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GK 130 - Cole vs Asai 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaseen Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger has chosen Put The Boots In/ Down By Law as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yaseen Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blood tries a head kick but it misses.
Blood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruger throws a hook but Blood avoids it easily.
Blood tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
Kruger moves in looking to clinch but Blood pushes him off.
Kruger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Kruger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blood prevents Kruger from improving position.
Blood tries to buck Kruger off but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger taking a breather here.
Kruger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blood regains half guard, as Kruger was trying to land strikes.
Kruger is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but Blood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger content to control rather than advance.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blood won't allow Kruger to pass to mount.
Kruger trying to work for an americana but Blood has managed to regain full guard.
Blood keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Blood has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kruger is looking to defend but Blood has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kruger! Blood pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kruger taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aaron Blood!
Post fight, an emotional Aaron Blood said 'For all of you fans, fighers, and media who don't like me, fuck y'all. This is the Aaron Blood now so y'all better get use to this pretty face of mine. Until next time everyone!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taco Stiffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speva Koso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taco Stiffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Speva Koso!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koso.
Koso shoots in for a double leg but Stiffy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Stiffy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso shoots in looking for a takedown. Stiffy tries to sprawl out of it but Koso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stiffy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koso moves into the clinch successfully.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy won't allow it.
Taco Stiffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Koso jumps guard but Stiffy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy holds him up against the cage and eventually Koso drops back down to his feet.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffy digs a right hand into Koso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koso's gas tank.
Koso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stiffy uses from the top position.
Koso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stiffy defends it easily.
Koso is working an open guard so Stiffy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stiffy lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stiffy, pushing him back against the cage.
Koso jumps guard but Stiffy stands there with Koso around his waist. Koso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy holds him up against the cage and eventually Koso drops back down to his feet.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Stiffy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Stiffy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stiffy to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Stiffy - that landed with a thud.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stiffy.
Stiffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy holds him up against the cage and eventually Koso drops back down to his feet.
Stiffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stiffy walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stiffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Stiffy.
Stiffy stuffs the takedown attempt from Koso. Koso gets slowly back to his feet.
Stiffy looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiffy misses with a hook to the body
and Koso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso wants to control from the top but Stiffy keeps moving.
Stiffy is controlling Koso's posture.
Stiffy continues to stall.
Koso passes Stiffy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stiffy sees it coming and defends easily.
Stiffy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koso is working away from the top position though.
Koso is trying to work for a kimura but Stiffy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffy is concentrating on defense, preventing Koso from advancing position.
Koso is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stiffy wants to control but Koso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso throwing shots but Stiffy is blocking nicely.
Stiffy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koso on the ground.
Stiffy keeping hold of Koso's head, controlling as best he can.
Koso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stiffy defends it well.
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.
Stiffy is looking to control Koso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stiffy avoid being mounted?
Koso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stiffy is trying to maintain the position but Koso is very close to passing his half guard.
Stiffy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stiffy trying to hold on to Koso's head to control him but Koso postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso slips under a jab.
Stiffy feints a jab promting Koso to slip. Stiffy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koso slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koso gets a takedown into half guard.
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 Taco Stiffy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stiffy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stiffy connects with a looping right hand.
Koso feints and as Stiffy raises his hands in defense, Koso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stiffy trying to control the position.
Stiffy has control of Koso's left arm, preventing Koso from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koso postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso trying to control but Stiffy is working from the bottom.
Stiffy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso pushes down on Stiffy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stiffy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koso.
Koso maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stiffy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Koso has cracked it and Stiffy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Koso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Speva Koso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Razbinos Udric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown throws a head kick but Udric moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
Udric throws a half hearted mid kick.
Unknown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Unknown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Unknown.
Udric rushes Unknown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udric avoids it.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Udric is struggling to control the position.
Udric 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.
Udric clinches.
Udric is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Unknown can't fight it off and eventually Udric manages to take the fight to the floor. Unknown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Unknown pushes Udric off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown has managed to clinch.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Udric stalling in the clinch but Unknown improves position.
Udric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udric fails to pull guard.
Udric avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Unknown throws an elbow but misses.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Udric unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Unknown avoids the elbow strike from Udric, against the cage.
Udric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Udric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unknown just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Udric back against the cage.
Udric misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric tries to pull guard but Unknown won't allow it.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Udric controls his hands.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing 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!
Unknown is trying to force a seperation but Udric has the dominant position.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Udric is blocking nicely.
Udric manages to break the clinch.
Unknown connects with a leg kick. Udric looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Udric fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unknown, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Udric - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Our sources have told us that Udric has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Udric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Udric lands a nice knee to the body.
Unknown tries to break free but Udric pushes him back against the cage.
Udric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Udrics head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Udric.
Udric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unknown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Udric's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws an overhand right that lands on Udric's shoulder, as Udric tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown throws a head kick but Udric moves out of range.
Udric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Udric.
Udric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Udric blocks the low kick.
Udric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unknown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Udric checks a leg kick.
Udric clinches with his opponent.
Unknown trying to land knees to the body.
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Udric avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unknown is defending well for now.
Udric breaks the clinch.
Udric fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unknown, pushing him back against the cage.
Udric blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Udric breaks from the clinch.
Unknown connects with an inside leg kick.
Unknown is looking to chop away at Udric's legs.
Udric has managed to clinch.
Unknown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.
Udric is trying to trip Unknown. He has hold of a leg but Unknown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Udric persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Udric wants to pass the guard but Unknown is keeping the position.
Unknown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Udric is controlling him.
Udric pushing down on Unknown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 Razbinos Udric will probably get the nod.
That's time! Udric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Udric closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Udric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Udric has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Unknown uses from the top position.
Udric has a closed guard, preventing Unknown from standing up.
Unknown wants to control from the top but Udric keeps moving.
Unknown gets to his feet. Udric looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Udric drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Udric trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Udric passes Unknown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric content to control rather than advance.
Udric lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Udric stands up from half guard.
Udric rushes Unknown and presses him up against the cage.
Udric avoids the elbow strike from Unknown, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unknown's brow.
Udric tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Udric back against the cage.
Udric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown's elbow.
Udric working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric is trying to push Unknown away but Unknown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Udric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Udric is looking for a takedown.
Unknown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Unknown is trying to stall.
Unknown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Udric's elbow.
Unknown misses with a punch on the inside.
Unknown tries to land knees in the clinch but Udric avoids the damage to the body.
Unknown lands a damaging elbow.
Udric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Udric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Udric lands a damaging elbow.
Udric blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udric is defending well for now.
Udric breaks the clinch.
Udric rushes Unknown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udric tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric gets control of Unknown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Udric will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown wants to stand and escape but instead Udric has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Udric keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unknown's head.
Unknown wants to stand and escape but Udric is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Udric gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Udric lands a knee to the body.
Udric jumps into guard, dragging Unknown to the mat.
Udric seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unknown manages to get himself to full guard.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Udric from controlling successfully.
Unknown working a defensive guard but Udric passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Udric.
Udric is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razbinos Udric dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Unknown both land. Nice combination.
Udric avoids the head kick by Unknown.
Unknown misses with a head kick.
Unknown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udric clinches up against the cage.
Unknown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Udric dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udric avoids it.
Udric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Udric managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
Udric misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Udric.
Unknown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown is looking to control Udric's arms but Udric gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unknown has his back to the cage.
Udric effectively controlling the action here.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Udric tries to stall but Unknown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown lands a hook that snaps the head of Udric backwards.
A short body shot lands from Udric as the two fighters clinch.
The Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Udric controls his hands.
Unknown avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.
Udric taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unknown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unknown's brow.
Udric takes an elbow to the temple.
Udric avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Unknown blocks an elbow strike.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udric is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unknown's brow.
Udric managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
Udric pulls Unknown into guard.
Udric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown wants to stand and escape but instead Udric has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Udric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Udric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Udric wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Udric is looking to work some ground and pound but Unknown has wrist control.
Udric postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Razbinos Udric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Udric gets to his feet - Unknown follows without any prompting.
Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a head kick. That will keep Udric thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric looks to land a body kick but Unknown moved away.
Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Udric moves into the clinch.
Udric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Udric goes for a takedown in the clinch but Unknown prevents it.
Udric slows down the pace here.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Unknown.
I think Udric has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Razbinos Udric!
Razbinos Udric gave a mention to Amped Performance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Carolus Rex - Sabaton. Chocolate has chosen Cookie Dance as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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295 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Chocolate fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Chocolate.
Chocolate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chocolate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chocolate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Chocolate with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chocolate is holding his hands too far apart here. Karlsson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Chocolate is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Karlsson!
Kalle Karlsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
Chip Chocolate spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna take this loss with a grain of salt, or a grain of sugar, and put it in a cookie, and eat it.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Skeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chubby Noel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Skeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Skeet finds it's target.
Skeet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Noel catches Skeet right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Skeet misses.
Skeet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skeet throws a shot to the body.
Skeet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skeet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Skeet.
Noel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skeet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skeet with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skeet.
Noel tries to clinch but Skeet moves out of range.
Skeet misses with a hook. Noel ducked under it nicely.
Noel lands a jab to the head.
Skeet throws a head kick that misses.
Skeet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Skeet.
Skeet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Skeet.
Skeet staying out of range there.
Noel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noel gets a clinch.
Skeet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel takes a shot to the head.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skeet.
Skeet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skeet misses with some punches.
Skeet lands a body shot.
Skeet has Noel pressed against the cage, preventing Noel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skeet after a bit of a struggle.
Skeet keeps control of Noel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skeet throws a head punch that misses.
Skeet misses with a punch to the body.
Noel wants to take the fight to the mat but Skeet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skeet misses with a body punch.
A short right from Noel on the inside.
Skeet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skeet working aggressively here.
Noel swings wildly with an uppercut but Skeet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skeet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skeet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skeet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noel. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noel clobbers Skeet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skeet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noel moves out of range of the strikes.
Skeet throws an overhand right that lands on Noel's shoulder, as Noel tries to avoid the shot.
Skeet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noel.
Noel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skeet is rocked!
Noel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Skeet right on the button. Skeet goes down! Noel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Noel gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chubby Noel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chubby Noel thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Guedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrico Santos Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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292 lbs
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254 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evandro Guedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrico Santos Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guedes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Guedes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santos Diaz.
Santos Diaz misses with a shot to the body
enabling Guedes to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Patrico Santos Diaz has been cut.
Guedes throws a big shot that misses.
Santos Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guedes lands with a left to the head.
Guedes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos Diaz's elbow.
Guedes has a couple of punches blocked by Santos Diaz.
Santos Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Guedes controls the action.
Santos Diaz looking for a takedown.
Santos Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guedes up against the cage.
Santos Diaz misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Guedes.
Santos Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guedes backwards.
Santos Diaz wants a takedown.
Guedes lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Santos Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Guedes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evandro Guedes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrico Santos Diaz.
Guedes tries to keep at a distance but Santos Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guedes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guedes drops Santos Diaz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santos Diaz looks back up at him and smiles so Guedes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guedes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guedes slips under a jab.
Guedes tries to counter by clinching up but Santos Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Guedes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos Diaz.
Santos Diaz throws a hook but Guedes avoids it easily.
Guedes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guedes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patrico Santos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Santos Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos Diaz.
It looks like Evandro Guedes has been cut.
Guedes goes for a small jab and connects. Now Guedes goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Santos Diaz stumbles back but Guedes runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Santos Diaz to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Santos Diaz will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Evandro Guedes!
Evandro Guedes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Marquet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Chille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chille is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ms. Fortune. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Marquet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shannon Chille!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chille tries to work over Marquet's front leg with a kick but Marquet checks it.
Marquet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marquet misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquet misses with a right hand
and Chille counters with a stiff right hand.
Henry Marquet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chille lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've been informed that Chille has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marquet tries to bum rush Chille with a series of wild strikes but Chille uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marquet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chille under the eye.
Chille sends Marquet crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chille is motioning to the referee to let Marquet up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Marquet is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chille.
Oh Marquet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chille gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marquet.
Marquet throws the left hand but Chille avoids the punch easily.
Marquet seems to have got his legs back now.
Marquet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marquet digs a good hook to Chille's body.
Chille gets a clinch.
A short right from Marquet on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marquet is defending well for now.
Chille putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marquet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marquet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chille has him pressed against the cage.
Marquet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chille throws an elbow but it misses.
Marquet avoids the elbow strike from Chille, against the cage.
Chille tries to throw a body punch but Marquet avoids it by throwing Chille back against the cage.
Marquet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marquet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chille has him pressed against the cage.
Marquet is trying to pull guard but Chille turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marquet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marquet working aggressively here.
Chille has Marquet pressed against the cage.
Marquet wants to get back to striking at distance but Chille won't allow it.
Marquet swings wildly with an uppercut but Chille uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chille keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquet's efforts to push away.
Come on Chille - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chille is working Marquet over against the cage.
Chille will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marquet up against the cage.
Marquet breaks the clinch.
Chille missing with a left hand there. Marquet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chille just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquet just misses with a punch to the body.
Chille swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marquet.
Marquet misses with a few strikes there.
Shannon Chille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Chille throws a wild hook but Marquet just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Chille gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Marquet raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Marquet!
Henry Marquet managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, DC Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Curran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
145 lbs
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146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Curran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace checks a low kick from Curran.
Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curran with a nice cross.
Curran throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Wallace.
We've been hearing reports that Curran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
We've been informed that Wallace has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wallace lands a nice looking kick to the body. Curran takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran tries a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Curran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Curran moves out of range of the body kick.
Curran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Wallace blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Curran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Curran throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Curran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curran blocks a leg kick.
Wallace feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curran's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curran.
Wallace throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Curran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Curran.
A body shot lands from Wallace.
Wallace pushes Curran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Curran controls his hands.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace cracks Curran with a nice body shot.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Curran as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran jumps guard but Wallace stands there with Curran around his waist. Curran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran is stalling here.
Curran pulls guard.
Curran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.
Let's hope that Wallace has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Curran is tightening it up a little... Wallace has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wallace reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wallace taps out! Nice BJJ there by Curran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Curran!
A relieved looking Mario Curran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Day of Anger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Lillard - just one landing.
Lillard throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
Lillard misses with an uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Lillard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lillard wants to clinch but Von Lee slips to the side
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lillard fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Lee in the body.
Lillard checks a low kick from Von Lee.
A low kick from Lillard misses
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Lillard's shoulder, as Lillard tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Lillard.
Lillard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lillard walks into a stiff left hand from Von Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Von Lee.
Von Lee has Lillard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Lillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Von Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Von Lee.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Come on Von Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Von Lee misses 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!
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lillard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lillard tries to work over Von Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Lee is stalling here.
Von Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lillard as Von Lee tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard misses with some punches.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Lee stalling.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Lillard avoiding damage as Von Lee throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Von Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lillard is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Still in the clinch, Von Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lillard scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
A head punch on the inside from Lillard fails to land.
Lillard lands a left hand.
Von Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Lee throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lillard takes a shot to the head.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lillard prevents it.
Lillard pushes Von Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Lillard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lillard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard cracks Von Lee with a nice body shot.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lillard swings widly with a right hand
and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee misses with a double jab.
As Von Lee backs away, Lillard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lillard misses with an uppercut. Von Lee saw that one coming.
Lillard tries to clinch
and Von Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lillard misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lillard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lillard darts in trying to clinch
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard moves into range and clinches up with Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Von Lee gets through Lillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lillard scores with a shoulder strike.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Lee controls his hands.
Von Lee pushes Lillard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
Come on Von Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard landing knees to the body.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Lee manages to break the clinch.
Von Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lillard slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Lillard closes the distance and clinches.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Von Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Lillard misses with some punches.
Von Lee trying to control the position but instead, Lillard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Lee into the cage.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lillard.
Lillard pushes Von Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lillard lands a nice elbow.
Lillard takes a shot to the head.
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Von Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lillard lands with a left to the head.
Von Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lillard.
Lillard digs a right hand into Von Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Lee's gas tank.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Lillard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lillard misses with a body kick.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Lillard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lillard checks a leg kick.
Von Lee moves out of range as Lillard throws a body kick.
Lillard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crunch! Lillard slams his shin into Von Lee's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lillard.
We've been told by Lillard's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lillard lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lillard misses with a body shot.
Lillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard jabs Von Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lillard throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Lillard is wise to it.
Von Lee moves out of range as Lillard throws a body kick.
Lillard lands a lovely overhand right.
Lillard wants to slow Von Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lillard's calf.
Lillard throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeland Lillard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lillard tries to clinch up.
Lillard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lillard moves into range and clinches up with Von Lee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lillard is defending well for now.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard pushes Von Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lillards head.
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lillard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Lee.
Lillard tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Von Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Lee taking a breather.
Von Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Lillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lee's elbow.
Lillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
A hook to the body from Von Lee.
Lillard working aggressively here.
Von Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Lee or not.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head.
Lillard is rocked!
Von Lee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lillard! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Lee is unloading with more strikes now! Lillard drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Von Lee!
A very excited looking Clifton Von Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by I Won't Back Down. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
Cole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Asai moves into full guard.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Asai holds on and takes a little breather.
Cole trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asai controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Asai has wrist control.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole cracks Asai with a solid left hand.
Cole wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Asai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is pulling down on Asai 's head to control his posture.
Cole wants to sweep here but Asai controlling him for the moment.
Asai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asai wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cole seems keen to control Asai 's posture.
Asai wants to stand but Cole is controlling his posture from full guard.
Asai is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Asai takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cole is rocked!
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Asai looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Asai backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Cole's temple! It sends Cole violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Asai celebrates and the doctors try to help Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai is the new middleweight champion!
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