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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Santiago Sorias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hurt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stayin' Alive. Sorias has chosen Fight - Future World Music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Burt The Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Santiago Sorias!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hurt misses with a takedown attempt
and Sorias counters by moving into the clinch.
The Hurt drags the fight down to the ground.
Sorias landing with the ground and pound.
The Hurt working a defensive guard here.
Sorias stopping the sweep attempt from The Hurt.
The Hurt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sorias uses it to pass to side control.
Sorias is putting a hurting on The Hurt here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorias slows the pace down.
The Hurt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sorias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Hurt sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sorias winds up and cracks The Hurt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Hurt regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Hurt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sorias postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sorias stays in close to The Hurt's body and controls the position.
Sorias won't allow The Hurt to sweep him here.
Sorias trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Hurt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Hurt keeping moving, preventing Sorias from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hurt misses with a head kick.
The Hurt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sorias.
Sorias misses with a wild combination.
Sorias tries to clinch up but The Hurt circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for The Hurt with that takedown attempt.
The Hurt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sorias, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Hurt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
My spies in The Bear's Den ($300) inform me that Sorias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sorias throws a big right hand that misses.
Sorias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Hurt wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sorias connects with a nice short shot to The Hurt's temple.
Sorias is trying to control the action in half guard but The Hurt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sorias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sorias drops an elbow to the side of The Hurt's head.
Sorias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt tries to roll over but Sorias keeps him under control.
The Hurt regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Hurt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Hurt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sorias regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Hurt.
Sorias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sorias is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Santiago Sorias will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sorias looks to land a left hand but The Hurt moved out of range nicely.
Sorias throws a right and a left that The Hurt avoids nicely.
The Hurt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sorias sprawls well. Sorias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Hurt gets slowly back to his feet.
Sorias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Hurt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by The Hurt as he connects with a hook.
The Hurt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Hurt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sorias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sorias seems a little lost for a moment, as The Hurt dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorias struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt taking a break here but Sorias is having none of it and regains half guard.
Burt The Hurt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sorias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sorias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Hurt manages to get himself to full guard.
The Hurt looking to control.
Sorias stops The Hurt from standing up.
The Hurt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sorias postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sorias trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hurt trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Hurt moves out of range of the leg kick from Sorias.
Sorias missing with a left hand there. The Hurt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hurt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sorias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Hurt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt The Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Hurt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Hurt slips a straight right by Sorias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt drives through and clinches with Sorias against the cage.
The Hurt tries to pull guard but Sorias won't allow it.
Sorias misses with a punch to the body.
The Hurt blocking some punches.
Sorias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Hurt's elbow.
The Hurt is trying to stall.
Sorias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sorias throws a punch but it's blocked by The Hurt.
Sorias pushes The Hurt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sorias fails to land.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorias is looking to control The Hurt's arms but The Hurt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sorias has his back to the cage.
The Hurt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sorias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sorias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorias controlling the action here for a moment.
The Hurt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sorias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sorias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sorias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sorias can't find room to land a body shot as The Hurt controls the action.
Sorias struggles to land a body shot inside as The Hurt controls his hands.
Sorias stops a takedown attempt from The Hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorias can't find room to land a body shot as The Hurt controls the action.
Sorias tries to throw a body punch but The Hurt avoids it by throwing Sorias back against the cage.
Sorias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sorias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Santiago Sorias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
The Hurt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sorias wants to get back to full guard.
The Hurt with the ground and pound but Sorias uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Hurt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sorias's guard.
The Hurt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sorias. Beautiful body shot.
The Hurt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sorias throws out a powerful jab.
Sorias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Hurt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hurt is looking for a counter combo.
Sorias misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Sorias - just one landing.
The Hurt fails with the takedown.
The Hurt shoots in looking for a takedown but Sorias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Hurt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt The Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorias swings for the body but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorias misses the target.
Sorias connects with a jab.
The Hurt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorias throws a hook but The Hurt avoids it easily.
The Hurt shoots in but Sorias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Hurt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Hurt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Sorias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by The Hurt.
Burt The Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Hurt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sorias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Hurt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sorias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sorias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Hurt counters by clinching up.
The Hurt tries for a takedown but Sorias manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Sorias as the two fighters clinch.
Burt The Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hurt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sorias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sorias is trying to maintain a safe position but The Hurt gets an underhook and turns Sorias into the cage.
The Hurt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sorias to keep the fight standing.
The Hurt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sorias working aggressively here.
Sorias throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorias scores with a shoulder strike.
The Hurt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorias stops a takedown attempt from The Hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Sorias fails to land.
Sorias swings wildly with an uppercut but The Hurt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Hurt.
A shot in the inside from Sorias.
The Hurt is working for takedown but Sorias is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Hurt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sorias has him pressed against the cage.
Sorias managing to block the knees to the body from The Hurt.
The Hurt misses with a knee to the head.
Sorias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Santiago Sorias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sorias 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Santiago Sorias!
Juan Santiago Sorias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Antonew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vemurafenib Zelboraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vemurafenib Zelboraf has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Antonew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vemurafenib Zelboraf!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zelboraf's waist but Zelboraf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antonew off to one side.
Zelboraf throws out a counter right but Antonew avoids it with no problem.
Zelboraf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zelboraf wants it to stay on the feet.
Antonew shoots for a takedown but Zelboraf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Antonew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zelboraf enables Antonew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zelboraf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Antonew advances position into side control!
Antonew lands a few punches from side control.
Zelboraf manages to get back to half guard.
Zelboraf looking for submissions off his back.
Antonew lands with a punch from half guard.
Zelboraf is looking for a sweep. Antonew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zelboraf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Antonew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zelboraf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Antonew lands with a punch from half guard.
Antonew lands with a punch from half guard.
Antonew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zelboraf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zelboraf felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Antonew is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Antonew prevents Zelboraf from improving his position.
Zelboraf has hold of Antonew's hands but Antonew slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelboraf actively working from the bottom here.
Antonew scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zelboraf looking for submissions off his back.
Antonew lands strikes from half guard.
Zelboraf is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonew lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Zelboraf! More strikes land and this one is all over! Antonew jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Antonew!
Tyler Antonew took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Vemurafenib Zelboraf had this to say: 'Ref stop fight too soon. You think I am getting beaten with heavy ground 'n pound, but am actually making opponent use up energy and tire out. Is strategy.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fadzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Fadzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadzaev blocks the body kick.
Kid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fadzaev at a distance.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fadzaev. Fadzaev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kid scores with a jab to the body.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fadzaev misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely.
Fadzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fadzaev thinking.
Fadzaev drops his hands momentarily and Kid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kid checks a low kick from Fadzaev.
Kid lands a jab to Fadzaev's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fadzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Kid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev jabs at Kid's body.
Fadzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kid ducks under a wild hook from Fadzaev.
Kid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fadzaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fadzaev.
Kid with a poor takedown
and Fadzaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fadzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadzaev.
Alan Fadzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadzaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fadzaev throws a shot from downtown. Kid moves away and avoids it.
Fadzaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fadzaev misses with an uppercut.
Kid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fadzaev's guard.
Fadzaev is refusing to be controlled, as Kid sits in half guard.
Fadzaev wants to get back to full guard.
Kid trying to mount his opponent but Fadzaev defends it.
Fadzaev trying to control here.
Fadzaev is pressing down on Kid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kid controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fadzaev is on top in guard.
Kid managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev postures up in Kid's guard and throws a big left but Kid blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadzaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fadzaev is one step ahead there.
Fadzaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four 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.
Fadzaev being controlled here momentarily.
Kid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kid, not yet.
Kid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fadzaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fadzaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fadzaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fadzaev throwing strikes but missing.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Alan Fadzaev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kid slips under a jab from Fadzaev.
Kid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Fadzaev as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kid checks a leg kick.
Fadzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kid misses with a looping left.
Karate Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fadzaev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kid is rocked!
Kid misses with a takedown attempt - Fadzaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Fadzaev finish him?
Fadzaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fadzaev is looking to counter punch.
Kid looks to land a left hand but Fadzaev moved out of range nicely.
Kid throws a body punch but Fadzaev moves out of range.
And Fadzaev counters with a quick kick to the body but Kid blocks it.
Kid seems to have recovered his senses.
Fadzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kid throws a hook but Fadzaev avoids it easily.
Fadzaev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Kid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fadzaev misses with a straight left.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Fadzaev counters with a leg kick.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Fadzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Fadzaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kid thinking.
Kid lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadzaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fadzaev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fadzaev!
Kid misses with a takedown attempt - Fadzaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fadzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
A jab from Fadzaev misses.
Fadzaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fadzaev walks into a stiff left hand from Kid.
Fadzaev misses with a head kick.
Fadzaev scores with a nice right hand.
Fadzaev 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Fadzaev.
Kid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fadzaev is looking to slow Kid down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kid.
Kid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fadzaev's calf.
Fadzaev throws a front kick aimed at Kid's knee but Kid avoids it well.
Kid moves out of range as Fadzaev strikes.
Good leg kick by Kid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fadzaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kid connects with a looping right hand.
Kid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fadzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kid!
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but Fadzaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alan Fadzaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.
Fadzaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Fadzaev misses
and Kid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fadzaev blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fadzaev counters by clinching up.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid working aggressively here.
Fadzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
Fadzaev prevents a body shot from Kid.
The referee calls for Fadzaev to work.
Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fadzaev backwards.
Fadzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fadzaev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fadzaev 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.
A close second round but Karate Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kid throws a chopping leg kick but Fadzaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fadzaev throws a series of strikes that have Kid backpedaling.
Kid looks to throw the jab but Fadzaev is out of range.
Kid slips a jab and a cross from Fadzaev.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadzaev is just out of range.
Kid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fadzaev. That's going to slow Kid down.
Fadzaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kid.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kid.
Fadzaev throws an off balance right hand
and Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Kid connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kid blocks a jab.
A low kick from Kid misses
and Fadzaev moves into the clinch.
Fadzaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kid up against the cage.
Fadzaev is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fadzaev for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Fadzaev prevents a body shot from Kid.
Fadzaev is pushing Kid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fadzaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fadzaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kid scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fadzaev misses with the head strike.
Fadzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Fadzaev to work.
Fadzaev blocks an uppercut.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fadzaev on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Kid scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fadzaev.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadzaev stalling.
Fadzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Kid takes a shot to the head.
Fadzaev'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.
Fadzaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Fadzaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fadzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fadzaev prevents a body shot from Kid.
Fadzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev lands a big knee to the head and Kid goes down! Fadzaev pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Fadzaev!
Alan Fadzaev 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serder Serderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir's entrance music is M.A.S.H Theme. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Serderov's choice of entrance music: One step closer- Linkin Park. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serder Serderov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Serderov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serderov connects with a looping right hand.
Nadir misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Serderov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nadir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serderov.
Nadir tries to clinch up but Serderov circles away and keeps his distance.
Serderov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Serderov.
Serderov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nadir's guard.
Serderov wanted to stand there but Nadir had control of the position.
Serderov wants to stand and escape but instead Nadir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nadir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serderov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir lands a couple of digs.
Serderov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nadir prevents Serderov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serderov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Serderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir stops Serderov from standing up.
Nadir throws a strike but Serderov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nadir pulls Serderov in close to prevent any damage.
Serderov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Serderov gets to his feet - Nadir follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Serderov.
Nadir instigates a clinch.
Serderov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nadir stalling the fight.
Serderov managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
We've been hearing reports that Nadir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serderov.
Nadir trying to stall but Serderov improves his position.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serderov.
Nadir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nadir tries to work over Serderov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serderov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nadir clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Serderov gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Nadir tries to clinch there but Serderov circles away.
Serderov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nadir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Serderov is fending him off so far but Nadir persists. Nope, Serderov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nadir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Serderov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nadir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nadir throws a lazy uppercut
and Serderov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Serderov dodges the punch combination from Nadir.
A telegraphed right hand from Nadir misses the target.
Serderov shoots in looking for a takedown but Nadir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serderov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serder Serderov.
Serderov punishes Nadir's body with a nice straight punch.
Serderov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Serderov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serderov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nadir is looking for a sweep. Serderov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serderov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Serderov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nadir to get to his feet.
Nadir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Serderov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nadir takes the fight into the clinch.
Nadir 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.
Serder Serderov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nadir shoots in for a takedown but Serderov shows good takedown defense.
Serderov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nadir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Serderov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nadir gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Serderov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nadir misses with a hook
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serderov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nadir misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Serderov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Serderov lands.
Nadir throws a combination that misses
and Serderov counters with a one-two to the body.
Serderov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadir throws an off balance right hand
and Serderov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serderov unleashes a big counter combination but Nadir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serderov fails to land the takedown.
Serderov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nadir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Serderov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nadir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nadir drops his hands momentarily and Serderov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Serderov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Serderov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nadir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Serderov did well to prevent Nadir getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Nadir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Serderov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Serderov wants to get back to his feet.
Serderov kicks off Nadir and gets to his feet.
Serderov avoids the head kick by Nadir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir moves to clinch but Serderov breaks away
and Serderov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nadir really felt that one!
Nadir throws a hook to the side of Serderov's head but Serderov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadir lands with an uppercut that bounces Serderov off the cage and back into range.
Serderov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nadir takes a step back to recover.
Nadir thows a leg kick but Serderov checks it
and Serderov counters with a left and a right that stings Nadir.
Nadir takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serderov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nadir circles away.
Serderov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nadir defends well and Serderov ends up having to push Nadir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nadir leaves Serderov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Serderov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nadir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Serderov's guard.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir throws a big right hand that misses.
Serderov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serderov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nadir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nadir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serderov.
Nadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serderov can't get the takedown.
Serderov managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serderov's elbow.
Nadir is trying to maintain a safe position but Serderov gets an underhook and turns Nadir into the cage.
Nadir is trying to stall.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serderov manages to break the clinch.
Nadir loads up on a big right hand but Serderov slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Nadir.
Nadir throws a combination that misses
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serderov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serderov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serder Serderov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nadir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Serderov back to the cage. Nadir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Serderov connects with a looping right hand.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Serderov is just out of range.
Nadir misses with a double jab
and Serderov counters with a nice body shot.
Serderov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nadir defends it nicely.
Nadir misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Nadir misses.
Serderov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nadir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serderov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serderov is looking to chop away at Nadir's legs.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nadir swings widly with a right hand
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serderov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadir moves to clinch but Serderov breaks away
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serderov gets a double leg takedown into Nadir's guard.
Serderov wants to stand but Nadir is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serderov stands and steps away. Nadir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nadir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Serderov's calf.
Serderov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nadir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nadir prevents Serderov from standing back up.
Nadir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nadir is trying to control the action in half guard but Serderov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nadir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nadir controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Serderov's head.
Nadir is keen to just control but Serderov is a slippery customer.
Serder Serderov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nadir stalling away here and it's allowed Serderov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Serderov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nadir is controlling him.
Nadir throwing strikes from guard but Serderov blocks nicely.
Serderov wants to stand up but Nadir is controlling him.
Nadir trying to control but Serderov is working from the bottom.
Nadir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Serderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nadir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Serderov avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Serderov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serderov.
Nadir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadir doesn't manage to clinch there - Serderov circles away.
Nadir looks to land a left hand but Serderov moved out of range nicely.
Serderov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Serderov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nadir tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Serderov is in Nadir's guard.
Serderov is looking to stand up but Nadir won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serder Serderov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Serderov 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serder Serderov!
Serder Serderov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by False Alarm. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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34
275 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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40
275 lbs
36 - 23 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yiftos closes the distance but Redfield moves to the side
and Redfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yiftos won't be happy with that.
Yiftos can't do much from the bottom here.
Redfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redfield is putting a hurting on Yiftos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Redfield cracks Yiftos with a big right hand but Yiftos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yiftos is looking to regain half guard here but Redfield keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yiftos to see if he's OK.
Yiftos tries to bench press Redfield off him but Redfield keeps the position.
Redfield working the ground and pound.
Yiftos is looking to regain half guard here but Redfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Redfield landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield trying to control the position but Yiftos is working away.
Yiftos tries to bench press Redfield off him but Redfield keeps the position.
Redfield cracks Yiftos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yiftos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redfield working the head with strikes.
Redfield working the ground and pound.
Yiftos is trying to improve his position.
A big shot lands for Redfield! That's hurt Yiftos! Will he recover? Redfield fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barathian comes to the cage accompanied by The Cranberries - Dreams. Duff has chosen Determined by Mudvayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Barathian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Duff!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duff scores with a punch to the head.
Duff has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barathian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barathian throws a looping overhand right but Duff ducks down to avoid it.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Barathian walks into a straight right hand from Duff.
Barathian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duff's head.
Duff tries to land a leg kick but Barathian saw it coming and moves away.
Duff throws out a powerful jab.
Duff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff lands strikes from half guard.
Duff working over Barathian with some ground and pound. Barathian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duff wants to take a breather but Barathian is having none of it.
Duff with the ground and pound but Barathian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian wants to stand up but Duff is controlling him.
Barathian trying to strike off his back.
Barathian has his hands on Duff's head, controlling the position.
Barathian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barathian controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Barathian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Barathian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff distracts Barathian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barathian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Duff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target.
A big left from Barathian misses.
Duff throws an off balance right hand
and Barathian counters with a one-two to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Duff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Duff.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barathian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Barathian.
Duff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barathian is looking for a counter combo.
Barathian lands a really nice looking cross but Duff seems unphased.
Duff throws a jab when Barathian was well out of range.
Duff misses with a right hand
and Barathian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barathian connects with a high kick.
Duff throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Duff misses.
Duff lands a right hook to the body.
Duff throws a lazy right hand but Barathian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Duff.
Duff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barathian lands a head shot.
A big right from Duff misses.
Barathian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barathian misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Duff throws an off balance right hand
and Duff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Barathian fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Duff tries to counter it with a takedown but Barathian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barathian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duff is defended easily by Barathian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
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!
Barathian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Duff. That snapped Barathian's head back.
Barathian slips under a jab from Duff.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barathian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barathian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duff wants to clinch
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barathian is controlling Duff's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brendan Duff will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duff misses with a leg kick
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Barathian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barathian's hands.
Duff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barathian cracks Duff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Duff misses with a hook.
Barathian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barathian moves out of range as Duff strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian blocks the body kick.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barathian works over Duff's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff looks for the body kick but Barathian saw that one coming.
Duff throws a right hand that misses
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Barathian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a low kick.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Barathian misses with an uppercut. Duff saw that one coming.
Barathian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duff misses with a body punch
and Barathian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duff thinking.
Duff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
Duff is looking to slow Barathian down with leg kicks.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Duff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barathian's hands.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff misses with a leg kick
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Duff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Duff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Duff misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Duff looks to throw a body kick
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian connects with a single shot there.
Barathian throws a hook to the side of Duff's head but Duff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barathian blocks a head kick by Duff.
Barathian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duff. Duff obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barathian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duff lands with an overhand left.
Duff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duff shoots and misses
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Duff.
Barathian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff lunges at Barathian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barathian's hand.
Duff lands a jab to the head.
Barathian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barathian scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian looks to land a body kick but Duff moved away.
Barathian throws a nice looking combination but Duff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Barathian as Duff shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barathian throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Duff misses
and Duff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duff connects with a leg kick. Barathian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duff with a hook.
Duff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barathian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barathian jabs Duff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barathian!
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duff is rocked!
Barathian staying out of range there.
Barathian tried to counter with a leg kick but Duff avoided it.
Duff is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duff seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff lands with a cross.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barathian as he avoids it easily.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Duff.
Barathian wants to clinch up but Duff keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Duff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barathian checks it well.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Brendan Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barathian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duff looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.
Duff with a nice cross.
Duff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barathian lands with a shot to the body.
Barathian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barathian lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duff.
Duff stalling in the clinch but Barathian improves position.
Barathian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian misses with a straight right.
A jab from Duff misses.
Barathian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barathian.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Duff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barathian lands with an overhand left.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Duff lands a nice looking body shot.
Barathian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duff.
Barathian lands with a nice body punch.
Barathian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duff finds it's way round the side to connect with Barathian's head.
A combination from Barathian does no damage.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Barathian misses with a straight right.
Duff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barathian lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff throws a wild body kick that Barathian sees coming a mile off.
Duff throws a looping overhand right but Barathian ducks down to avoid it.
Duff misses with a lunging right hand
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Duff defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
Duff swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Barathian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duff.
Barathian throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range.
Barathian misses with an uppercut.
Barathian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barathian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barathian tries to clinch up.
Barathian takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Barathian coming out on top.
Duff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barathian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff jabs Barathian right on the nose. Barathian blinks but takes it well.
Barathian doesn't manage to clinch there - Duff circles away.
Duff misses with a hook.
Barathian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barathian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barathian is looking to land body kicks.
Barathian tries to clinch but Duff is having none of it.
Duff connects with the punch.
Duff defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian throws a right and a left that Duff avoids nicely.
Barathian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barathian throws a chopping leg kick but Duff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barathian throws a hook to the side of Duff's head but Duff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barathian.
Barathian throws a shot to the body.
Duff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barathian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff goes for a double leg but Barathian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barathian continues to drive forward.
Duff misses with a leg kick
and Barathian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barathian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barathian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duff lands in his opponent's guard.
Barathian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Duff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Duff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barathian digs a right hand into Duff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duff's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Barathian.
I think Barathian 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Barathian!
Our winner, Max Barathian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Buckets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. On his way into the cage it seems that Cam Newton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cam Newton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cam Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Buckets misses.
Newton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Newton.
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Buckets.
Buckets lands with a nice body punch.
Buckets misses with a hook
and Newton counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Buckets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton lands a left and a right that send Buckets crashing to the mat, dazed. Newton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckets scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobby Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buckets connects with a looping right hand.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Buckets.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Newton sets himself, and Buckets steps forward looking for the clinch! Newton avoids it this time.
Buckets throws a poor cross that misses
and Newton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buckets with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buckets misses with a hook
and Newton counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Buckets catches Newton right on the button with a cross.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buckets misses with a left hand
and Newton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Buckets misses.
Buckets lands a jab to the head.
Buckets throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Buckets. Beautiful body shot.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets stuns Newton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton 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.
Nice cross by Newton.
Buckets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton throws a good cross that connects.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
A left lands for Buckets.
Buckets throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckets loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Buckets misses.
A little feinted left hand from Newton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buckets lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newton connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Bobby Buckets's cut even more.
Buckets ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton slips under a jab from Buckets.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckets.
Newton throwing a counter right hand but Buckets manages to avoid it.
Buckets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Buckets throws a sloppy body shot
and Newton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckets swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Newton! Buckets is backing up but he can't get away as Newton lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Buckets and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cam Newton!
A very excited looking Cam Newton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Corozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvatore Corozzo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corozzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Qarni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni jabs at Corozzo's body.
Corozzo misses with a low kick.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Qarni dives in for a single leg takedown but Corozzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni takes a kick to the side of the head.
Al Qarni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Corozzo will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Al Qarni as he checks the leg kick.
Corozzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corozzo misses with a right hand
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni throws a body kick that misses.
Corozzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Qarni scores with a body shot.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corozzo looks for the body kick but Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Corozzo's shoulder, as Corozzo tries to avoid the shot.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Corozzo moves out of range.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Corozzo. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corozzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Qarni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni lands a nice shot that snaps Corozzo's head back.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Qarni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corozzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a leg kick. Al Qarni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Corozzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corozzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Qarni misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Corozzo slams his shin into Al Qarni's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corozzo scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.
Corozzo misses with a body kick.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni doesn't manage to clinch there - Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo wants to land a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni throws a wild body kick that Corozzo sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo cracks a nice hook into Al Qarni's ribs.
Corozzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Qarni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corozzo can pounce on him.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Corozzo.
Corozzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Qarni off the cage and back into range.
Al Qarni connects with a jab.
Corozzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Corozzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Corozzo throws out a leg kick but Al Qarni moves out of range and Corozzo only half commits.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a leg kick.
Salvatore Corozzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and Al Qarni moves out of range easily.
Corozzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Qarni counters with a low kick, right behind Corozzo 's knee.
Al Qarni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corozzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Corozzo throws a body kick.
Corozzo misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Corozzo.
Al Qarni slips under a jab.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.
Corozzo scores with a three punch combo!
Corozzo tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corozzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Qarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corozzo's calf.
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the head.
Corozzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Al Qarni as he checks the leg kick.
Corozzo throws a lazy body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corozzo thinking.
Corozzo looks winded!
Corozzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salvatore Corozzo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Corozzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Qarni.
Corozzo tries to land a leg kick but Al Qarni saw it coming and moves away.
Al Qarni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corozzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo keeps Al Qarni at a distance using the push kick.
Al Qarni throws a nice looking combination but Corozzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corozzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corozzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corozzo throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corozzo takes a step back to recover.
Corozzo throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni cracks Corozzo with an open hand slap.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corozzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Al Qarni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corozzo. Corozzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Qarni looks to throw the jab but Corozzo is out of range.
Corozzo looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Corozzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Qarni throws a low kick, looking for Corozzo's leg but Corozzo calmly moves out of range.
Corozzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Qarni to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corozzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Nice jab there from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a nice strike.
Corozzo is rocked!
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Qarni finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni throws a shot to the body.
Corozzo is breathing heavily.
Al Qarni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corozzo in his tracks.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corozzo.
Al Qarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corozzo.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Corozzo's ribcage but misses.
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Corozzo throws out a loose jab but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo walks into a stiff left hand from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looks to land a body kick but Corozzo moved away.
Corozzo misses with a straight left.
Corozzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corozzo scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Al Qarni blocks the low kick.
Corozzo throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni connects with a right hand. Corozzo shakes it off.
Al Qarni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Qarni scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corozzo.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Qarni.
Nice shot lands for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a glancing blow to the side of Corozzo's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corozzo.
Corozzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Qarni lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Corozzo blocks it.
Corozzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Qarni thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Corozzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Qarni feints and then cracks Corozzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corozzo down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Corozzo.
Al Qarni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Qarni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corozzo's head.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Corozzo misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corozzo!
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo slips a jab from Al Qarni.
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corozzo throws a right hand that Al Qarni ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Qarni also avoids with ease.
Corozzo throws a lazy body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corozzo's knee momentarily.
Corozzo staying out of range there.
Corozzo slips a jab from Al Qarni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Corozzo takes a swing at Al Qarni's ribcage but misses.
Corozzo scores with a nice head shot.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corozzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo misses with a body kick.
Al Qarni scores with a nice right hand.
Corozzo throws a chopping leg kick but Al Qarni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corozzo misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corozzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corozzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Qarni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corozzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corozzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Corozzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Qarni. That did some damage!
Corozzo walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corozzo. That did some damage!
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Corozzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corozzo scores with a kick to the body.
Al Qarni lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Corozzo.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Qarni misses its target.
Corozzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corozzo tries to keep at a distance but Al Qarni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corozzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but Al Qarni avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage.
Corozzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Al Qarni presses Corozzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Al Qarni as the two fighters clinch.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corozzo.
Corozzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corozzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corozzo misses with some punches.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Qarni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corozzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Al Qarni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Qarni pushes Corozzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Qarni tries to work over Corozzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Qarni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Qarni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Qarni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Corozzo moves out of range easily.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corozzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corozzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Corozzo.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
Corozzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Corozzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corozzo tries to land a body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
A little jabbing left from Corozzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Corozzo lands with a shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
Corozzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Qarni dodges the punch combination from Corozzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fahad Al Qarni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Qarni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fahad Al Qarni!
A very excited looking Fahad Al Qarni 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev comes to the cage accompanied by Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makaki Iii.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasilev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vasilev.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasilev throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Vasilev takes one on the button.
Vasilev lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands the left hand.
Vasilev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilev's hands.
Vasilev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasilev swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch
and Vasilev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasilev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev 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.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Vasilev down with leg kicks.
Vasilev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaki Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii gets through Vasilev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
Vasilev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vasilev's calf.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination but Vasilev avoids it well.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Vasilev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasilev.
Makaki Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vasilev wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasilev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Vasilev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makaki Iii manages to circle out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Vasilev.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaki Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses the body punch
and Vasilev counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Makaki Iii's ribs.
Vasilev throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasilev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Vasilev down by chopping away at his legs.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch there but Vasilev circles away.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vasilev throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilev tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Vasilev lands a body shot.
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 Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilev moves out of range of the body kick from Makaki Iii.
It looked like Vasilev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vasilev is looking to wear down Makaki Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Vasilev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Vasilev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasilev has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Vasilev tries to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev digs a right hand into Makaki Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makaki Iii's gas tank.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
A short left from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
A body shot lands from Vasilev.
Vasilev is leaning against Makaki Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vasilev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Vasilev leaning against his opponent.
Vasilev lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Vasilev working aggressively here.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasilev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Decent striking displayed by Vasilev there.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Makaki Iii looks to move away, Vasilev throws a big counter combo but Makaki Iii just gets out of the way.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Vasilev swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii cracks a nice hook into Vasilev's ribs.
Vasilev throws a sloppy body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a left to the body.
Vasilev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilev momentarily.
Vasilev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It looks like Vasilev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination but Vasilev avoids it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilev.
A countering left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up but Vasilev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makaki Iii at a distance.
Vasilev works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Vasilev thumps Makaki Iii with a low kick.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makaki Iii throws a combination. Vasilev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Vasilev's body. Vasilev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy right hand. Makaki Iii should have avoided that one.
A big left from Vasilev misses.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Vasilev lands a jab to the nose.
Vasilev misses with a low kick as Makaki Iii jumps back.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Vasilev avoids it with no problem.
Vasilev gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch.
Vasilev is trying to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev presses Makaki Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasilev.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii presses Vasilev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilev struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Vasilev.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Vasilev pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasilev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Makaki Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Vasilev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Vasilev looking to throw knees to the head but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makaki Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilev fails to land.
A hook to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasilev misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Vasilev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasilev's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev is trying to push Makaki Iii away but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Vasilev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Vasilev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Vasilev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Vasilev checks it.
Vasilev moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Vasilev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makaki Iii's calf.
Vasilev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev darts in trying to clinch
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasilev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasilev connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii works Vasilev's body with a nice hook.
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!
Vasilev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Vasilev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Vasilev moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasilev's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaki Iii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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