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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
33 - 17 - 2 |
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140 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Moses Ohchooto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai throws a low kick but Ohchooto moves out of range easily.
Ohchooto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Yuudai throws a poor cross that misses
and Ohchooto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto wants to land a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Yuudai cracks Ohchooto with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ohchooto has Yuudai up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuudai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohchooto takes the fight into the clinch.
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with an elbow strike.
Yuudai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuudai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuudai tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Yuudai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yuudai lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuudai stalling against the cage.
Yuudai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yuudai breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Ohchooto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ohchooto throws a hook but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Ohchooto has managed to clinch.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuudai blocking some punches.
Ohchooto misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuudai.
Ohchooto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohchooto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yuudai.
Ohchooto blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yuudai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohchooto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ohchooto is working Yuudai over against the cage.
Yuudai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
A knee to the head by Ohchooto.
Yuudai managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've been informed that Yuudai 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Yuudai on the inside.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yuudai avoiding damage as Ohchooto throws knees to the body.
Yuudai managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Yuudai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ohchooto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yuudai presses Ohchooto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuudai blocking some punches.
Yuudai scores with a shot to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Ohchooto avoids the head kick by Yuudai.
Good work by Ohchooto as he checks the leg kick.
Ohchooto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yuudai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ohchooto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yuudai.
Yuudai connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohchooto takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto lands a head shot.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses.
Ohchooto tests Yuudai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuudai checks a low kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Ohchooto does it's job there.
Yuudai tries to land a leg kick but Ohchooto saw it coming and moves away.
Ohchooto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a lazy body kick
and Ohchooto counters with a straight right hand.
Yuudai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ohchooto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuudai throws a front kick aimed at Ohchooto's knee but Ohchooto avoids it well.
Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuudai.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuudai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ohchooto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai throws a leg kick which misses Ohchooto's front leg but catches the back leg as Ohchooto tries to avoid it.
Yuudai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto misses the jab.
Ohchooto misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ohchooto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Yuudai.
Yuudai misses the jab.
Ohchooto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ohchooto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ohchooto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yuudai - the referee stops the clock and Ohchooto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yuudai. Ohchooto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Yuudai misses.
Yuudai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohchooto.
A little jabbing left from Yuudai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yuudai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ohchooto backs up against the cage.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuudai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a low kick, looking for Ohchooto's leg but Ohchooto calmly moves out of range.
Ohchooto throwing a counter right hand but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai throws a solid leg kick but Ohchooto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuudai.
Yuudai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ohchooto on the side of the head.
Ohchooto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuudai sizes up Ohchooto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuudai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ohchooto's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ohchooto tries to clinch there but Yuudai circles away.
Yuudai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yuudai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut.
Yuudai throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
Ohchooto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yuudai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ohchooto with a body shot.
Ohchooto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuudai can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Yuudai.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up
and Yuudai counters with a good low kick that Ohchooto was not able to check.
Yuudai connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohchooto walks into a stiff left hand from Yuudai.
Ohchooto slips a jab from Yuudai.
A head kick by Ohchooto misses
and Yuudai counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. Ohchooto saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohchooto. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohchooto tries to clinch there but Yuudai circles away.
Yuudai cracks Ohchooto with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a leg kick which misses Ohchooto's front leg but catches the back leg as Ohchooto tries to avoid it.
Yuudai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ohchooto under the eye.
Ohchooto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohchooto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.
Yuudai misses with a wild combination.
Yuudai checks the leg kick.
Yuudai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ohchooto lands a jab to the head.
Yuudai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohchooto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Yuudai blocks the body kick.
Yuudai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohchooto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuudai.
Yuudai walks into a stiff left hand from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ohchooto has managed to clinch.
Yuudai throws an elbow but it misses.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohchooto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yuudai.
Moses Ohchooto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Ohchooto doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuudai circles away.
Yuudai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ohchooto with a body shot.
Yuudai throws a looping overhand right but Ohchooto ducks down to avoid it.
Ohchooto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ohchooto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohchooto misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yuudai! But no joy.
A slow jab from Ohchooto misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuudai.
Ohchooto misses with a left hand
enabling Yuudai to counter with a crisp jab.
Ohchooto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohchooto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yuudai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ohchooto's sensitive parts.
Yuudai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yuudai connects with an inside leg kick.
Ohchooto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohchooto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ohchooto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yuudai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuudai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ohchooto throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuudai.
Ohchooto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuudai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Yuudai.
Ohchooto looks to land a left hand but Yuudai moved out of range nicely.
Ohchooto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yuudai throws a low kick but Ohchooto moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuudai.
Ohchooto tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohchooto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Ohchooto slips under a jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai looks to land a right hand but Ohchooto moved out of range.
Yuudai keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuudai flicks out a counter leg kick but Ohchooto steps away.
Ohchooto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yuudai looks to land a body kick but Ohchooto moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto throws a shot from downtown. Yuudai moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yuudai! But no joy.
Ohchooto throws a big shot that misses.
Yuudai slips under a jab.
Yuudai with a jab.
Ohchooto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Ohchooto forces Yuudai back against the cage and clinches.
Yuudai looking to stall.
Yuudai is working Ohchooto over against the cage.
Yuudai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai blocking some punches.
Ohchooto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuudai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yuudai is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Yuudai.
Nice body kick there by Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses
and Ohchooto counters with a straight right hand.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yuudai tests Ohchooto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohchooto takes the fight into the clinch.
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuudai pushes Ohchooto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuudai takes a shot to the head.
Ohchooto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuudai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohchooto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ohchooto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
Ohchooto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Yuudai avoids the damage to the body.
Ohchooto keeps control of Yuudai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohchooto misses with a knee to the head.
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yuudai.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yuudai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai looks for the body kick but Ohchooto saw that one coming.
Yuudai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range and Yuudai settles back down.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
Ohchooto throws an overhand right that lands on Yuudai's shoulder, as Yuudai tries to avoid the shot.
Ohchooto tries to land a front kick but Yuudai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ohchooto avoids a kick to the body.
Ohchooto lands with a right hand.
Yuudai tries to score with a low kick but Ohchooto moves his leg out of the way.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuudai throws a push kick but Ohchooto slaps the foot to one side.
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Ohchooto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moses Ohchooto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ohchooto fails to land.
Yuudai tries to throw a body punch but Ohchooto avoids it by throwing Yuudai back against the cage.
Yuudai looking to stall.
Yuudai digs a right hand into Ohchooto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohchooto's gas tank.
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuudai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ohchooto's hands.
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!
Ohchooto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuudai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ohchooto defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand.
Yuudai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Yuudai misses
and Ohchooto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuudai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yuudai clobbers Ohchooto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Yuudai coming out on top.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses.
Yuudai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ohchooto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yuudai scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuudai. That's going to slow Ohchooto down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuudai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ohchooto throws the kick towards the body but Yuudai avoids it.
A big left from Ohchooto misses.
Yuudai throws a leg kick but Ohchooto moved away.
Yuudai wants to land a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range.
Yuudai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ohchooto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ohchooto wants to clinch up but Yuudai keeps it at a distance.
Ohchooto ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands with a shot to the body.
Ohchooto misses with a hook.
Yuudai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohchooto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yuudai takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuudai circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohchooto throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Ohchooto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuudai.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Yuudai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeshi Yuudai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohchooto tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohchooto misses with a looping right.
Yuudai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ohchooto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ohchooto walks into a jab.
Yuudai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ohchooto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Yuudai there.
Ohchooto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto throws a leg kick
and Ohchooto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Ohchooto.
Nice body punch from Yuudai.
Ohchooto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Moses Ohchooto.
I think Yuudai 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry has chosen country boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
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38
136 lbs
30 - 16 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry gets caught napping as Epicity dives in and scores a takedown. Landry manages to retain guard.
Epicity stands up and waves to Landry to follow him.
Epicity tries to clinch up.
Landry throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Landry. No joy for Epicity on that attempt.
Epicity shoots in but Landry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Epicity goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Epicity moves forwards but Landry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Landry scoring well with a low kick there.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Landry tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
It appears Epicity was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry tried to score with a low kick but Epicity checks it.
Landry misses with the combination.
And Epicity counters with a quick kick to the body but Landry blocks it.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynden Epicity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense.
Landry throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Landry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Epicity tries to counter by clinching up but Landry breaks away and moves out of range.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epicity.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Epicity changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Landry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Landry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Landry tries to roll over but Epicity keeps him under control.
Landry is staying active underneath Epicity, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landry is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epicity content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Landry wants to improve his position but Epicity is controlling well.
Epicity stops Landry from getting back to his feet.
Landry tries to roll over but Epicity keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry looks like he's trying to stand up.
Epicity missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Epicity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Epicity not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Epicity content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Epicity looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Epicity looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landry.
Epicity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Epicity stuffs the takedown.
Epicity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Epicity takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Epicity plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Epicity tries to counter with a takedown but Landry is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Landry dominated that round.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Epicity misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cletus Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity with a poor takedown
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Epicity moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Landry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Landry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity moves forwards but Landry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity moves out of range as Landry strikes.
No luck for Epicity with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynden Epicity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Landry lands a right hook to the body.
Landry throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Brynden Epicity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Landry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a two punch combo.
Landry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epicity is able to avoid easily.
As Landry looks to move away, Epicity throws a big counter combo but Landry just gets out of the way.
Landry throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Landry only half commits.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Landry circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Landry ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Landry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Epicity counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Landry!
It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Landry looking to score a takedown here. Epicity is defending well but Landry drives through and ends up in Epicity's guard.
Landry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Epicity with a lazy takedown attempt
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landry scores with a hook to the body. Epicity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Landry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Landry ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Epicity appears to be looking for a big counter.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch but Landry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry connects with a nice looking jab.
Epicity ducks right into an uppercut from Landry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Landry pinned against the cage. Landry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
Landry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
Landry connects with a nice looking jab.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Landry misses with a kick to the body.
Epicity shoots in but Landry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity wants to clinch up but Landry keeps it at a distance.
Epicity tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Landry defends well and Epicity ends up having to push Landry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Landry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Landry avoids it.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Landry digs a good hook to Epicity's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Landry misses the jab.
Epicity shoots in looking for a takedown but Landry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Epicity's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epicity moves out of range as Landry strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Landry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Landry lands a nice shot that snaps Epicity's head back.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Landry scores with a three punch combo!
Epicity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Epicity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landry throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Epicity shoots in looking for a takedown. Landry tries to sprawl out of it but Epicity keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Landry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Epicity scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Landry fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Epicity tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cletus Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landry misses with a hook.
Landry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epicity!
Epicity gets a clinch.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Landry.
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epicitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity tries to clinch but Landry moves away
and Landry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck for Epicity with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Landry slaps away a takedown attempt from Epicity, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Landry feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynden Epicity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry throws a series of punches but Epicity avoids them all with ease.
Landry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landry.
Epicity has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landry finds it's way round the side to connect with Epicity's head.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epicity needs to keep his hands up - Landry had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landry. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Epicity somewhat.
Epicity dives in and grabs Landry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Landry pushes down on Epicity's head and hops out.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity shoots in for a double leg but Landry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
Epicity backing away here, and Landry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Landry but Landry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Landry lands with a nice body punch.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Landry works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
Landry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Landry connects with a looping right hand.
Landry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Landry circles away.
Landry feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Epicity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landry shoots in and drives through. Epicity sprawls well.
Epicity tries to counter by clinching up but Landry breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice cross by Landry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity stuffs the takedown.
Epicity dives in and grabs Landry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Landry pushes down on Epicity's head and hops out.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epicity goes for a double leg but Landry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Landry continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Landry.
Landry scores with a decent looking hook.
Epicity closes this distance looking for a takedown but Landry circles away.
Landry throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Brynden Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Landry tried to score with a low kick but Epicity checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Landry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landry 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Landry!
Cletus Landry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Icky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icky comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. De Santo Cristo has chosen Que país é esse? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Icky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Icky misses with a body punch.
Icky is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
Icky lands a nice shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Icky.
Icky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Icky prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo wants the takedown. Icky is fighting it off but De Santo Cristo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Icky's guard against the cage.
De Santo Cristo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Icky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Icky keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
Icky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Icky is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Icky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo looking to sit in guard and control but Icky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Icky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Icky 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.
De Santo Cristo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Icky misses with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Icky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Santo Cristo delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo digs a good body shot into Icky's ribs.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body kick.
Icky connects with a leg kick. De Santo Cristo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook
and Icky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Icky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Icky.
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a chopping leg kick but Icky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Icky tenderised De Santo Cristo's leg. De Santo Cristo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Icky misses with an uppercut. De Santo Cristo saw that one coming.
Icky lands with an uppercut that bounces De Santo Cristo off the cage and back into range.
De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Icky.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Icky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Icky throws a shot from downtown. De Santo Cristo moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Icky misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icky scores with a spinning back kick!
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Icky.
Icky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Icky!
De Santo Cristo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Icky counters with a nice body kick.
Icky lands a glancing blow to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
De Santo Cristo scores with a spinning back kick!
De Santo Cristo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Icky is out of range.
Icky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Santo Cristo to score with a decent uppercut.
Icky moves away from the strike by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Icky sprawls well. Icky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Santo Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricky Icky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for De Santo Cristo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Icky. That's going to slow De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo fakes the leg kick and cracks Icky in the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown
and Icky counters with a right hand to the body.
Icky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around?
De Santo Cristo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Icky jabs De Santo Cristo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Icky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Icky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Icky's ribcage but misses.
Icky throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Santo Cristo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo working the strikes but Icky uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo throws a strike but Icky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Icky looking for a sweep. Not yet Icky, not yet.
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Santo Cristo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Icky's guard and throws a big left but Icky blocks it.
Icky working a defensive guard here.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Icky is keeping the position for now.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Icky's guard and throws a big left but Icky blocks it.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Icky is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo trying to move into half guard but instead Icky has managed to sweep!
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Santo Cristo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Icky is fighting to break De Santo Cristo's control of his arms but De Santo Cristo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icky stopping the sweep attempt from De Santo Cristo.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Icky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santo Cristo thuds a left hand into Icky's body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Icky circles away.
De Santo Cristo gets the takedown into side control.
De Santo Cristo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Icky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Santo Cristo landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo working away.
De Santo Cristo taking a breather here.
De Santo Cristo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Santo Cristo with the ground and pound but Icky regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the action in half guard but Icky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Icky is looking to improve his position.
Icky trying to hold on to De Santo Cristo's head to control him but De Santo Cristo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De Santo Cristo scores with a decent looking hook.
De Santo Cristo throws a low kick, looking for Icky's leg but Icky calmly moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo misses with a kick to the body.
Icky cracks a nice hook into De Santo Cristo's ribs.
Icky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick which misses Icky's front leg but catches the back leg as Icky tries to avoid it.
Icky misses with a few strikes there.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santo Cristo slips a jab from Icky.
Icky throws a lazy uppercut
and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice body kick.
Icky motions for De Santo Cristo to come forward. Icky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Icky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Icky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Icky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Santo Cristo circles away quickly and effectively.
Icky throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Santo Cristo defending well as Icky loads up on a big left hand.
De Santo Cristo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Icky.
De Santo Cristo misses with a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo thumps Icky with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch there but Icky circles away.
It looked like Icky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Icky checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Icky misses the target.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot.
Icky throws the kick towards the body but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
Nice body kick there by De Santo Cristo.
Icky misses with a wild body shot.
Icky lands a body shot.
De Santo Cristo moves to clinch but Icky breaks away
and Icky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Icky.
De Santo Cristo jabs at Icky's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Icky circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Icky. De Santo Cristo shrugs it off though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo scores with a body shot.
Icky avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Icky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a double leg but Icky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Icky walks into a stiff left hand from De Santo Cristo.
Icky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Santo Cristo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icky was well out of range. Poor timing from De Santo Cristo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Icky lands with an overhand left.
Icky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Santo Cristo can pounce on him.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Icky keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Icky. That snapped De Santo Cristo's head back.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but Icky circles away and keeps his distance.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot that sends Icky's belly button to the back.
De Santo Cristo cracks Icky with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the side of Icky's head but Icky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Icky scores with a hook.
Icky misses with a series of wild punches.
Icky lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santo Cristo's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Santo Cristo lands in his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Icky keeps working.
Icky is looking for a sweep. De Santo Cristo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Icky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Icky manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao De Santo Cristo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arlington Beech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruyne comes into the arena with Busta Rhymes - Other Side Of The Road blaring out of the sound system. Beech comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Know My Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arlington Beech has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with De Bruyne's chin.
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
27 - 9 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Arlington Beech!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruyne darts in looking for a takedown but Beech gets double underhooks and turns Bruyne into the cage.
Beech motions for Bruyne to come forward. Beech throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Beech 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.
Beech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne throws a lazy head kick
and Beech counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Beech ducks down to avoid it.
Beech let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beech throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beech does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bruyne misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne shoots in for a takedown but Beech shows good takedown defense.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Beech. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Beech keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beech thuds a left hand into Bruyne's body.
Bruyne lands with a hook. Beech tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beech takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bruyne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beech's head.
Bruyne tries to keep at a distance but Beech has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beech is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Bruyne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Bruyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beech moves out of range as Bruyne throws a body kick.
Beech flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruyne steps away.
Beech lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Beech misses
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Bruyne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Beech keeps moving.
Bruyne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruyne throws a big elbow that misses.
Bruyne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beech looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bruyne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beech controlling Bruyne's posture.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beech.
Beech looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Nice shot by Beech.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bruyne lands with a nice body kick.
Bruyne throws a right hand that Beech ducks under and follows up with a left that Beech also avoids with ease.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Beech.
Beech misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne shoots in but Beech avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruyne misses with a looping right.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech thows a leg kick but Bruyne checks it
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beech misses with a body kick.
Bruyne attempts a counter takedown but Beech avoids it well and moves away.
Beech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beech throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Bruyne misses
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Beech.
Bruyne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beech sprawls and moves away.
Arlington Beech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne takes one on the button.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne misses with a hook
letting Beech counter with a right hand.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beech.
Beech lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beech slips a jab from Bruyne.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Beech checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beech throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
Beech scores with a shot to the body.
Beech throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruyne counters with a left and a right that stings Beech.
Bruyne tries a low kick but Beech avoids it.
Beech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beech attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beech connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beech misses with a leg kick.
Bruyne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beech moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruyne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beech fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruyne.
Bruyne fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Bruyne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bruyne is predictable there
and Beech counters with a leg kick.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Beech moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beech throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Bruyne moves out of range as Beech throws a body kick.
Bruyne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruyne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beech is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bruyne with a body shot.
Bruyne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruyne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beech misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arlington Beech will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bruyne misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruyne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beech wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
Beech moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beech blocks a head kick by Bruyne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beech shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beech has his hands clasped together around Bruyne's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but Beech defending well.
Beech is looking to control Bruyne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beech avoid being mounted?
Bruyne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruyne with the ground and pound but Beech uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beech not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beech keeping full guard, as Bruyne tries to pass.
Bruyne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beech's head.
Beech utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruyne tries to free his leg and advance position but Beech is retaining full guard.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Beech keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Beech avoids it.
Bruyne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bruyne's corner calls for a 1-2. Bruyne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
A swing and a miss from Beech.
Bruyne throws a big counter combination but Beech scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
Beech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne jabs at Beech's body.
Bruyne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruyne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Beech on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beech.
Beech lands a shot to the body.
Bruyne successfully pulls guard.
Beech advances position into side control!
Beech working away.
Bruyne is looking to regain half guard here but Beech keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruyne 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... De Bruyne!
De Bruyne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov comes to the cage accompanied by КАТЮШA. Matus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crow Spirit. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Chekhov.
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov checks a low kick from Matus.
Chekhov lands a head shot.
A low kick from Matus misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Chekhov blocks the leg kick.
Chekhov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov throws a low kick, looking for Matus's leg but Matus calmly moves out of range.
Matus misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chekhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
A solid body kick from Matus.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
Chekhov throws a front kick that sends Matus stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matus checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Nice shot by Matus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov walks into a jab.
Matus throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chekhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Chekhov.
Matus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chekhov, pushing him back against the cage.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chekhov jumps guard and drags Matus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov is trying to keep Matus in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov has control of Matus's left arm, preventing Matus from doing any damage.
Chekhov trying to keep a closed guard but Matus is proving a slippery customer.
Matus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chekhov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chekhov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chekhov jabs Matus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chekhov thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matus misses the body punch
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov lands a nice hook to Matus's body. Matus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Chekhov's torso.
Chekhov swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matus connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Chekhov there.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekhov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matus throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov 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.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
A jab from Matus misses.
Chekhov misses with a right hand
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Chekhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chekhov throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov rushes Matus and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses with the head strike.
Chekhov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov trying to control the position but instead, Matus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chekhov into the cage.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus lands a left hand.
Matus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Matus crunches a lovely knee into Chekhov's ribcage.
Chekhov takes a shot to the head.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Matus.
Chekhov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matus tries a body shot but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Matus.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus digs a right hand underneath Chekhov's ribcage. Chekhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Chekhov.
Matus blocks a body shot from Chekhov.
A nice left hand lands by Matus.
Chekhov scores with a hook to the body.
Matus prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Matus swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus pushes Chekhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekhov controls his hands.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chekhov's elbow.
Chekhov pushes Matus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chekhov jumps guard but Matus stands there with Chekhov around his waist. Chekhov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matus misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Chekhov as the two fighters clinch.
Chekhov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekhov controls his hands.
Chekhov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matus walks away with a smile on his face. Chekhov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Matus slips a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Matus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus throws a low kick but Chekhov avoids it.
Matus scores with a spinning back kick!
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Chekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Matus slips a jab from Chekhov.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Chekhov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matus moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Chekhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chekhov cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chekhov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body shot.
Matus avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Matus backs away, Chekhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Chekhov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matus.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chekhov's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chekhov lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Matus there.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matus misses with a hook.
Chekhov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chekhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Chekhov.
Matus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus connects with a single shot there.
Matus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus staying out of range there.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Chekhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
Matus misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matus lands a lovely overhand right.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Matus avoids it.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chekhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Chekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus scores with a nice strike.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chekhov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
After winning the bout, Anton Chekhov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nilkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilkki comes to the cage accompanied by Fintelligens - Sori. 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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145 lbs
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31
151 lbs
29 - 16 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Nilkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nilkki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keosayan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keosayan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keosayan blocks the body kick.
Keosayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keosayan throws a series of punches but Nilkki avoids them all with ease.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki misses with a body shot.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilkki misses with a hook.
Keosayan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilkki can pounce on him.
Keosayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilkki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keosayan just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki throws a solid leg kick but Keosayan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nilkki.
Keosayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilkki defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Nilkki blocks a jab.
Keosayan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keosayan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keosayan.
Keosayan checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan blocks a leg kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Keosayan moved out of range.
Nilkki lands a leg kick that knocks Keosayan off balance momentarily.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nilkki lands a nice hook to Keosayan's body. Keosayan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
Keosayan lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki lands a leg kick that knocks Keosayan off balance momentarily.
That kick from Nilkki tenderised Keosayan's leg. Keosayan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nilkki is looking to chop away at Keosayan's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Keosayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Keosayan down.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keosayan, as that shot connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilkki.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Keosayan moved out of range.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Nilkki moves into the clinch.
Keosayan misses with some punches.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Keosayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keosayan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nilkki eats them both and turns towards Keosayan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Keosayan lands the left hand.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keosayan feints the counter takedown.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nilkki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keosayan on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Nilkki throws a hook but Keosayan avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Nilkki blocks the low kick.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Keosayan keeps it at a distance.
Nilkki moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Nilkki lands a really nice looking cross but Keosayan seems unphased.
Keosayan drives through with a takedown into Nilkki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nilkki keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.
Keosayan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Nilkki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nilkki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nilkki works Keosayan's body with a nice hook.
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keosayan.
Pikku Nilkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki cracks Keosayan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nilkki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keosayan tries to land a leg kick but Nilkki saw it coming and moves away.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilkki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nilkki.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keosayan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keosayan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keosayan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Keosayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Nilkki is trying to keep Keosayan in close.
Nilkki keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Nilkki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilkki is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan throws a big right hand that misses.
Keosayan postures up in Nilkki's guard and throws a big left but Nilkki blocks it.
Keosayan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up.
Nilkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Keosayan controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilkki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nilkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one.
Nilkki throws a right hand that Keosayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keosayan also avoids with ease.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki throws a leg kick
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keosayan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki is positioning himself well to prevent Keosayan advancing to mount.
Nilkki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nilkki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki is trying to keep Keosayan in close.
Nilkki controlling Keosayan's posture.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Nilkki pulls Keosayan in close to prevent any damage.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Keosayan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilkki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
Nilkki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keosayan will feel that in the morning.
Nilkki clobbers Keosayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nilkki gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nilkki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keosayan.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keosayan.
Nilkki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keosayan moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
Nilkki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keosayan controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nilkki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan working some strikes from top position.
Nilkki has control of Keosayan's left arm, preventing Keosayan from doing any damage.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilkki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan postures up and lands a big shot to Nilkki's brow.
Keosayan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nilkki's guard.
Nilkki won't allow Keosayan to pass to mount.
Nilkki tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
Keosayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nilkki defending well though.
Sergey Keosayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Nilkki is having none of it.
Keosayan prevents Nilkki from improving his position.
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but Nilkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keosayan to get the leverage.
Nilkki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nilkki wants to get back to full guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nilkki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keosayan connects with the punch.
Nilkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
Nilkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Keosayan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki moves in looking to clinch but Keosayan pushes him off.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Nilkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keosayan checks a leg kick nicely.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Keosayan moves away and avoids it.
Keosayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keosayan moves out of range as Nilkki throws a body kick.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keosayan jabs Nilkki right on the nose. Nilkki blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Keosayan circles away.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keosayan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Nilkki catches Keosayan right on the button with a cross.
Keosayan staying out of range there.
Keosayan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nilkki as he avoids it easily.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nilkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Nilkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Keosayan misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keosayan. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Keosayan.
I think Nilkki 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Melo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fireball - Pitbull. Panikov has chosen Fighters as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
27 - 12 - 0 |
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo misses with a looping right.
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Melo. Beautiful body shot.
Panikov misses with a hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Panikov enables Melo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Panikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panikov has Melo pulled in close to control his posture.
Melo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Melo from controlling successfully.
Melo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Melo from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Melo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melo avoids a kick to the body.
Melo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov slips a jab from Melo.
Panikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Panikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Panikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow.
Panikov pushes Melo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Melo tries to pull guard but Panikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
I was talking to Melo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melo.
Melo lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Melo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo manages to break the clinch.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melo has managed to clinch.
Melo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Melo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Melo.
Melo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow.
Panikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Melo misses with the head strike.
Melo struggles to land a body shot inside as Panikov controls his hands.
Panikov avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov lands an uppercut.
Melo has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
Panikov has Melo pushed against the cage.
Melo prevents a body shot from Panikov.
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panikov throws a hook but Melo blocks it.
Panikov wants to clinch
and Melo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melo.
Melo wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Panikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melo controls the pace.
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melo controls the pace.
Melo stands and throws Panikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Melo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Melo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Melo but great work by Panikov.
Melo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panikov's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Melo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Melo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Melo throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Melo misses with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a series of strikes. Melo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Melo dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Melo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
It looked like Melo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panikov throws a leg kick which misses Melo's front leg but catches the back leg as Melo tries to avoid it.
Melo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melo moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melo.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Panikov uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo looking for a guillotine here but Panikov defends easily.
Panikov stopping the sweep attempt from Melo.
Panikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Melo looking for a sweep. Not yet Melo, not yet.
Melo working for submissions but it's allowed Panikov to get to half guard.
Melo is looking for a sweep. Panikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melo gets back to full guard.
Melo controls Panikov momentarily but Panikov frees himself.
Melo wants to sweep here but Panikov controlling him for the moment.
Melo is trying to control the position but Panikov postures up.
Melo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melo is looking to sweep but instead, Panikov has passed into half guard.
Melo is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo is working hard here to advance position.
Panikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Panikov prevents Melo from getting the reversal.
Melo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Melo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Panikov passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Panikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Melo is trying desperately to improve position.
Melo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Melo is looking for a sweep. Panikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panikov pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Melo!
Melo is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Panikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Melo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panikov's coach down at The Studio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Panikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Melo looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Melo moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Melo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo misses with a double jab.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Melo moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
Melo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panikov. Panikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Melo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov tries to clinch up.
Panikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Melo's leg. Melo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melo scores with a leg kick.
Melo has Panikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Melo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melo breaks from the clinch.
Melo looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Panikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Melo's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov wants to clinch up but Melo keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melo lands with a straight right. Panikov didn't see that one coming.
Melo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Renan Melo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Melo on the inside.
A short right from Panikov on the inside.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Melo is trying to pull guard but Panikov has him pressed against the cage.
Panikov trying to control the position but instead, Melo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panikov into the cage.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov can't find room to land a body shot as Melo controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melo.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Melo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Panikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov presses Melo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panikov walks away with a smile on his face. Melo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Melo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panikov is looking to slow Melo down with leg kicks.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melo slips under a jab from Panikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Melo avoids the body shot from Panikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov wants to stall.
Melo swings wildly with an uppercut but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melo working aggressively here.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Melo controls his hands.
Melo tries to pull guard but Panikov won't allow it.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Melo lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I think Panikov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renan Melo!
A very excited looking Renan Melo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Skrumbo 's choice of entrance music: It's a fight!!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Skrumbo !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust throws a nice looking combination but Skrumbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Dust thows a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust scores with a three punch combo!
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Dust misses its intended target.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Dust moved out of range nicely.
Dust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dust.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dust closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skrumbo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dust shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skrumbo is trying to defend but Dust finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dust tries to pass to full mount but Skrumbo defends it.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dust throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skrumbo pushes Dust off looking to stand but Dust dives back in and keeps control.
Skrumbo pushes Dust off and gets back to his feet.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Dust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skrumbo .
Dust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dust tests Skrumbo 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
Skrumbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dust with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust swinging wildly here.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dust throws a front kick aimed at Skrumbo 's knee but Skrumbo avoids it well.
Skrumbo blocks a jab.
Skrumbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
Dust throws a poor cross that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a left to the body.
Dust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dust thumps Skrumbo with a low kick.
Dust feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrumbo 's calf.
Dust looks to land a left hand but Skrumbo moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dust fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skrumbo , as that shot connected.
Dust throws an off balance right hand
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrumbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dust on the side of the head.
Dust looks to land a right hand but Skrumbo moved out of range.
Dust throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skrumbo connects with the punch.
Dust is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skrumbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dust had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Dust appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo misses with a looping left.
Skrumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dust throws a front kick aimed at Skrumbo 's knee but Skrumbo avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Dust is out of range.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrumbo lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Dust tenderised Skrumbo 's leg. Skrumbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dust throws a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Skrumbo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skrumbo throws a fast counter high kick but Dust manages to duck under it in time.
Skrumbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Dust's ribs.
Dust with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Dust misses with a hook
and Skrumbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dust thinking.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
Dust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Dust moves away and avoids it.
Dust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dust scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dust manages to avoid it.
Dust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dust ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Dust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skrumbo .
Da Skrumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Dust misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skrumbo jabs at Dust's body.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dust was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Dust's ribs.
Dust has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skrumbo .
A clash of legs there as Skrumbo blocks the low kick.
Dust tries to score with a low kick but Skrumbo moves his leg out of the way.
Dust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dust throws a hook but Skrumbo avoids it easily.
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrumbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Dust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skrumbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Dust moves away and avoids it.
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!
Dust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dust shoots in and gets a takedown into Skrumbo 's guard.
Skrumbo pushes Dust off and scrambles back to his feet.
Skrumbo lands with an overhand left.
Dust fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dust was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dust misses with a looping right.
Dust moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
As Skrumbo backs away, Dust returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust staying out of range there.
Skrumbo scores with a nice right hand.
Skrumbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dust scores with a nice strike.
Dust dives in and scores a takedown into Skrumbo 's guard.
Dust postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Skrumbo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dust wants to control from the top but Skrumbo keeps moving.
Skrumbo pushes Dust off and gets back to his feet.
Skrumbo needs to keep his hands up - Dust had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo with a jab.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dust half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dust connects with an inside leg kick.
Dust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dust misses with a low kick as Skrumbo jumps back.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Skrumbo cracks Dust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skrumbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dust.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skrumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dust's head.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust lands with a cross.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skrumbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Skrumbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dust staying out of range there.
Dust moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Dust.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Dust catches Skrumbo right on the button with a cross.
Skrumbo jabs Dust right on the nose. Dust blinks but takes it well.
Dust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Dust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skrumbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dust.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range.
Dust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo clobbers Dust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dust finds it's way round the side to connect with Skrumbo 's head.
Dust connects with a leg kick. Skrumbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dust slips under a jab.
Dust looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dust throws a leg kick but Skrumbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Dust 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Da Skrumbo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust misses with a takedown
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Skrumbo throws out a counter right but Dust avoids it with no problem.
Dust misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dust scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skrumbo in his tracks.
Dust throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo scores with a jab. Dust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
Dust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Skrumbo lands.
Skrumbo sizes up Dust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the body.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Skrumbo stuns Dust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skrumbo scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Dust tenderised Skrumbo 's leg. Skrumbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skrumbo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Dust misses.
Dust throws a sloppy head kick and Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skrumbo lands a nice shot that snaps Dust's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust cracks Skrumbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo moves forwards but Dust connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skrumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust drops his hands momentarily and Skrumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dust lands a jab to the nose.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dust tries to score with a low kick but Skrumbo moves his leg out of the way.
Skrumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skrumbo connects with a jab.
Skrumbo scores with a hook to the body. Dust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dust throws a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it.
It seemed like Skrumbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrumbo lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust misses with a low kick as Skrumbo jumps back.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Skrumbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skrumbo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Skrumbo !
A victorious Da Skrumbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by JEW FLOW. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Donnelly!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnelly takes one to the side of the head.
Donowitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through Donnelly's defenses.
Donnelly throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Donnelly misses.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donowitz doesn't seem phased though.
Donnelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Donowitz circles away.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Donnelly.
Donowitz works Donnelly's body with a nice hook.
Donnelly scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheers as Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donowitz doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Donnelly jabs Donowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Donnelly.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donnelly misses with a left hand
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Donnelly counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly throws a series of punches but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donnelly scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly motions for Donowitz to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Donowitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donnelly.
Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Donnelly misses the target.
Liam Donnelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz with a poor takedown
and Donnelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donnelly throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses
and Donowitz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donnelly won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz trying to control the action but Donnelly is working from the bottom.
Donowitz working the body and head with strikes.
Donowitz working the ground and pound but Donnelly is defending the strikes.
Donnelly gets back to half guard.
Donowitz uses his free foot to push down on Donnelly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donnelly.
Donnelly can't escape the position.
Donnelly keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Donnelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnelly moves away.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donnelly looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donnelly lands a left and a right that send Donowitz crashing to the mat, dazed. Donnelly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Donowitz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Donnelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donnelly loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donnelly misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
and Donnelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abraham Donowitz's cut is getting worse.
Donnelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donowitz attempts a counter takedown but Donnelly avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donnelly throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a single leg into guard. Donnelly didn't expect that.
Donowitz postures up and lands a big shot to Donnelly's brow.
Donnelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donowitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donowitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donnelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donowitz chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Donnelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donowitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Donnelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donnelly wants to control but Donowitz passes easily into half guard.
Donnelly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donnelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donowitz defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly is trying to control the position but Donowitz postures up.
Donnelly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donowitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donnelly is on top in guard.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Donnelly controlling him for the moment.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Donnelly postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donowitz looking for a guillotine here but Donnelly defends easily.
Donowitz wants to control but Donnelly passes easily into half guard.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Donnelly has control of the leg.
Donowitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donnelly is working away from the top position though.
Donowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Donnelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donnelly throws an off balance right hand
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
Donnelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donnelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Donowitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Nice body kick there by Donnelly.
Donnelly misses the body punch
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly lands with a nice body punch.
Donnelly misses with a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donnelly!
Donnelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donnelly is still trying to improve position.
Donowitz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Donnelly's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
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!
Donnelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Donowitz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donowitz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz is putting a hurting on Donnelly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Donowitz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Donowitz cracks Donnelly with a big elbow.
Donowitz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz working Donnelly over with strikes here.
Donnelly tries to reverse the position but Donowitz maintains control.
Donnelly wants to hold on but Donowitz pushes him away.
Donnelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donnelly tries to lock up and control but Donowitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donowitz trying to control but Donnelly is having none of it.
Donowitz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Donnelly is looking to improve his position but Donowitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Donowitz avoids the attempt from Donnelly to control.
Donnelly regains half guard.
Donowitz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donnelly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Donnelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donowitz is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Donowitz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donowitz scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donnelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liam Donnelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donnelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz tries to counter with a takedown but Donnelly is quick to defend against it.
Donnelly is looking to land body kicks.
Donnelly misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donnelly thinking.
Donnelly takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and Donnelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly lands a head kick. Donowitz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Donnelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Donowitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donnelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donnelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz jabs Donnelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnelly moves away.
Donnelly misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donnelly takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donowitz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donnelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Donnelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Donowitz should have avoided that one.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the head.
Donnelly tries to clinch but Donowitz is having none of it.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick.
Donnelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly blocks a jab.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz throws a quick counter head kick but Donnelly was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donowitz if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick from Donnelly misses
and Donowitz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donnelly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly is not content to let Donowitz control the position.
Donnelly dodges the ground and pound from Donowitz.
Donowitz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Donowitz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Donnelly is not content to let Donowitz control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Donnelly is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz lands some shots froms side control.
Donnelly is trying to get back to half guard.
Donowitz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donnelly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Donnelly is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Donowitz working the body and head with strikes.
Donowitz working the ground and pound from side control.
Donnelly tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz wants to control but Donnelly is keeping him busy.
Donowitz misses with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donowitz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abraham Donowitz!
Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov has chosen Hangar 18 as his entrance music. George Pedro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro clinches up against the cage.
Bashorov blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Bashorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bashorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashorov.
Bashorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedro tries to clinch up but Bashorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Bashorov - just one landing.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedro instigates a clinch.
Bashorov lands with a right to the head.
Bashorov lands with a left to the head.
Bashorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro tightens his grip and picks Bashorov up, before dumping him to the ground. Bashorov manages to land in guard.
Bashorov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bashorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pedro lands a couple of elbows.
Bashorov seems keen to control Pedro's posture.
Pedro is in close to Bashorov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pedro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashorov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pedro controlling from the top position.
Bashorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro landing some decent shots from guard.
Pedro is in close to Bashorov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bashorov working for a triangle but Pedro defends it easily.
Pedro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pedro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bashorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro trying to control but Bashorov is working from the bottom.
Pedro looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Bashorov.
Bashorov is trying to control the position but Pedro postures up.
Bashorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pedro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pedro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pedro preventing the sweep.
Bashorov working a defensive guard here.
Bashorov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedro, not yet.
Pedro is pulling down on Bashorov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bashorov, at least for the moment.
Bashorov throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro is trying to keep Bashorov in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Bashorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pedro doesn't seem phased though.
Bashorov connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bashorov tries to get set, Pedro tries to push him back and clinch up but Bashorov manages to avoid the attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Bashorov scores with a four punch combination!
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bashorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pedro connects with the punch.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bashorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedro clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Pedro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bashorov working aggressively here.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bashorov avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Bashorov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pedro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov wants to take the fight to the mat but Pedro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bashorov controls the action.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Bashorov.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedro lands a takedown into guard.
Pedro looking to pass the guard.
Bashorov keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Bashorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bashorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pedro defends well.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Bashorov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard.
Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashorov is one step ahead there.
Bashorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
George Pedro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashorov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro seems keen to control Bashorov's posture.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pedro controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bashorov postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pedro as he jumps to the side.
George Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Pedro slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
Pedro darts in looking for a takedown but Bashorov gets double underhooks and turns Pedro into the cage.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Pedro moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bashorov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bashorov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
Bashorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pedro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bashorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashorov works the jab nicely.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Pedro's head but Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pedro throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Bashorov misses.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bashorov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov 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!
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Pedro's ribs.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
A head kick misses from Pedro.
Bashorov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Pedro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bashorov.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bashorov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashorov.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pedro tries to roll over but Bashorov keeps him under control.
Pedro is staying active underneath Bashorov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pedro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro wants to improve his position but Bashorov is controlling well.
Pedro is trying to maintain the position but Bashorov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bashorov is looking for a kimura here.
Pedro is trying to maintain the position but Bashorov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bashorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two 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.
Bashorov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bashorov is looking for a kimura here.
Bashorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bashorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pedro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pedro wants to get back to full guard.
Bashorov is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pedro is controlling Bashorov's trapped leg to prevent Bashorov from advancing to side control.
Pedro is trying to get back to full guard.
Bashorov is looking to take a break and control but Pedro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashorov moves out of range as Pedro throws a body kick.
Bashorov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pedro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bashorov lands a jab to the nose.
Bashorov throws a shot to the body.
Bashorov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Bashorov.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pedro throws a one two combo.
Bashorov with a nice cross.
A combination from Bashorov does no damage.
Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bashorov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pedro was covering up waiting for the punch and Bashorov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pedro is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bashorov lands with a shot to the body.
Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Pedro dives in and scores a takedown into Bashorov's guard.
Pedro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bashorov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pedro is looking to work some ground and pound but Bashorov has wrist control.
Pedro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pedro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro cracks Bashorov with a solid left hand.
Pedro trying to control but Bashorov is working from the bottom.
Bashorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pedro controls the pace.
Bashorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pedro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pedro is working Bashorov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pedro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bashorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pedro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pedro works over Bashorov with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pedro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pedro landing with the ground and pound.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Bashorov.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pedro manages to get himself to full guard.
Pedro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bashorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pedro is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Pedro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedro, not yet.
Pedro keeping full guard, as Bashorov tries to pass.
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bashorov trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedro lunges at Bashorov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bashorov's hand.
Bashorov lands a slapping body shot.
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Pedro.
Pedro tries to move into range but Bashorov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bashorov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Pedro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pedro is looking to clinch but Bashorov is avoiding it.
Pedro looks to clinch
and Bashorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pedro thinking.
Pedro lands with a shot to the body.
Bashorov lands a jab to the head.
Bashorov lands with a right hand.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro is looking to wear down Bashorov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedro.
Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bashorov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bashorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pedro misses with the body kick
and Bashorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bashorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bashorov.
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!
Pedro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bashorov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pedro's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pedro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bashorov's best efforts.
Pedro trying to control but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bashorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pedro keeps working.
Pedro is looking for a sweep. Bashorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pedro trying to control but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov is trying to control the action in half guard but Pedro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
George Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bashorov is controlling the pace.
Bashorov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pedro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pedro wants to control but Bashorov is keeping busy.
Bashorov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pedro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Bashorov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pedro as he jumps to the side.
Pedro throws a combination that misses
and Bashorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pedro moves to clinch but Bashorov breaks away
and Bashorov counters with a single leg into guard. Pedro didn't expect that.
Pedro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashorov.
Pedro is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov landing with the ground and pound.
Pedro wants to hit a switch here but Bashorov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pedro there!
Karim Bashorov 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.
Pedro is bucking up trying to escape but Bashorov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bashorov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Pedro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pedro wants to hold on but Bashorov pushes him away.
Bashorov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bashorov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pedro wants to hold on but Bashorov pushes him away.
Pedro is trying desperately to improve position.
Bashorov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bashorov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
During a confident post fight interview, Karim Bashorov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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