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HFC 115:Silva vs Handy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 2702 p4p, 273 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 1852 p4p, 197 weight class). MacAuliffe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notorious by Duran Duran kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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159 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head clobbers MacAuliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacAuliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAuliffe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MacAuliffe showed some decent athleticism there.
MacAuliffe is thwarting Head's attempts to control the position.
Head is staying active underneath MacAuliffe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacAuliffe is pressing down on Head's thigh, looking to free his foot. Head is holding on for now.
Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacAuliffe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Head does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head tries to get to full guard but MacAuliffe has control of the leg.
Head is controlling MacAuliffe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Head is looking to improve his position.
MacAuliffe seems to be working for a kimura but Head defends the submission attempt.
Head trying to control but MacAuliffe postures up.
MacAuliffe is looking to advance position but Head won't allow it.
Head tries to get to full guard but MacAuliffe has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacAuliffe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Head sees it coming and defends easily.
Head is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacAuliffe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacAuliffe's back!
MacAuliffe is in bad spot here.
Head just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
MacAuliffe is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacAuliffe is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head is trying to stick to MacAuliffe's back but MacAuliffe is turning into Head. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Head's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacAuliffe.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Head holds on and takes a little breather.
MacAuliffe throws a big right hand that misses.
MacAuliffe postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Head holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
MacAuliffe throws a big right hand that misses.
Head looking for a guillotine here but MacAuliffe defends easily.
Head pulls MacAuliffe in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe is pushing down on Head's leg trying to pass to half guard. Head is fighting to maintain full guard but MacAuliffe has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baeddan MacAuliffe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe misses with a looping right.
Head seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Head throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacAuliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacAuliffe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Head is trying to improve his position.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
MacAuliffe is working Head over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAuliffe is refusing to be controlled, as Head sits in half guard.
Head trying to control the pace.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe trying to control here.
Head takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard.
Head trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Head 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.
MacAuliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Head wants to control from the top but MacAuliffe keeps moving.
MacAuliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Head wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Head 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.
MacAuliffe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
MacAuliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Head defends it easily.
MacAuliffe trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
Head slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Head thumps MacAuliffe with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacAuliffe.
Head throws a series of punches but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
MacAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
MacAuliffe shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacAuliffe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacAuliffe looks to land a combination. Head sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacAuliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe is breathing heavily.
MacAuliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAuliffe looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Garrick Head is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAuliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAuliffe is rocked!
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!
MacAuliffe walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Head swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Garrick Head!
Garrick Head thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 1993 p4p, 265 weight class) and Louie Litt (ranked 1651 p4p, 219 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
10 - 12 - 1 |
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193 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Louie Litt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns scores with a jab to the head.
Guns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Litt cracks Guns with a good jab.
Litt misses with a wild body shot.
Litt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guns is looking to counter punch.
Guns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guns connects with a high kick.
Litt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guns as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Guns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Litt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guns counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Litt scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Litt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guns moves out of range as Litt throws a body kick.
Guns misses with a two punch combination.
Guns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Litt misses.
Litt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Litt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Guns slams his shin into Litt's torso.
Litt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Louie Litt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guns.
Guns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guns checks a leg kick.
Guns is looking to counter with head kicks.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Litt feints a counter leg kick.
Guns scores with a leg kick.
Litt misses with an uppercut
and Guns counters with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Litt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Litt throws a lazy body kick
and Guns counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Litt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Guns blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Litt will feel that in the morning.
Litt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Litt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt misses with a lunging right hand
and Guns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Litt's knee momentarily.
Litt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guns sprawls well. Guns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Litt gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Guns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Litt tries to score with a low kick but Guns moves his leg out of the way.
Litt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Litt tries a head kick but it misses.
Guns misses with a low kick.
Litt throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Litt throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guns throws a counter high kick but Litt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Litt is out of range and Guns settles back down.
Litt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guns misses with a body kick.
Litt connects with a crisp jab.
Guns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litt digs a good body shot into Guns's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt tries to close the distance and clinch but Guns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guns lands a head kick!
Litt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Litt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Guns moves away from the strike by Litt.
Litt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Guns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Litt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Litt.
Guns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guns.
Guns cracks the inside of Litt's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt throws an off balance right hand
letting Guns counter with a right hand.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Litt scores with a nice body kick.
Litt throws out a loose jab but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guns lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Litt throws an overhand right that lands on Guns's shoulder, as Guns tries to avoid the shot.
Guns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guns tries to land a front kick but Litt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns looks to throw a body kick
and Litt counters with a straight right hand.
Guns throws a low kick but Litt moves out of range easily.
Litt throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Litt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litt misses with a hook. Guns ducked under it nicely.
Litt throws a body kick that misses.
It appears Guns was looking to counter with a kick there.
Litt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guns.
Litt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Litt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Guns dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Litt.
Litt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Guns.
Litt is looking to slow Guns down with leg kicks.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Guns moves out of range of the strikes.
Litt is looking to land body kicks.
Litt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Litt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Litt can do to turn this around?
Guns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litt.
A left and a right from Guns both land. Nice combination.
Guns scores with a jab. Litt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Litt tries for a takedown but Guns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Litt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Guns slams his shin into Litt's torso.
Guns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Litt throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns lands a jab.
Guns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Litt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Litt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Litt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Litt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guns.
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Litt misses with an uppercut
and Guns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Litt walks into a straight right hand from Guns.
Litt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Guns counters with a left and a right that stings Litt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns swats away the attempt to clinch by Litt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Litt scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guns lands the left hand.
Guns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Litt scores with a nice body kick.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Litt counters with a body kick.
Litt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Litt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guns connects with a solid leg kick.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Litt.
Litt throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns scoring well with a low kick there.
Litt throws a looping overhand right but Guns ducks down to avoid it.
Guns feints and then cracks Litt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Litt down.
Litt looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.
It looks like Guns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Guns connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guns counters with an outside leg kick.
Litt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Litt.
Litt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Litt throws an off balance right hand
and Guns counters with a thumping low kick.
Litt is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Guns.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Litt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Litt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guns has got the better of the exchanges.
Guns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Litt.
Guns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litt.
Litt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Litt swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Guns connects with a solid leg kick.
Litt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Litt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Litt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Big Guns is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Litt at a distance.
Guns throws a head kick but Litt moves out of range.
Guns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Litt.
You can see that Litt has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A cross from Guns lands.
Litt feints and then cracks Guns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guns down.
Guns avoids a kick to the body.
Litt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guns fakes the leg kick and cracks Litt in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Guns throws a head kick that Litt semi-blocks.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Litt throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns tried to counter with a leg kick but Litt avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Guns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Litt takes a step back to recover.
Litt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guns misses with a head kick.
Litt throws a jab but it's blocked by Guns.
Litt avoids the head kick by Guns.
And Litt responds with a good body kick, but Guns manages to step out the way in time.
Litt misses with a straight left.
Litt throws a big shot that misses.
Guns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Litt.
Guns thuds his shin into the meat of Litt's side.
Litt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Litt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litt throws a wild body kick that Guns sees coming a mile off.
Litt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Guns to counter with a crisp jab.
Guns scoring well with a low kick there.
Litt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Litt tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
Guns catches Litt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Litt avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick.
Guns avoids the body shot from Litt.
Litt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Litt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Guns finds it's way through Litt's defenses.
Guns connects with a high kick.
Litt misses with a low kick.
Litt throws an off balance right hand
and Guns counters with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Guns!
Litt moves out of range of the body kick from Guns.
Guns lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Louie Litt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Litt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Litt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Litt misses the shot to the body.
Litt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Guns.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
Litt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Litt is predictable there
and Guns counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns lands with a cross.
Litt digs a good hook to Guns's body.
A combination from Litt does no damage.
Guns blocks a head kick by Litt.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Litt.
Guns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guns lands with an overhand left.
Litt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Litt.
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Litt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Litt throws an overhand right that lands on Guns's shoulder, as Guns tries to avoid the shot.
Guns jabs at Litt's body.
Litt misses with a body kick.
And Guns counters with a quick kick to the body but Litt blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Litt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Litt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Big Guns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Litt misses
and Guns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Litt's knee momentarily.
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Litt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guns looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A solid body kick from Litt.
Litt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guns counters with a right hand to the body.
Litt misses with a low kick.
Guns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Guns lands with a hook. Litt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Litt moves out of range of the body kick from Guns.
Litt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Litt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guns feints and then cracks Litt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Litt down.
Guns lands a head kick. Litt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Litt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guns counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Litt misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litt misses with a hook. Guns ducked under it nicely.
Litt misses the jab.
Guns tried to counter with a leg kick but Litt avoided it.
Litt is looking to land body kicks.
Guns throws a counter high kick but Litt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guns throws the kick towards the body but Litt avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guns 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Guns!
A very excited looking Big Guns 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koko Pinea (ranked 1002 p4p, 49 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 2087 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koko Pinea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner wants to clinch up but Pinea keeps it at a distance.
Banner blocks the body kick.
Banner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Banner has managed to clinch.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
We've been informed that Banner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banner is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banner missing with knees to the body.
Pinea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Pinea's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea lands a shot to the body.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Banner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Banner slowing the pace effectively.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
Pinea tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banner wants to stall.
Banner lands an elbow just above Pinea 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banner is trying to stall.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Banner trying to control the position but instead, Pinea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banner into the cage.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Banner.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Banner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinea.
Banner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pinea lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pinea up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea blocks an elbow strike.
Pinea letting Banner take a breather here.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Banner wants to stall.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
Pinea working Banner over with knees to the body.
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner taking a breather.
Banner tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Pinea blocks the elbow strike.
Banner with a knee to the head.
Banner trying to control the position but instead, Pinea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banner into the cage.
Pinea lands a nice knee to the body.
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 Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner's head backwards.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Pinea pushes him off.
Pinea misses with a head kick.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pinea clinches up against the cage.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Pinea.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinea dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinea takes an elbow to the temple.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banner trying to control the position but instead, Pinea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banner into the cage.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
Banner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinea blocks the elbow strike.
Banner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Banner lands an elbow inside that Pinea shrugs off.
Pinea blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pinea's defenses.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinea up against the cage.
Banner stalls.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Banner prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner lands an elbow inside that Pinea shrugs off.
Koko Pinea's cut is getting worse.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Banner tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Banner lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Knees to the body from Banner.
Banner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Banner.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koko Pinea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Banner with a knee to the head.
Pinea blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pinea tries to work over Banner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Banner avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Pinea lands with a left to the head.
Pinea is working Banner over against the cage.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banner has Pinea pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Pinea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Banner 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.
Pinea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banner if he has to take too many more of those.
Pinea blocks a jab.
Pinea tries to counter by clinching up but Banner breaks away and moves out of range.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinea circles away.
Pinea fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banner to the ground. Pinea is now in Banner's guard.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Pinea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Pinea pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pinea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pinea is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Banner misses with the combination.
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banner avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Pinea avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pinea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Banner looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Banner is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Pinea in his tracks for a moment.
Pinea pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner stalling against the cage.
Pinea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pinea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinea blocks an elbow strike.
Pinea letting Banner take a breather here.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Banner avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Banner is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
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 Koko Pinea.
Well Pinea 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estafan Atunes (ranked 2004 p4p, 67 weight class) and Sami Vatanen (ranked 2598 p4p, 89 weight class). Atunes comes to the cage accompanied by Fireball. Vatanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kalmah - Heros to Us. Estafan Atunes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estafan Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatanen lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Estafan Atunes has been cut.
Vatanen tries to break free but Atunes pushes him back against the cage.
Vatanen breaks from the clinch.
Vatanen lands a jab to the nose.
Vatanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes moves into the clinch.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Vatanen.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen is trying to break free.
Vatanen blocking some punches.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatanen.
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes tries to clinch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen misses with a body shot.
Atunes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vatanen throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses
and Vatanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Estafan Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes is looking to clinch.
Vatanen cracks a nice hook into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes is looking to clinch.
Vatanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vatanen looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Vatanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Vatanen keeps it at a distance.
Atunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatanen circles away.
Atunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes is looking to clinch but Vatanen is avoiding it.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vatanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Vatanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Vatanen misses with a straight right.
Atunes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vatanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatanen blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Atunes moves into the clinch.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Vatanen finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
Vatanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes is looking to clinch.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vatanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Atunes avoiding damage as Vatanen throws knees to the body.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vatanen looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Vatanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatanen lands with a nice body punch.
Vatanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vatanen connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
As Vatanen looks to move away, Atunes throws a big counter combo but Vatanen just gets out of the way.
Atunes pushes Vatanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Vatanen blocking some punches.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen lands a shoulder strike.
Vatanen manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
Vatanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vatanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vatanen! But no joy.
Vatanen lands with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Vatanen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vatanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Vatanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vatanen throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatanen.
Vatanen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAtunes.
Vatanen avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Vatanen takes one on the button.
Atunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Estafan Atunes's cut is getting worse.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vatanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vatanen.
Vatanen lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Vatanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vatanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Estafan Atunes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vatanen ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Atunes's jaw. Atunes's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vatanen does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Vatanen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sami Vatanen thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Smith (ranked 1810 p4p, 220 weight class) and Boris Konstantinov (ranked 3506 p4p, 407 weight class). Konstantinov has chosen Hell March 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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270 lbs
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240 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eldar Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov dodges the punch combination from Smith.
A big left from Konstantinov misses.
Konstantinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Konstantinov thumps Smith with a low kick.
Konstantinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Konstantinov misses with a kick to the body.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Konstantinov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith cracks Konstantinov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Konstantinov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
Konstantinov is rocked!
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konstantinov wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Konstantinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith moves out of range as Konstantinov throws a body kick.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Konstantinov.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Konstantinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Konstantinov throws a shot to the body.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Konstantinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konstantinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith moves away from the strike by Konstantinov.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Konstantinov blocks a jab.
Konstantinov stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body shot.
Konstantinov throws a good cross that connects.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Konstantinov cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Konstantinov connects with the punch.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Konstantinov tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Konstantinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Konstantinov misses with a body kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Konstantinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Konstantinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Konstantinov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Konstantinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy body kick from Konstantinov
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Boris Konstantinov's cut even more.
Konstantinov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Boris Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konstantinov throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konstantinov.
Konstantinov stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Konstantinov has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Konstantinov steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Eldar Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konstantinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Konstantinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konstantinov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Konstantinov throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Konstantinov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Konstantinov! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Konstantinov to his feet! Konstantinov is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Konstantinov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Konstantinov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
As Konstantinov looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Konstantinov just gets out of the way.
Konstantinov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Konstantinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith is rocked!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Konstantinov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
OH! Smith has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Konstantinov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Konstantinov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Smith sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Konstantinov!
Boris Konstantinov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 2898 p4p, 373 weight class) and Oleg Nemkov (ranked 2642 p4p, 340 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
190 lbs
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nemkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Nemkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a lazy head kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamchenko avoids the head kick by Nemkov.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Nemkov slips the punch.
Nemkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamchenko.
Nemkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Nemkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko manages to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep. Nemkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamchenko gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamchenko is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamchenko defends it easily.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but Nemkov won't let him.
Nemkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mamchenko has picked Nemkov up and slammed him! Nemkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Mamchenko manages to pass to side control!
Mamchenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Nemkov is defending well.
Mamchenko working away.
Nemkov is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nemkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nemkov, who protects the arm well.
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nemkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mamchenko tries for a kimura but Nemkov is defending well.
Mamchenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mamchenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Mamchenko stalls from top position.
Nemkov struggling a bit here.
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Nemkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Nemkov gets back to half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Nemkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Mamchenko connects with a nice short shot to Nemkov's temple.
Nemkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nemkov looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko cracks Nemkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nemkov throws a hook but Mamchenko blocks it.
Nemkov scores with a nice right hand.
Mamchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nemkov misses with a two punch combination.
Nemkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nemkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamchenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to control Nemkov's posture but Nemkov avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nemkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nemkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mamchenko, who protects the arm well.
Nemkov lands a few punches from side control.
Nemkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mamchenko sneaks back into half guard.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemkov is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nemkov prevents Mamchenko from improving his position.
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko manages to get to full guard.
Mamchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Nemkov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
Nemkov trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but Nemkov is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemkov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nemkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nemkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Nemkov throws a wild body kick that Mamchenko sees coming a mile off.
Mamchenko avoids the head kick by Nemkov.
Mamchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamchenko feints a jab promting Nemkov to slip. Mamchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nemkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jab by Mamchenko.
Nemkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemkov.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemkov tries to work over Mamchenko's front leg with a kick but Mamchenko checks it.
Nemkov lands with a good body shot.
Mamchenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nemkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamchenko as he connects with a hook.
Nemkov looking to score a takedown here. Mamchenko is defending well but Nemkov drives through and ends up in Mamchenko's guard.
Mamchenko pushes Nemkov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
Nemkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nemkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Nemkov lands with a hook. Mamchenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Nemkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nemkov with the counter takedown but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Nemkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nemkov is rocked!
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nemkov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Mamchenko doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Nemkov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Nemkov's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko 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 Zdravko Saric (ranked 1465 p4p, 177 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 1590 p4p, 197 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
275 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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35
270 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suckerpunch.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suckerpunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suckerpunch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suckerpunch moves away.
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Suckerpunch sprawling to the canvas! Suckerpunch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
Suckerpunch is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suckerpunch is holding his hands too far apart here. Saric throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Suckerpunch is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ely Scrubs (ranked 579 p4p, 72 weight class) and Galdra Kiddi (ranked 1066 p4p, 126 weight class). Galdra Kiddi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ely Scrubs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiddi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scrubs's head backwards.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrubs is just out of range.
Kiddi loads up on a big right hand but Scrubs slips the punch.
Kiddi throws a right hand that misses
and Scrubs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scrubs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kiddi avoids the body shot from Scrubs.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Scrubs works Kiddi's body with a nice hook.
Kiddi throws a solid leg kick but Scrubs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kiddi.
Scrubs wants to clinch up but Kiddi keeps it at a distance.
And Kiddi tries to counter it with a takedown but Scrubs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kiddi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrubs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scrubs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scrubs misses with a straight left.
Kiddi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scrubs to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrubs lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrubs moves away.
Kiddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrubs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kiddi misses.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Scrubs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kiddi on the side of the head.
Kiddi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiddi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scrubs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scrubs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scrubs slips a jab from Kiddi.
Scrubs cracks Kiddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scrubs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ely Scrubs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiddi lands with a nice combination. Scrubs backs away looking to recover.
Ely Scrubs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Scrubs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrubs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiddi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs tries to improve position but can't.
Scrubs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kiddi off and has taken his back!
Kiddi is really stuck here.
Kiddi showing good submission defense here.
Scrubs doesn't have the hooks in and Kiddi manages to turn into his guard.
Kiddi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrubs has his foot on Kiddi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiddi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scrubs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kiddi has managed to get both his arms back between Scrubs's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scrubs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kiddi is in close to Scrubs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Scrubs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiddi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Kiddi stands up over Scrubs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kiddi is in close to Scrubs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Scrubs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Scrubs looking for a guillotine here but Kiddi defends easily.
Kiddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs looking for a guillotine here but Kiddi defends easily.
Scrubs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiddi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scrubs keeping moving, preventing Kiddi from controlling successfully.
Scrubs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Kiddi lands a couple of elbows.
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 Ely Scrubs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kiddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scrubs tries to counter with a takedown but Kiddi is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for Kiddi.
Scrubs cracks Kiddi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scrubs misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Scrubs lands.
Kiddi lands a nice hook to Scrubs's body. Scrubs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiddi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scrubs.
Scrubs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiddi doesn't seem bothered though.
Scrubs misses with a looping left.
Scrubs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrubs.
Kiddi throws a wild body kick that Scrubs sees coming a mile off.
Kiddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrubs moves away.
Scrubs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrubs tries to counter with a takedown but Kiddi is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Scrubs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiddi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scrubs lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi swats away the attempt to clinch by Scrubs.
Scrubs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiddi.
Kiddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiddi misses with a leg kick
and Scrubs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiddi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiddi is looking to sweep but instead, Scrubs has passed into half guard.
Scrubs working over Kiddi with some ground and pound. Kiddi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scrubs lands with a punch from half guard.
Scrubs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scrubs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kiddi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiddi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs is looking to advance position but Kiddi won't allow it.
Scrubs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrubs trying to pass the guard but Kiddi defending well.
Kiddi is looking to improve his position.
Kiddi is trying to control but can't.
Scrubs trying to mount his opponent but Kiddi defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scrubs lands with a punch from half guard.
Kiddi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiddi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiddi is trying to maintain the position but Scrubs is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiddi gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scrubs slips nicely into half guard.
Kiddi tries to get to full guard but Scrubs has control of the leg.
Scrubs working the head and body with strikes.
Kiddi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scrubs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kiddi wants to control but Scrubs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scrubs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiddi can do to turn this around?
Scrubs seems to be working for a kimura but Kiddi defends the submission attempt.
Kiddi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scrubs pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scrubs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scrubs walks into a stiff left hand from Kiddi.
Kiddi lands with a nice body punch.
Scrubs misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Scrubs.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Scrubs moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrubs misses the target.
Scrubs wants to clinch.
Kiddi loads up on a big right hand but Scrubs slips the punch.
Ely Scrubs is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiddi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs misses with a straight left.
Kiddi with the counter takedown but Scrubs avoids it easily.
Scrubs wants to clinch up but Kiddi keeps it at a distance.
Kiddi just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiddi.
Kiddi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scrubs.
Kiddi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scrubs. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kiddi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kiddi throws a looping overhand right but Scrubs ducks down to avoid it.
Kiddi moves forwards but Scrubs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiddi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scrubs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrubs.
Kiddi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scrubs defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scrubs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiddi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiddi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scrubs rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiddi drops his hands momentarily and Scrubs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scrubs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiddi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Scrubs jabs at Kiddi's body.
Kiddi avoids the body shot from Scrubs.
Kiddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scrubs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiddi scores with a nice strike.
Galdra Kiddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiddi tries to bum rush Scrubs with a series of wild strikes but Scrubs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scrubs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiddi is just out of range.
Scrubs clinches.
Scrubs jumps guard but Kiddi stands there with Scrubs around his waist. Scrubs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kiddi misses with a punch to the body.
Scrubs takes a shot to the head.
Scrubs blocks a body shot from Kiddi.
Scrubs jumps guard but Kiddi stands there with Scrubs around his waist. Scrubs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scrubs drags the fight down to the ground.
Scrubs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiddi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scrubs keeping moving, preventing Kiddi from controlling successfully.
Scrubs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiddi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiddi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi landing some decent shots from guard.
Scrubs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Scrubs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiddi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiddi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kiddi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kiddi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ely Scrubs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiddi throwing strikes from guard but Scrubs blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scrubs's head.
Kiddi chips away with some ground and pound.
Scrubs working for a triangle but Kiddi defends it easily.
Scrubs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiddi passes into half guard.
Kiddi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiddi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scrubs sees it coming and defends easily.
Scrubs tries to get to full guard but Kiddi has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galdra Kiddi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scrubs 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ely Scrubs!
Ely Scrubs made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Starling Silva (ranked 399 p4p, 59 weight class) and Biggie Righty Handy (ranked 1017 p4p, 137 weight class). Handy has chosen National Anthem of USSR as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Biggie Righty Handy!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Handy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handy misses the jab.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Handy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handy misses with a body shot.
Handy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva throws a push kick but Handy slaps the foot to one side.
Handy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva swings for the body but Handy moves out of range.
Handy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handy manages to avoid it.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Handy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handy misses with a series of wild punches.
Handy looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Handy.
Handy loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Handy.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handy thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Handy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
A jab lands there for Handy.
Handy throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva is looking to wear down Handy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Handy throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Handy misses with a two punch combination.
Handy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Handy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Handy.
Silva throws a leg kick but Handy checks it.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva slips under a jab from Handy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Handy moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Handy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Handy looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Handy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Handy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handy misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Handy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handy swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva staying out of range there.
Handy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Handy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Handy missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Handy.
A big left from Handy misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Handy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Handy lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva 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.
Handy throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handy scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva is rocked!
Silva swings for the body but Handy moves out of range.
Handy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Handy avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handy scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Handy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Handy lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Handy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Handy blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Handy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Handy misses with a looping left.
Handy drops Silva with a naaaaasty hook - Silva is in real trouble here! Handy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Righty Handy!
Biggie Righty Handy is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Biggie Righty Handy 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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