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Carnage 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kosma Wawelski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Durk De Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durk De Jong acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosma Wawelski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Durk De Jong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wawelski misses with a takedown attempt - De Jong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on De Jong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wawelski shoots in looking for a takedown but De Jong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wawelski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Jong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wawelski is looking for a counter combo.
Wawelski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosma Wawelski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wawelski shoots in but De Jong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wawelski has his takedown stuffed
and De Jong counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wawelski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Jong counters with a stiff right hand.
Wawelski shoots and misses
and De Jong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wawelski is defended easily by De Jong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wawelski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wawelski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Jong throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
De Jong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wawelski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wawelski stays in close to De Jong's body and controls the position.
Wawelski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Jong for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wawelski tries to free his leg and advance position but De Jong is retaining full guard.
Wawelski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wawelski trying to control but De Jong is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wawelski dodges the punch combination from De Jong.
Wawelski feints and as De Jong raises his hands in defense, Wawelski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wawelski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Jong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wawelski, into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Jong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wawelski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong throwing strikes from guard but Wawelski blocks nicely.
De Jong looking to sit in guard and control but Wawelski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Jong being controlled here, momentarily.
Wawelski wants to control from the top but De Jong keeps moving.
Wawelski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four 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.
De Jong has a closed guard, preventing Wawelski from standing up.
Wawelski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wawelski trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wawelski 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.
Wawelski tries to free his leg and advance position but De Jong is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Jong keeping moving, preventing Wawelski from controlling successfully.
Wawelski drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Jong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Jong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Jong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Durk De Jong 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.
Wawelski shoots in for a double leg but De Jong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kosma Wawelski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wawelski has his takedown stuffed
and De Jong counters with an outside leg kick.
De Jong swinging wildly here.
Wawelski shoots in but De Jong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Jong throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosma Wawelski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wawelski fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from De Jong does no damage.
De Jong fails to land with a series of punches.
Wawelski feinted with a counter takedown.
De Jong misses with a low kick.
Wawelski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski shoots in and drives through. De Jong sprawls well.
De Jong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wawelski tries for a takedown but De Jong circles away easily
letting De Jong counter with a right hand.
De Jong lands a jab-cross combination.
De Jong shoots in but no luck this time.
De Jong slaps away a takedown attempt from Wawelski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Jong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wawelski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wawelski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Jong wants to control but Wawelski postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawelski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Jong is avoiding damage well.
Wawelski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Jong, who protects the arm well.
Kosma Wawelski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wawelski controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wawelski advances to mount.
Wawelski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wawelski working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. De Jong turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Wawelski off and cradles De Jong's limp body as Wawelski celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kosma Wawelski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Irrozios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigga Blackie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irrozios comes to the cage accompanied by L'Algérino - Hasni. Blackie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. NeiroMonk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Irrozios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Irrozios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nigga Blackie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrozios clobbers Blackie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackie takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Blackie.
Blackie feints the counter takedown.
Irrozios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrozios shoots in but no luck this time.
Irrozios misses with a straight left.
Blackie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Irrozios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irrozios pounces like a tiger and cracks Blackie with a vicious hook! Blackie is down but not out! Irrozios follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Irrozios!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Pokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrus Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pokey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Keep My Name Out Yo Mouth. Big Pokey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyrus Murphy's chin.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Pokey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrus Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Pokey.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Pokey lands a jab to the nose.
Pokey throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pokey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy won't allow Pokey to get back to his feet.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pokey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy postures up in Pokey's guard and throws a big left but Pokey blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Pokey has wrist control.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses. Pokey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murphy's guard. Nice move by Pokey!
Pokey is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him.
Pokey wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Pokey stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pokey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pokey throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokey misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy wants to control but Pokey is keeping him busy.
Murphy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy misses with the ground and pound.
Pokey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pokey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murphy.
Murphy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pokey some visible discomfort.
Murphy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Murphy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Murphy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murphy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pokey tries to improve position but can't.
Pokey is pushing Murphy's head away, looking to escape. Murphy manages to hold on to the position though.
Murphy swings around for an armbar but Pokey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murphy's guard.
Pokey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pokey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pokey trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pokey is one step ahead there.
Pokey throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrus Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pokey scores with a shot to the body.
Pokey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tyrus Murphy has been cut.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pokey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Pokey lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pokey throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pokey finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pokey circles away.
Pokey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pokey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Big Pokey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Pokey counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Murphy badly! He tries to strike back but Pokey puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Murphy out cold! Oh man, Murphy will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Pokey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorkem Tuncer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, March of Cambreadth. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorkem Tuncer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Tuncer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clarke can't break the clinch.
Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuncer wants to clinch up but Clarke keeps it at a distance.
Clarke rushes Tuncer and presses him up against the cage.
Tuncer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tuncer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuncer swings wildly with an uppercut but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer gets a clinch.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke misses with the combination.
Tuncer moves in looking to clinch but Clarke pushes him off.
Clarke rushes Tuncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke blocks an elbow strike from Tuncer.
I was talking to Clarke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tuncer misses with a body punch.
Tuncer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuncer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuncer misses with a punch to the body.
Tuncer misses with the head strike.
Clarke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Tuncer.
Tuncer missing with knees to the body.
Tuncer tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarke avoids the damage to the body.
Tuncer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuncer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuncer effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer struggles to land a body shot inside as Clarke controls his hands.
Tuncer pushes off an throws an elbow but Clarke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tuncer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clarke.
Tuncer misses with a knee to the head.
Clarke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tuncer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tuncer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clarke's defenses.
Come on Clarke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuncer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tuncer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clarke letting Tuncer take a breather here.
Clarke is trying to break the clinch but Tuncer has him pressed against the cage.
Clarke is trying to break the clinch but Tuncer is controlling him.
Tuncer misses with the head strike.
Tuncer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clarke letting Tuncer take a breather here.
Tuncer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuncer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tuncer lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuncer scores a nice knee to the body.
Tuncer trying to land knees to the body.
Tuncer trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuncer trying to land knees to the body.
Clarke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuncer misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tuncer obliges.
Tuncer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tuncer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorkem Tuncer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tuncer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clarke scores with a nice head shot.
Clarke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuncer tries to bum rush Clarke with a series of wild strikes but Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clarke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tuncer just manages to avoid it.
Tuncer tries to bum rush Clarke with a series of wild strikes but Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuncer closes the distance and clinches.
Clarke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clarke blocks an uppercut.
Tuncer misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tuncer misses with an elbow over the top.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tuncer darts in and clinches Clarke up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke letting Tuncer take a breather here.
Tuncer lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuncer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tuncer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tuncer tries to work over Clarke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuncer struggles to land a body shot inside as Clarke controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tuncer fails to land.
Tuncer looking to stall.
Tuncer scores a nice knee to the body.
Tuncer struggles to land a body shot inside as Clarke controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tuncer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tuncer trying to land knees to the body.
Tuncer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clarke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuncer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuncer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuncer working Clarke over with knees to the body.
Tuncer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarke is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clarke throws a counter high kick but Tuncer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Tuncer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke drives through and clinches with Tuncer against the cage.
Tuncer misses with a knee to the head.
Gorkem Tuncer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuncer throws an elbow but misses.
Clarke lands with a light punch inside.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tuncer drives through and clinches with Clarke against the cage.
Clarke is trying to break the clinch but Tuncer has him pressed against the cage.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Michael Clarke is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarke clinches up with Tuncer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Clarke scores with a knee to the head.
Clarke stalling in the clinch but Tuncer improves position.
Tuncer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuncer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tuncer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Clarke can't break the clinch.
Clarke being controlled against the cage.
Clarke blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorkem Tuncer 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!
Tuncer tries to clinch up but Clarke circles away and keeps his distance.
Clarke works Tuncer's body with a nice hook.
Tuncer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tuncer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuncer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clarke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarke rushes Tuncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuncer.
Tuncer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clarke avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tuncer has Clarke pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is pushing Tuncer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke tries to break the clinch but Tuncer is controlling the position.
Tuncer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tuncer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clarke up against the cage.
Clarke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clarke managing to block the knees to the body from Tuncer.
Clarke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clarke blocks the elbow strike.
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.
Tuncer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuncer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuncer misses with the head strike.
Tuncer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuncer lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuncer being controlled against the cage.
Tuncer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tuncer can't find room to land a body shot as Clarke controls the action.
Clarke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer letting Clarke take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clarke.
Tuncer throws an elbow that misses.
Tuncer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke clinches up with Tuncer and pushes him back against the cage.
Clarke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tuncer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clarke avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer trying to land knees to the body.
Tuncer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuncer misses with a knee strike.
Tuncer throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarke.
Michael Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuncer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clarke prevents a body shot from Tuncer.
Tuncer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuncer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tuncer stalls.
Tuncer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuncer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clarke backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gorkem Tuncer.
I've got Tuncer 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 Franklin scores the fight for Gorkem Tuncer!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Gorkem Tuncer!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Gorkem Tuncer!
Gorkem Tuncer wins by unanimous decision!
Gorkem Tuncer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brisco County Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). County Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Theme Song. Phelps has chosen Let's Get it On as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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27
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brisco County Jr !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of County Jr 's head.
Phelps gets a clinch.
County Jr misses with the head strike.
County Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phelps.
Phelps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
County Jr looking to stall.
Phelps lands a left hand that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
Phelps misses with a knee strike.
Phelps is leaning against County Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
County Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phelps has County Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. County Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phelps lands a shot to the body.
Phelps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
County Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Phelps.
Phelps landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phelps misses with a short punch on the inside.
County Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, County Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps displaying some good clinch control by pressing County Jr up against the cage.
County Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Phelps swings away with an uppercut that misses.
County Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phelps backwards.
Phelps lands a nice shot to the body.
Phelps has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. County Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phelps can turn it around.
Phelps tries to land a knee to the head but County Jr blocks with his arms.
Phelps tries a body shot but County Jr blocks it.
County Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phelps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by County Jr .
Phelps pushes County Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phelps lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Phelps.
Phelps takes a shot to the head.
Phelps landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phelps throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County Jr blocks a body shot from Phelps.
Phelps throws a head punch that misses.
County Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
County Jr misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, County Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
County Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
County Jr taking a breather.
Phelps lands a right hand that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
Phelps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with County Jr 's elbow.
Phelps tries to score a body lock takedown but County Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
County Jr is trying to break free.
Phelps throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phelps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phelps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phelps.
Phelps makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
County Jr misses with some punches.
County Jr blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps connects with a knee to the head.
County Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phelps is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phelps misses with a knee strike.
Phelps prevents a body shot from County Jr .
Phelps drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brisco County Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Phelps.
Phelps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
County Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Phelps misses with a short punch on the inside.
County Jr works on Phelps's body with a couple of short punches.
County Jr taking a breather.
Phelps taking a breather.
Phelps looking to throw knees to the head but County Jr is blocking nicely.
County Jr lands with a right to the head.
Phelps fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps tries to land knees in the clinch but County Jr avoids the damage to the body.
County Jr takes a shot to the head.
Phelps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
County Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phelps trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Phelps - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phelps lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phelps misses with some punches.
Phelps lands with a light punch inside.
Phelps can't find room to land a body shot as County Jr controls the action.
Phelps trying to land knees to the body.
Phelps lands a nice uppercut.
Phelps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
County Jr blocking some punches.
Phelps blocks a body shot from County Jr .
Phelps lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phelps fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from County Jr as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Phelps dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phelps looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
County Jr tries to score with a low kick but Phelps moves his leg out of the way.
County Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Phelps is clearly trying to counter these attacks from County Jr with a body shot.
County Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phelps slips under a jab from County Jr .
It seemed like Phelps was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
County Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
County Jr misses with a wild combination.
County Jr misses with a double jab
and Phelps counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps throws a right and a left that County Jr avoids nicely.
Phelps lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phelps tries to clinch but County Jr is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but County Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phelps slips under a jab from County Jr .
Phelps swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phelps connects with a nice looking jab.
County Jr misses with a looping left.
Phelps now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
County Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Phelps seems unphased.
County Jr throws a combination that misses
and Phelps counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps County Jr thinking.
Leon Phelps seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County Jr misses with a hook
and Phelps counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
County Jr throws a hook but Phelps avoids it easily.
Brisco County Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phelps's hands are dropping dangerously low here and County Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phelps scrambles back to his feet.
Phelps is rocked!
Phelps is aggressively charging in as County Jr backs up avoiding any damage. County Jr tosses out a jab and Phelps runs right into it face first! Phelps is out cold! County Jr dropped down on all fours and is barking in Phelps's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brisco County Jr !
After winning the bout, Brisco County Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Leon Phelps spoke after the fight, saying 'I need my Civadier.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marus Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryback's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Superstition - Stevie Wonder. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ray's choice of entrance music: The Box Tops - The Letter . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marus Ray!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray misses the shot to the body.
Ryback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryback really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Ray takes a swing at Ryback's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
Ray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ryback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryback counters with a nice body shot.
Marus Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Ray.
Ray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ray tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryback counters with a nice body shot.
Ryback swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Ryback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray slips a jab from Ryback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ray closes the distance and pushes Ryback back into the cage.
Ray stops a takedown attempt from Ryback.
Ryback drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ray has Ryback pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ray pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ryback tumbling to the mat - Ray dives into Ryback's guard.
Ryback is pulling down on Ray's head. It's preventing any offense from Ray, at least for the moment.
Ryback has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ryback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ray on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryback manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryback missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ray trying to control the position here.
Ryback has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ray looking to control.
Ryback trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryback stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ray has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ryback manages to get his head free but now Ray has transitioned to an armbar! Ryback grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ray! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marus Ray!
Post fight, Marus Ray took to the microphone: 'It's my way or the highway!'.
The defeated Casey Ryback had this to say: 'Another cold day in Hell. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheDragon Reborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn comes to the cage accompanied by Come Out and Fight!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheDragon Reborn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reborn misses with a body kick.
Quinn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quinn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reborn is looking to cinch up a triangle. Quinn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reborn's body to avoid the submission. Reborn has instead reached around Quinn's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reborn arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). TheDragon Reborn!
TheDragon Reborn took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can do better'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gobal Batra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson has chosen Into Battle by Ensiferum as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gobal Batra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leif Erikson 's chin.
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209 lbs
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220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikson 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.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Batra. Those never looked like landing.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra misses with a leg kick
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Batra misses
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra misses with a left hand
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Batra tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson , as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Erikson .
Erikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Erikson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batra tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Batra misses with a hook.
Erikson throws out a counter right but Batra avoids it with no problem.
Erikson 's coach down at Eli7e was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A good leg kick by Batra.
Batra takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erikson . Erikson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra checks a low kick from Erikson .
A low kick from Batra misses
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batra lands a lovely overhand right.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Erikson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Batra tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batra.
Batra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra tries to clinch up but Erikson circles away and keeps his distance.
Erikson defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra takes one on the button.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Batra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Erikson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Erikson .
Donk. Batra catches Erikson right on the button with a cross.
Batra misses with a hook.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batra digs a right hand underneath Erikson 's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erikson .
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra prevents Erikson from breaking the clinch.
Batra tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Batra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson .
Erikson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Batra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Erikson .
Batra tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Batra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Gobal Batra 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.
Batra misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Batra throws a low kick but Erikson moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra throws a sloppy body shot
and Erikson counters with a two punch combo.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Batra misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batra.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Batra throws a leg kick but Erikson checks it.
Batra connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batra looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Erikson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batra doesn't seem phased though.
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batra closes the distance and pushes Erikson back into the cage.
A short right from Erikson .
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
Erikson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Batra throws a shot to the body.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra closes the distance but Erikson moves to the side
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erikson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Erikson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Batra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Erikson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erikson punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
Erikson with a nice cross.
Batra lands an overhand right.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra throws the kick towards the body but Erikson avoids it.
Batra moves into range and clinches up with Erikson .
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Batra throws a combination. Erikson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Erikson checks a low kick from Batra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra throws a lazy head kick
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Batra.
Batra tried to score with a low kick but Erikson checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batra.
Batra thows a leg kick but Erikson checks it
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Batra.
Batra misses with a two punch combination.
Erikson lands the left hand.
Batra stuns Erikson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gobal Batra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Batra clobbers Erikson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Erikson throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Erikson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBatra.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Batra. Erikson shrugs it off though.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Erikson moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Batra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erikson momentarily.
Erikson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erikson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra connects with a right hand. Erikson shakes it off.
Batra moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
Batra's corner calls for a 1-2. Batra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Batra.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erikson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra tries to clinch
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batra scores with a leg kick.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Batra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Batra clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Batra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Erikson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Batra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erikson counters with a crisp one two that drops Batra! Erikson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Batra to his feet! Batra is in big trouble!
Batra is rocked!
and Erikson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Batra! He's just covering up as Erikson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson 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 Kylar Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Berdnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
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Excellent 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kylar Sensei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Berdnikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Sensei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sensei.
Nice uppercut there from Sensei.
Sensei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Berdnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berdnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a left hand
and Berdnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Berdnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sensei misses with a straight right.
Berdnikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berdnikov throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berdnikov throws a counter combo.
Sensei scores with a jab.
Sensei throws a series of strikes that have Berdnikov backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Berdnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sensei working a defensive guard here.
Berdnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berdnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Sensei managing to control the position.
Sensei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdnikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sensei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Sensei's legs - danger averted.
Sensei 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.
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sensei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Sensei's legs - danger averted.
Sensei 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.
Berdnikov preventing the sweep.
Berdnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensei is pulling down on Berdnikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Berdnikov, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Berdnikov.
Good shot there by Sensei.
Sensei moves out of range of the strikes.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Sensei throws out a loose jab but Berdnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sensei connects with a body shot that sends Berdnikov's belly button to the back.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the side of Sensei's head but Sensei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sensei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berdnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sensei throws a one two combo.
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!
Sensei throws a right hand that misses
and Berdnikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berdnikov misses with a right hand
and Sensei counters with a straight right hand.
Sensei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berdnikov.
Sensei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Sensei.
Sensei misses with a hook
and Berdnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sensei is not content to let Berdnikov control the position.
Berdnikov throwing shots but Sensei is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei 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.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Berdnikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Berdnikov blocks a jab.
Berdnikov misses with the combination.
Berdnikov throws a combination that misses
enabling Sensei to counter with a crisp jab.
Sensei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berdnikov can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Sensei.
Berdnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sensei counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Berdnikov.
Sensei 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.
Sensei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sensei.
A nice side step and Berdnikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Berdnikov unleashes a big counter combination but Sensei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sensei lands a nice hook to Berdnikov's body. Berdnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sensei thuds a left hand into Berdnikov's body.
Sensei jabs Berdnikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sensei throws a nice looking combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Berdnikov misses.
Sensei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov misses with the combination.
Sensei throwing a counter right hand but Berdnikov manages to avoid it.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei misses with a wild combination.
Sensei's corner calls for a 1-2. Sensei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sensei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berdnikov backs up against the cage.
Kylar Sensei is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berdnikov scores with a jab to the head.
Berdnikov slips a jab from Sensei.
Berdnikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sensei throws a good cross that connects.
Berdnikov slips under a jab from Sensei.
Berdnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berdnikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sensei defends it well.
Sensei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berdnikov's head backwards.
Sensei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berdnikov momentarily.
Sensei throws a shot to the body.
Berdnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei swinging wildly here.
Sensei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berdnikov.
Sensei scores with a jab to the head.
Sensei lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a hook but Berdnikov blocks it.
Berdnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berdnikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sensei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Sensei scores with a sloppy right hand. Berdnikov should have avoided that one.
Sensei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Sensei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Sensei does it's job there.
Sensei throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sensei defends it well.
Sensei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Berdnikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sensei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berdnikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berdnikov.
Nice defenses there by Berdnikov.
Nice sprawl there from Sensei as Berdnikov shoots in.
Sensei jabs at Berdnikov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sensei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kylar Sensei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Berdnikov.
Sensei lands a head shot.
Sensei throws a lazy right hand but Berdnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berdnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sensei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Berdnikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sensei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berdnikov's hands.
Berdnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a hook.
Sensei scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sensei!
Berdnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berdnikov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei misses with a double jab.
Berdnikov dives in and grabs Sensei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sensei pushes down on Berdnikov's head and hops out.
Sensei lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Berdnikov.
Nice straight punches there by Sensei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sensei.
Berdnikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sensei takes one to the chin there.
Sensei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sensei lands a slapping body shot.
Sensei moves out of range as Berdnikov strikes.
Sensei connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Berdnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sensei tries to sprawl out of it but Berdnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sensei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sensei lands with a good body shot.
Sensei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berdnikov's head.
Sensei looks to land a combination but Berdnikov avoids it well.
Berdnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexei Berdnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Berdnikov.
Sensei looks to land a combination. Berdnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sensei connects with a right hand. Berdnikov shakes it off.
Berdnikov throws out a loose jab but Sensei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sensei.
Berdnikov moves away from the strike by Sensei.
It seemed like Berdnikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sensei works Berdnikov's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sensei finds it's way round the side to connect with Berdnikov's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kylar Sensei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sensei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!
Kylar Sensei wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kylar Sensei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djimon Babayega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Garibaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garibaldi's choice of entrance music: Resist and Bite - Sabaton. Michael Garibaldi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Djimon Babayega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babayega throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Babayega.
Garibaldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Babayega throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babayega misses with an uppercut. Garibaldi saw that one coming.
Babayega throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babayega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garibaldi, pushing him back against the cage.
Babayega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Garibaldi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garibaldi.
Babayega working aggressively here.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega.
Garibaldi pulls guard successfully.
Babayega stays in close to Garibaldi's body and controls the position.
Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babayega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Babayega's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garibaldi is looking for a triangle but Babayega pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi is looking for a triangle here but Babayega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Babayega stands up and beckons Garibaldi to his feet.
Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babayega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garibaldi takes a swing at Babayega's ribcage but misses.
Garibaldi clobbers Babayega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Babayega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Babayega.
Babayega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garibaldi, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garibaldi lands a left hand.
Garibaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babayega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babayega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi throws a body punch but Babayega moves out of range.
Babayega misses with a hook
and Garibaldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babayega thinking.
Garibaldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babayega is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Babayega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garibaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babayega.
Garibaldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Babayega should have avoided that one.
Babayega misses with a left hand
and Garibaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garibaldi scores with a leg kick.
Babayega doesn't manage to clinch there - Garibaldi circles away.
Babayega darts in and clinches Garibaldi up against the cage.
Garibaldi is leaning against Babayega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babayega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Babayega.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Babayega.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garibaldi lands a shot to the body.
Garibaldi pushes Babayega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Babayega.
Garibaldi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garibaldi is struggling to control the position.
Babayega tries to throw a body punch but Garibaldi avoids it by throwing Babayega back against the cage.
Garibaldi tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
Garibaldi slows down the pace here.
Babayega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babayega tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Babayega thuds a left hand into Garibaldi's body.
Babayega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Babayega swings widly with a right hand
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Babayega's shoulder, as Babayega tries to avoid the shot.
Garibaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babayega was well out of range. Poor timing from Garibaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Garibaldi misses the target.
Michael Garibaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babayega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garibaldi in his tracks.
Babayega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garibaldi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick which misses Babayega's front leg but catches the back leg as Babayega tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babayega throws a lazy uppercut
and Babayega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garibaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Babayega counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Babayega.
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Babayega.
Babayega throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily.
Babayega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot
and Babayega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babayega scores with a hook to the body. Garibaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garibaldi drops his hands momentarily and Babayega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Babayega.
Garibaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babayega throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babayega moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babayega can't find room to land a body shot as Garibaldi controls the action.
Babayega blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Nice body punch from Garibaldi - that landed with a thud.
Garibaldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Babayega is keeping busy.
Garibaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babayega.
Garibaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babayega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Garibaldi lands a right hand.
Babayega misses with the head strike.
Garibaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babayega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babayega misses with some punches.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babayega lands a left hand.
Babayega throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Garibaldi.
Babayega tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babayega.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Babayega blocking some punches.
Djimon Babayega has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garibaldi is trying to stall.
Garibaldi pulls Babayega into guard.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Babayega from controlling successfully.
Babayega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Babayega from controlling successfully.
Babayega is really struggling to control Garibaldi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Babayega forces his way into half guard.
Babayega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babayega sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garibaldi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garibaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Babayega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babayega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babayega swings widly with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Babayega 's knee.
Garibaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Babayega.
Babayega slips a straight right by Garibaldi.
Babayega tries to counter by clinching up but Garibaldi breaks away and moves out of range.
Babayega tries to clinch up.
Djimon Babayega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Babayega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garibaldi lands a front kick.
Garibaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babayega gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
Garibaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Babayega fails to land.
Babayega tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babayega as Garibaldi tries to tie him up.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garibaldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Garibaldi.
A body shot lands from Garibaldi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garibaldi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.
Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Babayega won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babayega walks away with a smile on his face. Garibaldi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Djimon Babayega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Garibaldi.
Garibaldi tests Babayega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garibaldi, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babayega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Garibaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Babayega ducks under a wild hook from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Garibaldi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babayega, pushing him back against the cage.
Garibaldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Babayega gets an underhook and turns Garibaldi into the cage.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Babayega is keeping busy.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Babayega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi tries to stall but Babayega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babayega pushes Garibaldi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garibaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.
Garibaldi is looking to control Babayega's arms but Babayega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garibaldi has his back to the cage.
Babayega lands a nice shot to the body.
Garibaldi stalling.
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babayega.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow.
Babayega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babayega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babayega misses with some punches.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garibaldi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babayega has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
Babayega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Babayega.
Babayega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
A short right from Garibaldi on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babayega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babayega gets through Garibaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garibaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Babayega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babayega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garibaldi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Garibaldi instigates a clinch.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babayega.
Babayega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babayega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garibaldi.
Babayega throws an off balance right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Babayega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babayega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi fakes the leg kick and cracks Babayega in the body.
Babayega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garibaldi cracks the inside of Babayega's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi misses with a looping right.
Babayega seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Babayega tries to close the distance and clinch but Garibaldi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babayega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Garibaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Babayega avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi moves into the clinch.
Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi tries to work over Babayega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garibaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babayega working aggressively here.
Garibaldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Babayega works on Garibaldi's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Babayega up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garibaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babayega presses Garibaldi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garibaldi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Garibaldi cracks Babayega with a nice body shot.
Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babayega working aggressively here.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Babayega gets an underhook and turns Garibaldi into the cage.
Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch 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!
Babayega lands with a light punch inside.
Garibaldi gets control of Babayega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garibaldi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Babayega trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babayega defends well.
Babayega trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babayega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Babayega trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
Babayega stopping the sweep attempt from Garibaldi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Babayega trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Garibaldi misses.
Babayega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Babayega moves into the clinch successfully.
Babayega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi slows down the pace here.
Babayega lands an uppercut.
Garibaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babayega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Babayega.
Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Babayega.
Garibaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garibaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Babayega checks it well.
Garibaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garibaldi connects with a single shot there.
Good shot there by Babayega.
Babayega lands with an overhand left.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick.
Babayega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garibaldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garibaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babayega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Babayega misses.
Garibaldi misses with an uppercut. Babayega saw that one coming.
Garibaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Babayega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Babayega.
Garibaldi feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babayega misses with an uppercut.
Babayega lands a slapping body shot.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Babayega.
Garibaldi 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.
Babayega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babayega moves away from the strike by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Babayega misses the body punch
letting Garibaldi counter with a right hand.
Babayega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garibaldi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babayega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babayega moves away.
Garibaldi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garibaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babayega throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Babayega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garibaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garibaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Babayega looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
A jab from Garibaldi finds it's way through Babayega's defenses.
Garibaldi jabs Babayega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Babayega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Babayega drops his hands momentarily and Garibaldi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babayega throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily.
Babayega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garibaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babayega.
Garibaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babayega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michael Garibaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babayega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Garibaldi tenderised Babayega's leg. Babayega is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Babayega.
Babayega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Babayega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babayega misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Garibaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garibaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babayega. Babayega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garibaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babayega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Djimon Babayega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Babayega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garibaldi counters with a good, hard body kick but Babayega shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Garibaldi.
Nice jab there from Garibaldi.
Babayega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Babayega off balance momentarily.
Babayega throws a lazy right hand but Garibaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Garibaldi coming out on top.
Babayega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Garibaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garibaldi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Michael Garibaldi!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Michael Garibaldi!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Michael Garibaldi!
Michael Garibaldi wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Garibaldi is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Garibaldi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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