn pulls Lauzon in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steel Penn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lauzon wants to stand but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
Steel Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lauzon is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn wants to stand but Lauzon is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon wants to stand and escape but Steel Penn is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon dominated that second round.
That's time! Lauzon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steel Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steel Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lauzon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Steel Penn misses.
Lauzon tries to counter by clinching up but Steel Penn breaks away and moves out of range.
Lauzon dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauzon rushes Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lauzon obliges.
Steel Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon misses with a knee strike.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.
Steel Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steel Penn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lauzon.
Steel Penn being controlled against the cage.
Steel Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
Ben Lauzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ben Lauzon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel Penn misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Lauzon.
Steel Penn tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Steel Penn back against the cage.
Steel Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon missing with knees to the body.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Agent Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lauzon 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lugh Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn has chosen When the Man Comes Down as his entrance music. King Bradley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
Bradley scores with a nice strike.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradley misses its target.
Bradley takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Bradley lands a really nice looking cross but Blackburn seems unphased.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Bradley lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
Bradley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
Bradley takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Blackburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bradley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Bradley slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a shot to the body.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn lands with a right hand.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Bradley scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackburn should have avoided that one.
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bradley throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Blackburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradley is looking to clinch.
Bradley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
Blackburn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blackburn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Blackburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
Bradley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bradley jabs at Blackburn's body.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Bradley misses the jab.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
Bradley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
Bradley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradley with a nice cross.
Bradley blocks a jab.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
Bradley swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Bradley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bradley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
Bradley throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn cracks a nice hook into Bradley's ribs.
Bradley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bradley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bradley wants to clinch.
Bradley misses with a hook
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Bradley jabs Blackburn right on the nose. Blackburn blinks but takes it well.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Bradley misses with a looping left.
Bradley lands a body shot.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Bradley's shoulder, as Bradley tries to avoid the shot.
Bradley wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackburn! But no joy.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blackburn under the eye.
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!
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Bradley knows he should have avoided that one.
Bradley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackburn gets tackled into the cage by Bradley. Bradley maintains the clinch.
Blackburn tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradley working aggressively here.
Blackburn cracks Bradley with a nice body shot.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bradley.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Bradley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Blackburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bradley blocking some punches.
Blackburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lugh Blackburn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Bradley throws out a powerful jab.
Blackburn connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Blackburn lands.
A punch lands to the side of Bradley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackburn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradley throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Bradley keeps it at a distance.
Bradley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blackburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackburn connects with a right hand. Bradley shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn throws a hook but Bradley blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradley misses the target.
Bradley misses with a few strikes there.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Blackburn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradley.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
Blackburn clobbers Bradley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackburn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradley closes the distance and clinches.
Bradley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradleys head.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn jumps guard and drags Bradley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blackburn working a defensive guard but Bradley passes into half guard.
Blackburn wants to improve his position but Bradley is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradley slows the pace down in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley is thwarting Blackburn's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bradley is staying active.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Blackburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Bradley tries to pass.
Blackburn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blackburn wants to sweep here but Bradley controlling him for the moment.
Bradley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackburn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradley has managed to get both his arms back between Blackburn's legs - danger averted.
Bradley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lugh Blackburn 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!
Bradley connects with a body shot that sends Blackburn's belly button to the back.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Bradley knows he should have avoided that one.
Bradley throws a combination that misses
and Blackburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Bradley walks into a jab.
Bradley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bradley throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradley tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Bradley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley lands with a right to the head.
Bradley scores with a shot to the side of Blackburn's head.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Bradley.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Blackburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Bradley.
Bradley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
Blackburn trying to land knees to the body.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
A nice left hand lands by Bradley.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
King Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
Bradley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Bradley has him pressed against the cage.
King Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn jumps guard but Bradley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradley avoids it.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn wants to counter the offense by Bradley and move into the clinch position.
Bradley swings widly with a right hand
and Blackburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Bradley moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn lands with a nice body punch.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
Blackburn moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
Blackburn throws out a counter right but Bradley avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn lunges at Bradley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bradley's hand.
Bradley throws an off balance right hand
and Blackburn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradley misses with a body punch.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn gets control of Bradley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blackburn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blackburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bradley looking to pass the guard.
Bradley preventing the sweep.
Bradley throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Blackburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugh Blackburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackburn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lugh Blackburn!
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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 Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanagan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
5 - 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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorokov misses with a wild body shot.
Sorokov takes a swing at Flanagan's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Sorokov blocks the low kick.
Flanagan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flanagan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sorokov's sensitive parts.
Flanagan tries a low kick but Sorokov avoids it.
Flanagan scores with a push kick.
Flanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sorokov.
A swing and a miss from Flanagan.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Flanagan throwing a counter right hand but Sorokov manages to avoid it.
Flanagan misses with a hook. Sorokov ducked under it nicely.
Sorokov throws out a counter right but Flanagan avoids it with no problem.
Fireaway Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanagan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been hearing reports that Flanagan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flanagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flanagan takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorokov breaks the clinch.
Sorokov scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flanagan. That's going to slow Sorokov down.
Flanagan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flanagan connects with a solid leg kick.
Flanagan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sorokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sorokov thuds a left hand into Flanagan's body.
Flanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorokov.
Sorokov gets tackled into the cage by Flanagan. Flanagan maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sorokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorokov takes a shot to the head.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorokov controls his hands.
Sorokov is trying to stall.
Sorokov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flanagan smiles and moves away.
Flanagan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sorokov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanagan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flanagan is looking to clinch.
Fireaway Flanagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flanagan throws a leg kick but Sorokov moved away.
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Flanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorokov throws out a powerful jab.
Sorokov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flanagan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sorokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flanagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sorokov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flanagan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sorokov is in Flanagan's guard.
Flanagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flanagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sorokov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov postures up in Flanagan's guard and throws a big left but Flanagan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov postures up and lands a big shot to Flanagan's brow.
Flanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Flanagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sorokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanagan's head.
Flanagan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sorokov has picked Flanagan up and slammed him! Flanagan can't keep hold of the triangle and Sorokov manages to pass to side control!
Sorokov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flanagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Sorokov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sorokov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flanagan is looking for a sweep.
Sorokov throws an elbow but Flanagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sorokov is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flanagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Flanagan is looking for a sweep. Sorokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sorokov trying to pass the guard but Flanagan defending well.
Flanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sorokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanagan's head.
Sorokov wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving.
Sorokov connects with a couple of short punches.
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! Flanagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flanagan.
Sorokov lands a jab to the nose.
Flanagan is looking to score with low kicks.
Flanagan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sorokov.
Sorokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
Flanagan connects with a leg kick. Sorokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fireaway Flanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorokov misses with a wild combination.
Sorokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flanagan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sorokov blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan is looking to land body kicks.
Flanagan throws a leg kick but Sorokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sorokov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan avoids the body shot from Sorokov.
Flanagan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sorokov. That did some damage!
Flanagan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sorokov counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Flanagan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sorokov.
Flanagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
Sorokov clinches with his opponent.
Sorokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Flanagan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flanagan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sorokov.
Sorokov looking for a takedown.
Fireaway Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
Flanagan tries a body shot but Sorokov blocks it.
Flanagan blocks a body shot from Sorokov.
Sorokov stalling in the clinch but Flanagan improves position.
Sorokov has Flanagan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flanagan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorokov.
Sorokov fails to pull guard.
Flanagan blocking some punches.
Sorokov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flanagan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov pushes Flanagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flanagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sorokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sorokov.
Sorokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan thumps Sorokov with a low kick.
Sorokov throws a lazy right hand but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sorokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sorokov with the counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorokov misses the target.
Flanagan connects with a leg kick. Sorokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Flanagan. Sorokov shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorokov throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sorokov checks the leg kick.
Sorokov avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Sorokov.
Flanagan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorokov. Flanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Sorokov slips the punch.
Sorokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sorokov looks to land a left hand but Flanagan moved out of range nicely.
Sorokov clinches up with Flanagan and pushes him back against the cage.
Flanagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
Flanagan lands with a light punch inside.
Flanagan blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sorokov.
Sorokov can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Flanagan controls his hands.
Flanagan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Flanagan.
Sorokov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flanagan after a bit of a struggle.
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flanagan lands a leg kick that knocks Sorokov off balance momentarily.
Sorokov avoids a kick to the body.
Sorokov ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Sorokov wants to counter with a clinch but Flanagan pushes him away.
Crunch! Flanagan slams his shin into Sorokov's torso.
Flanagan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sorokov tries a body shot but Flanagan blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sorokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flanagans head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sorokov.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fireaway Flanagan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sorokov misses with a two punch combination.
Flanagan is looking to counter the offense by Sorokov and move into the clinch.
Flanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorokov.
Flanagan moves out of range as Sorokov strikes.
Flanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorokov counters with a right hand to the body.
Sorokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flanagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Sorokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Flanagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sorokov throws a head punch that misses.
Sorokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sorokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Flanagan.
Sorokov connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov lands a body shot.
Flanagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flanagan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sorokov is out of range and Flanagan settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan tries to clinch up.
Flanagan throws a leg kick but Sorokov moved away.
Sorokov lands a body shot.
Sorokov moves out of range of the body kick.
Flanagan tries to land a front kick but Sorokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flanagan throws a leg kick that misses.
Flanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sorokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorokov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flanagan rather than just go for the knockout.
Flanagan throws a hook but Sorokov avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sorokov misses.
Flanagan looks to throw a body kick
and Sorokov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Sorokov.
Flanagan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sorokov finds it's way round the side to connect with Flanagan's head.
Sorokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flanagan throws an off balance right hand
and Sorokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sorokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanagan throws a right hand that Sorokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorokov also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sorokov is out of range.
Flanagan is looking to chop away at Sorokov's legs.
Flanagan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Flanagan with a jab.
Flanagan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sorokov.
Sorokov slips under a jab.
Flanagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flanagan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Flanagan.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense.
Flanagan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sorokov blocks a head kick by Flanagan.
Flanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Flanagan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sorokov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sorokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Flanagan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sorokov's knee momentarily.
Sorokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sorokov throws an overhand right that lands on Flanagan's shoulder, as Flanagan tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sorokov blocks the leg kick.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fireaway Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
A swing and a miss from Sorokov.
Flanagan throws a leg kick which misses Sorokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Sorokov tries to avoid it.
Flanagan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sorokov swings widly with a right hand
and Flanagan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sorokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan moves away from the strike by Sorokov.
Flanagan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flanagan tries to throw a body punch but Sorokov avoids it by throwing Flanagan back against the cage.
Flanagan cracks Sorokov with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sorokov digs a right hand into Flanagan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flanagan's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Flanagan - that landed with a thud.
Sorokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Flanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flanagan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sorokov is out of range and Flanagan settles back down.
Flanagan tries to land a front kick but Sorokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sorokov misses with a combination
and Flanagan counters with a big head kick but Sorokov shrugs it off.
Flanagan throws a leg kick that misses.
Sorokov drives through and clinches with Flanagan against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Flanagan fails to land.
Sorokov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Flanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sorokov's guard.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flanagan passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri Sorokov.
I think Sorokov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sorokov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Darius Miller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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291 lbs
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241 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller clinches.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khalidov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khalidov throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Khalidov avoids the damage to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Khalidov blocks with his arms.
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Khalidov to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Khalidov pushes him off.
Darius Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller misses with a combination
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller cracks Khalidov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Khalidov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miller finish him?
Khalidov is rocked!
Khalidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller cracks Khalidov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Miller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Khalidov to stand back up!
Khalidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidov looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khalidov.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller wants to clinch up but Khalidov keeps it at a distance.
Khalidov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller moves out of range as Khalidov throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khalidov bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Miller comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Khalidov falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Khalidov was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Miller!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vos comes to the cage accompanied by Three Little Birds. 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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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
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Vos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vos looks to throw the jab but Eremeev is out of range.
Eremeev moves into the clinch.
Vos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body.
Eremeev stalling the fight.
Eremeev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vos throws a head punch that misses.
Eremeev looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Vos fails to land.
Vos tries a body shot but Eremeev blocks it.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body.
Vos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eremeev blocks a body shot from Vos.
Eremeev lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos misses with a punch on the inside.
Eremeev misses with the head strike.
Eremeev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eremeev misses with a body punch.
Vos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eremeev misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev can't find room to land a body shot as Vos controls the action.
Vos misses with a punch to the body.
Vos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vos blocks an uppercut.
Vos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Eremeev.
Eremeev stalling.
Eremeev working aggressively here.
Eremeev tries to score a body lock takedown but Vos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vos tries a body shot but Eremeev blocks it.
Vos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eremeev lands with a short shot to the head.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Eremeev cracks Vos with a nice body shot.
Vos taking a breather.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jake Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
A right handed body shot lands from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a head punch that misses.
Vos prevents the takedown attempt.
Vos tries to work over Eremeev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body.
Vos misses with a punch on the inside.
Eremeev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Vos.
A left hand lands to the body for Eremeev.
Vos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eremeev digs a right hand into Vos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vos's gas tank.
Vos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vos lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vos fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eremeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eremeev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eremeev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eremeev blocks a body shot from Vos.
Vos misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Eremeev.
Vos misses with a punch on the inside.
Vos stalling.
Eremeev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eremeev misses with a body punch.
Eremeev stalling.
Eremeev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eremeev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Eremeev misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vos is leaning against Eremeev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eremeev looking to slow down the pace here.
Eremeev blocks an uppercut.
Vos is struggling to control the position.
Eremeev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vos backwards.
Vos can't find room to land a body shot as Eremeev controls the action.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Eremeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eremeev blocking some punches.
Eremeev is stalling here.
Eremeev is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Vos fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eremeev has picked Vos up - he's going for a ride! Eremeev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eremeev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vos regains half guard.
Eremeev looks to land a strike but Vos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eremeev trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing.
Eremeev stopping the sweep attempt from Vos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eremeev is looking to work some ground and pound but Vos has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos working a defensive guard here.
Eremeev is working Vos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eremeev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eremeev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Vos keeps moving.
Vos wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eremeev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eremeev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eremeev working his ground and pound in the gym.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vos trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eremeev's guard.
Vos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vos prevents Eremeev from getting back to his feet.
Vos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vos won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Vos looking to pass the guard.
Vos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vos preventing the sweep.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Vos from controlling successfully.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Vos tries to pass.
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vos wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eremeev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vos.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev tries to clinch up but Vos circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eremeev tries to clinch up but Vos circles away and keeps his distance.
Eremeev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vos.
Vos misses with an uppercut
and Eremeev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eremeev throws a body shot but no joy.
Vos moves away from the strike by Eremeev.
Vos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Vos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Eremeev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vos.
Eremeev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vos, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Vos on the inside.
Come on Eremeev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eremeev swings wildly with an uppercut but Vos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eremeev gets through Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eremeev's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Vos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eremeev has managed to clinch.
Vos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vos blocks a body shot from Eremeev.
Vos blocking some punches.
Eremeev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eremeev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vos lands a nice uppercut.
Eremeev effectively controlling the action here.
Eremeev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vos backwards.
Nice body punch from Eremeev - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vos letting Eremeev take a breather here.
Vos struggles to land a body shot inside as Eremeev controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev cracks Vos with a nice body shot.
Vos misses with some punches.
Vos avoiding damage.
Eremeev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vos tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Vos back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vos.
Vos throws a head punch that misses.
Vos misses with a punch to the body.
Vos tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Vos back against the cage.
Eremeev blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Eremeev.
Vos throws a punch but it's blocked by Eremeev.
Eremeev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eremeev goes for a takedown attempt but Vos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eremeev moves into the clinch successfully.
Eremeev scores with a shoulder strike.
Eremeev throws a punch but it's blocked by Vos.
Eremeev has Vos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eremeev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vos tumbling to the mat - Eremeev dives into Vos's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev preventing the sweep.
Vos controlling Eremeev's posture.
Eremeev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vos has his foot on Eremeev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eremeev works his way back into a safe position though.
Eremeev passes into half guard.
Vos is staying active underneath Eremeev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev working the head and body with strikes.
Vos wants to get back to full guard but Eremeev has passed into side control.
Andrey Eremeev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eremeev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vos keeps working.
Vos is looking to reverse the position.
Eremeev advances nicely into full mount.
Eremeev dominating with strikes here.
Vos gets back to half guard.
Jake Vos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vos is trying to maintain the position but Eremeev is very close to passing his half guard.
Eremeev working over Vos with some ground and pound. Vos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eremeev in particular looking to stall.
Eremeev trying to control the action but Vos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eremeev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
225 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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27
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenton Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okunaba.
Esposito thuds a left hand into Okunaba's body.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esposito swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba throws a wild body kick that Esposito sees coming a mile off.
Esposito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okunaba 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.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okunaba swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Esposito 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.
Okunaba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esposito.
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Esposito trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Okunaba working a defensive guard here.
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okunaba holds on and takes a little breather.
Okunaba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esposito swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba moves away from the strike by Esposito.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito with a jab.
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
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!
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okunaba. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okunaba defends it well.
Okunaba swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito lands with a straight right. Okunaba didn't see that one coming.
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Esposito.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Esposito moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
As Esposito tries to get set, Okunaba tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba thows a body kick. Esposito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Esposito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Esposito if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
Esposito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okunaba pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okunaba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Esposito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Okunaba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okunaba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Javier Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okunaba won't be happy with that.
Esposito cracks Okunaba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okunaba holding on.
Okunaba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Okunaba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okunaba is working hard here to advance position.
Okunaba has one of Esposito's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Okunaba is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba trying his best to control but Esposito has mounted him.
Okunaba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Esposito is trying to control the action in half guard but Okunaba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep. Esposito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okunaba wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy.
Esposito wants to control but Okunaba is keeping him busy.
Okunaba is trying to maintain the position but Esposito is very close to passing his half guard.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba keeping hold of Esposito's head, controlling as best he can.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esposito is working away from the top position though.
Esposito prevents Okunaba from improving his position.
Okunaba is refusing to be controlled, as Esposito sits in half guard.
Esposito working the head and body with strikes.
Esposito wants to take a breather but Okunaba is having none of it.
Okunaba wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Okunaba is concentrating on defense, preventing Esposito from advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba walks into a stiff left hand from Esposito.
Okunaba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Esposito cracks the inside of Okunaba's front leg.
Okunaba throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but Esposito saw that one coming.
Okunaba throws a push kick but Esposito slaps the foot to one side.
Okunaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
Esposito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okunaba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Esposito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
And Esposito tries to counter it with a takedown but Okunaba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito avoids a kick to the body.
Okunaba thumps Esposito with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Esposito crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okunaba - the referee stops the clock and Esposito gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okunaba. Esposito manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into Esposito's ribs.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito with a jab.
Okunaba moves into range and clinches up with Esposito.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Esposito blocks it.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Esposito's face.
Esposito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okunaba moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Okunaba misses with the body kick
so Esposito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Esposito distracts Okunaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba working a defensive guard here.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Okunaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Esposito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okunaba is on top in guard.
Okunaba trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Esposito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okunaba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba trying to control the position.
Okunaba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Esposito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Okunaba looking to control.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Okunaba working a defensive guard but Esposito manages to pass into side control anyway.
Javier Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Okunaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okunaba seems a little lost for a moment, as Esposito dominates the positioning.
Okunaba wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Esposito trying to control the action but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Esposito is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba is trying to control Esposito's posture but Esposito avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Esposito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
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RATING
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes into the arena with The Grumpy Song blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
243 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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27
250 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada lands with an uppercut that bounces Brophy off the cage and back into range.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
Brophy throws a hook but Harada avoids it easily.
Harada keeps the fight on the outside.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brophy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Harada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harada takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harada.
Harada throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Harada down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Harada's front leg but catches the back leg as Harada tries to avoid it.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Harada off the cage and back into range.
Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada misses with a straight left.
Brophy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brophy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Harada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brophy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harada.
Harada throws a leg kick which misses Brophy's front leg but catches the back leg as Brophy tries to avoid it.
Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brophy.
Harada working aggressively here.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Harada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy lands a big right hand that drops Harada! The killer instinct kicks in and Brophy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Brophy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Brophy!
Bob Brophy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude Patrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patrick throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patrick.
Patrick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Killer Instinct in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Williams misses.
Patrick is looking for a counter combo.
Patrick connects with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Williams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Williams drops Patrick with a left right combo! Williams follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Jean Claude Patrick has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patrick is letting Williams control him for a moment.
Patrick is looking to reverse the position.
Patrick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Williams presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Patrick has given up his back. Will we see Williams going for some submissions?
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Patrick buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams keeps control of the position as Patrick tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Patrick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Williams slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Patrick is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets his hands free as Patrick looks to control.
Williams controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patrick trying to control the hands but Williams breaks the grip.
Patrick tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back.
Williams slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patrick tries to escape but Williams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Claude Patrick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Patrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams throws a leg kick but Patrick moved away.
Williams cracks Patrick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Patrick is rocked!
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Patrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Williams moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Patrick! Williams continues to tee off on Patrick, landing with a left and a right! Williams connects with a right hand that leaves Patrick sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethan Carter Williams!
Ethan Carter Williams is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Carter Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy e- real mother fuckin gs. Gracie has chosen Broke & Hungry as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, DeShawn Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeShawn Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeShawn Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Gracie cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Gracie lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Gracie slips a straight right by Johnson.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie lands a front kick.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson looking to control.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Mateus Gracie decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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