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TGC 25: Shakhbulatov vs Human PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Santana (ranked 23417 p4p, 373 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 23949 p4p, 387 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still. Samak Ruenroeng will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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144 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcus Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng thows a body kick. Santana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruenroeng closes the distance and clinches.
Santana misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Santana to work.
Santana controlling the action here for a moment.
Santana gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Ruenroeng.
Santana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruenroeng.
Santana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruenroeng avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Ruenroeng being controlled against the cage.
Santana swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santana.
Santana lands with a light punch inside.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santana.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santana missing with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye.
Ruenroeng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Santana.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Santana stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the head but Santana blocks with his arms.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruenroeng throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santana.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Santana fails to land.
Santana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santana blocks the elbow strike.
Santana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Santana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Santana pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Marcus Santana will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Santana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng connects with a knee to the head.
Ruenroeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Santana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruenroeng has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the head.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Santana to work.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Santana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Santana working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee to the head.
Santana misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santana.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Santana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Santana has Ruenroeng pushed against the cage.
Santana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruenroeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santana is trying to pull guard but Ruenroeng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the head but Santana blocks with his arms.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santana is leaning against Ruenroeng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruenroeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee to the head.
Santana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruenroeng.
Santana slowing the pace effectively.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee to the head.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Santana.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santana misses with some punches.
Santana misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santana cracks Ruenroeng with an open hand slap.
Santana misses the jab.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruenroeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana lands a body punch.
Ruenroeng connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santana's face.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Santana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ruenroeng up against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Santana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the head but Santana blocks with his arms.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Santana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Santana.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow.
Santana stalling.
Santana pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruenroeng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Santana.
Santana lands with a right to the head.
Santana is leaning against Ruenroeng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ruenroeng up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana gets through Ruenroeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santana controlling the action here for a moment.
Santana has Ruenroeng pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruenroeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Santana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruenroeng won't want to take too many of those.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruenroeng is pressed up against the cage. Santana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruenroeng down to the mat. Ruenroeng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruenroeng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruenroeng throws an elbow but misses.
Santana avoids the elbow strike from Ruenroeng, against the cage.
Santana stalling.
Santana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santana misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
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 Marcus Santana.
I think Santana 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Knuckles (ranked 4563 p4p, 211 weight class) and Allan Omega (ranked 3197 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Omega!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knuckles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Knuckles both land. Nice combination.
Omega scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Omega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knuckles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Knuckles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knuckles lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Omega has wrist control.
Knuckles gets to his feet. Omega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knuckles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Omega's guard.
Omega wants to stand and escape but Knuckles is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
Omega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knuckles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles drops back looking for a leg! Omega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omega manages to kick Knuckles off! Knuckles jumps back into Omega's guard.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omega can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles gets to his feet - Omega follows without any prompting.
Allan Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omega lands with a nice combination. Knuckles backs away looking to recover.
Knuckles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Knuckles moves into the clinch successfully.
Knuckles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omega.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles missing with knees to the body.
Knuckles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Omega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knuckless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knuckles fails with the takedown.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Omega counters with a nice body shot.
Omega cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omega sprawls well. Omega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Omega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knuckless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles shoots and misses
and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles shoots for a double leg takedown but Omega sprawls well. He's pushed Knuckles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knuckles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Knuckles shoots in for a double leg but Omega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Omega connects with a body shot that sends Knuckles's belly button to the back.
Knuckles avoids a kick to the body.
Omega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Omega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Omega.
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Jab by Omega.
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 Ashton Knuckles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Omega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Knuckles clinches up with Omega and pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles avoiding damage.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knuckles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omega counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knuckles has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Omega. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles throws a big counter combination but Omega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omega sprawls well. Omega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega throws a body shot but no joy.
Omega lands with a nice combination. Knuckles backs away looking to recover.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Allan Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Omega lands a nice shot that snaps Knuckles's head back.
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knuckles.
Ashton Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Knuckles lands a lovely overhand right.
Omega lands a jab to Knuckles's midsection.
Omega swats away the attempt to clinch by Knuckles.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles closes the distance and pushes Omega back into the cage.
Omega avoiding damage as Knuckles throws knees to the body.
Omega tries to circle away but Knuckles has him pinned against the cage.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Knuckles has the dominant position.
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knuckles showed some decent athleticism there.
Omega has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Knuckles is on him like a limpet, forcing Omega back against the cage.
Knuckles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Omega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knuckles jumps into guard, dragging Omega to the mat.
Omega prevents Knuckles from getting back to his feet.
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knuckles working for a triangle but Omega defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omega is aware though and is defending well.
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Omega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles is trying to keep Omega in close.
Omega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Omega postures up.
Knuckles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Allan Omega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Omega looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away.
Omega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knuckles rather than just go for the knockout.
Knuckles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Knuckles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knuckles tries to bum rush Omega with a series of wild strikes but Omega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Omega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Omega finds it's way through Knuckles's defenses.
Omega looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Omega slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Omega.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Omega scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Knuckles. Beautiful body shot.
Knuckles shoots in for a double leg but Omega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles blocks the body kick.
Omega scores with a jab to the head.
Knuckles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omega counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Knuckles. Those never looked like landing.
Omega lands a head shot.
Knuckles misses with a combination
and Omega counters with a two punch combo.
Omega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Omega.
Knuckles fails with the takedown
and Omega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Omega avoids them all with ease.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Omega.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Omega is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Omega circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Omega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knuckles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omega thuds a left hand into Knuckles's body.
Omega throws a one two combo.
Knuckles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ashton Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Omega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles looks for a takedown but Omega sprawls well.
Knuckles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Omega works over Knuckles's head and body with a nice combination.
Omega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knuckles or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega, which made it look bad.
Omega lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles misses with a double jab
and Omega counters with a left and a right that stings Knuckles.
Knuckles stuns Omega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knuckles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omega was covering up waiting for the punch and Knuckles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Omega!
Post fight, an emotional Allan Omega said 'Dulles Bush you absolutely suck!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Briscoe (ranked 8214 p4p, 548 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 7718 p4p, 532 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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24
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Briscoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Smith !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Briscoe's head.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Briscoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Briscoe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Briscoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Briscoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briscoe wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Briscoe is keeping the position.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Briscoe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Briscoe kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briscoe has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Briscoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Briscoe regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Briscoe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Briscoe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Briscoe is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briscoe is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control but Briscoe is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Briscoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Briscoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Briscoe from controlling successfully.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Briscoe.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Briscoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith 's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briscoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briscoe is one step ahead there.
Briscoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Briscoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Briscoe with a nice head shot there.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Briscoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Briscoe jabs at Smith 's body.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Briscoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Briscoe is on top in guard.
Briscoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Briscoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Briscoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand up but Briscoe is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briscoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Briscoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Briscoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Briscoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Briscoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Briscoe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Briscoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briscoe is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Briscoe has wrist control.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Briscoe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briscoe wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith cracks Briscoe with a solid left hand.
Briscoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Briscoe, not yet.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is working for a kimura but Briscoe is defending it quite comfortably.
Briscoe trying to control here.
Briscoe is pressing down on Smith 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Briscoe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Briscoe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Briscoe!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith tries to bench press Briscoe off him but Briscoe keeps the position.
Briscoe working away.
The strikes coming from Briscoe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Briscoe lands an elbow.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Briscoe crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briscoe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Charles Briscoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briscoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Briscoe tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Briscoe 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!
Briscoe throws a hook to the side of Smith 's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Briscoe throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Briscoe gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Briscoe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Briscoe is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briscoe wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Briscoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briscoe is looking to control Smith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Briscoe avoid being mounted?
Briscoe is trying to stand.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Briscoe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith prevents Briscoe from standing back up.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith thows a huge punch but Briscoe dodges it nicely.
Briscoe is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Briscoe explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Briscoe to the mat! Briscoe manages to get full guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Briscoe has wrist control.
Smith stands and throws Briscoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith blocks the strikes from Briscoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Briscoe gets his hands free.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Smith as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Briscoe!
Briscoe avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Briscoe missing with punches from the back.
Smith takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Briscoe tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Briscoe is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Briscoe lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Smith hold on?!
Briscoe punches the canvas rather than the man.
Briscoe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Briscoe has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Briscoe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Briscoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Briscoe 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Briscoe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Giannopoulos (ranked 8479 p4p, 762 weight class) and Karl Vinson (ranked 4510 p4p, 556 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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21
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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27
212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Giannopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Vinson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinson moves in looking to clinch but Giannopoulos pushes him off.
Vinson misses with a hook.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Giannopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giannopoulos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinson jabs Giannopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vinson looks to throw a body kick
and Giannopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giannopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinson tries to work over Giannopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinson manages to break the clinch.
Giannopoulos cracks a nice hook into Vinson's ribs.
Giannopoulos checks a low kick from Vinson.
Giannopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giannopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Giannopoulos tests Vinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Giannopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Giannopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Vinson. Vinson maintains the clinch.
Giannopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Giannopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Giannopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giannopoulos.
Vinson is rocked!
Giannopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giannopoulos pushes Vinson against the cage. Giannopoulos is working some dirty boxing. Giannopoulos pushes off with a quick right hook! Vinson goes down! Vinson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Giannopoulos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikos Giannopoulos!
Nikos Giannopoulos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Mayhem (ranked 4418 p4p, 206 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 24593 p4p, 431 weight class). Mayhem comes to the cage accompanied by Carch me motherfucker. 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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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Mayhem's torso.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suluhu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayhem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayhem connects with a right hand. Suluhu shakes it off.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suluhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Suluhu gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Mayhem get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayhem enables Suluhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayhem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suluhu stands up from Mayhem's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suluhu takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Suluhu with that takedown attempt.
Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suluhu stands up and beckons Mayhem to join him on the feet.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu misses with a hook to the body
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suluhu throws a leg kick
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suluhu's head backwards.
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!
Suluhu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mayhem tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dan Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayhem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suluhu on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu decides to stand and escape the position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suluhu.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Mayhem lands an overhand right.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Suluhu slips a jab from Mayhem.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suluhu stands up and waves to Mayhem to follow him.
Mayhem scores with a jab. Suluhu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mayhem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suluhu.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suluhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Mayhem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suluhu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Suluhu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Suluhu misses with a looping left.
Suluhu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
A cross from Mayhem lands.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayhem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayhem to the ground. Suluhu is now in Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Suluhu dives into side control.
Suluhu stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu drives through with a takedown into Mayhem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mayhem is working an open guard so Suluhu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayhem scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Suluhu manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Suluhu fails with the takedown
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayhem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suluhu somewhat.
Dan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mayhem throws a good cross that connects.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Mayhem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Suluhu stands and steps away. Mayhem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Mayhem.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suluhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Suluhu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
Suluhu stands up from Mayhem's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suluhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Mayhem 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!
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Mayhem cracks Suluhu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Suluhu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayhem lands a nice hook to Suluhu's body. Suluhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem lands a nice shot that snaps Suluhu's head back.
Dan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Mayhem counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu shoots in and bounces Mayhem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem thuds his right hand into Suluhu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mayhem gets caught flat footed, as Suluhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suluhu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mayhem checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suluhu has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayhem rather than just go for the knockout.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suluhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suluhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Suluhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Suluhu decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem connects with a crisp jab.
Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Suluhu manages to pass to side control.
Suluhu postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mayhem to stand up.
Mayhem misses the jab.
Suluhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayhem swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Mayhem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayhem.
Dan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Dan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mayhem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mayhem blocks it well.
Suluhu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suluhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suluhu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suluhu stands up out of the half guard.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Mayhem!
After winning the bout, Dan Mayhem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arbi Amagov (ranked 4306 p4p, 391 weight class) and Johnny Ringo (ranked 4321 p4p, 392 weight class). Amagov comes to the cage accompanied by Raphael Lake - Vertigo. 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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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arbi Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amagov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amagov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Ringo misses.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amagov slips a jab and a cross from Ringo.
An attempted straight right counter from Amagov misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ringo 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.
Amagov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ringo misses with a body shot.
Ringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Amagov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amagov counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ringo misses.
Amagov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Amagov.
Ringo throws a right hand that Amagov ducks under and follows up with a left that Amagov also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov throws a shot from downtown. Ringo moves away and avoids it.
Ringo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amagov counters with a good, hard body kick but Ringo shrugs it off.
Ringo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amagov's waist but Amagov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ringo off to one side.
Amagov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Amagov looks to land a combination but Ringo avoids it well.
Ringo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amagov wants a takedown but no success here.
Amagov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Ringo is keeping the position.
Amagov throwing strikes from guard but Ringo blocks nicely.
Ringo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amagov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is trying to force a seperation but Ringo has the dominant position.
Ringo stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amagov is trying to force a seperation but Ringo has the dominant position.
Ringo tries to land knees in the clinch but Amagov avoids the damage to the body.
Amagov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringo controls his hands.
Ringo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ringo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ringo can pounce on him.
Amagov misses with a wild body shot.
Ringo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amagov lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amagov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ringo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amagov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Amagov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ringo.
Ringo tries to clinch but Amagov is having none of it.
Ringo misses with a double jab
and Amagov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ringo thuds a left hand into Amagov's body.
Ringo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amagov, as that shot connected.
Ringo wants to clinch
and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown. Ringo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringo wants to sweep here but Amagov controlling him for the moment.
Amagov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amagov preventing the sweep.
Amagov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amagov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ringo keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully.
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 Arbi Amagov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ringo throws a right hand that misses
and Amagov counters with a nice uppercut.
Arbi Amagov is winning the standup battle so far.
Amagov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ringo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ringo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amagov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amagov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ringo won't allow it.
Amagov can't get the takedown.
Amagov breaks the clinch.
Ringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amagov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown. Ringo fights it but they end up in guard.
Amagov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ringo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ringo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ringo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov tries to bench press Ringo off him but Ringo keeps the position.
Ringo tries for a kimura but Amagov is defending well.
Amagov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ringo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ringo working for a submission but Amagov is keeping him at bay.
Amagov is working to get back to half guard.
Amagov tries to hold on but Ringo pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Amagov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ringo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ringo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Ringo!
Johnny Ringo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Arbi Amagov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to congratulate my opponent, tonight was his night. I'm disappointed with the outcome of the fight. I need to reevaluate my training so that I can get back on the right track.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Picciluna (ranked 3030 p4p, 405 weight class) and Pan Kovalskii (ranked 3468 p4p, 454 weight class). Kovalskii has chosen Basta- Sansara as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Picciluna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pan Kovalskii!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picciluna scores with a hook to the body. Kovalskii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Picciluna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalskii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Picciluna swings for the body but Kovalskii moves out of range.
Kovalskii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Picciluna throws a series of punches but Kovalskii avoids them all with ease.
Kovalskii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picciluna looks to land a combination but Kovalskii avoids it well.
Kovalskii walks into a straight right hand from Picciluna.
It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut.
Picciluna stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovalskii. Kovalskii gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Picciluna misses its target.
Picciluna throws a series of punches but Kovalskii moves out of range.
Picciluna drops Kovalskii with a beautiful combination! Kovalskii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Picciluna is looking for the KO!
Kovalskii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picciluna lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kovalskii is looking to close the distance but Picciluna sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kovalskii crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kovalskii is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Umberto Picciluna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Angry (ranked 1642 p4p, 238 weight class) and Chet Rollins (ranked 2723 p4p, 370 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rollins's choice of entrance music: God's Gonna Cut You Down- Johnny Cash. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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223 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Angry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chet Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Rollins.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angry.
Angry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Angry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollins jabs Angry right on the nose. Angry blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Joe Angry has been cut.
Rollins catches Angry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Angry.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angry scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been told by Angry's head coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rollins scores with a hook.
Angry bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rollins comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Angry falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Angry was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chet Rollins!
During a confident post fight interview, Chet Rollins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timur Umarov (ranked 802 p4p, 128 weight class) and Henry Kane (ranked 2544 p4p, 356 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Umarov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Timur Mucuraev - Anthem. Kane has chosen Poltergeist as his entrance music. Henry Kane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Umarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Umarov defends it nicely.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Umarov. That snapped Kane's head back.
Umarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timur Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane misses with a takedown
enabling Umarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umarov defends well and Kane ends up having to push Umarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umarov is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Umarov circles away and we're back to standing.
Umarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Umarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umarov counters with a straight right hand.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umarov as he jumps to the side.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Henry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Kane tries for a takedown but Umarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Umarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Umarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umarov sprawls well. Umarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Umarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
and Umarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Umarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umarov takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Umarov is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Umarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane fails to land the takedown.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umarov as he jumps to the side.
Timur Umarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Umarov wants it to stay on the feet.
Umarov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Umarov.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umarov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane fails with the takedown.
Umarov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Umarov's head coaches at Eagle Wolf Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov cracks Kane with a good jab.
A big left from Umarov misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Umarov.
It looked like Umarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umarov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kane gets a double leg takedown into Umarov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umarov pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Kane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Umarov leaves Kane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane feints and as Umarov raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane cracks Umarov with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Umarov throws up his legs and catches Kane in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kane tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Umarov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timur Umarov!
Timur Umarov retains his welterweight title!
Timur Umarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 625 p4p, 71 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 1172 p4p, 123 weight class). Shakhbulatov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. The Human is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Adventure Time. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Finn The Human was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Human connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shakhbulatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shakhbulatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Human can't do much from the bottom here.
Shakhbulatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Human is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shakhbulatov looks up at the clock and then as The Human takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shakhbulatov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shakhbulatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Human knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Human is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shakhbulatov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Human is trying to improve his position.
Shakhbulatov tries for a kimura but The Human is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov wants to control but The Human is keeping him busy.
Shakhbulatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Human prevents Shakhbulatov from improving position.
Shakhbulatov is trying to get an arm triangle but The Human is defending well.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Human has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Human taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Human is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Human struggling a bit here.
The Human is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shakhbulatov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shakhbulatov prevents The Human from standing back up.
The Human told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The Human won't allow Shakhbulatov to pass to mount.
Shakhbulatov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Human is controlling Shakhbulatov's trapped leg to prevent Shakhbulatov from advancing to side control.
The Human manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shakhbulatov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The Human lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakhbulatov backwards.
Shakhbulatov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Human lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakhbulatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human gets through Shakhbulatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from The Human.
Shakhbulatov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Human.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human misses with a body punch.
Shakhbulatov has The Human pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Human manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Human lands with a light punch inside.
The Human stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Human scores with a shot to the side of Shakhbulatov's head.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakhbulatov backwards.
Shakhbulatov is breathing heavily.
The Human is leaning against Shakhbulatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakhbulatov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Shakhbulatov controls the action.
The Human stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Human lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Human digs a right hand underneath Shakhbulatov's ribcage. Shakhbulatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shakhbulatov tries to score a body lock takedown but The Human shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakhbulatov takes a shot to the head.
The Human works on Shakhbulatov's body with a couple of short punches.
The Human digs a right hand into Shakhbulatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakhbulatov's gas tank.
The Human lands a right hand.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakhbulatov.
The Human lands a nice uppercut.
The Human gets through Shakhbulatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Human gets through Shakhbulatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Human lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
The Human taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Human digs a right hand into Shakhbulatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakhbulatov's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Human.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shakhbulatov walks into a straight right hand from The Human.
It looks like Rustam Shakhbulatov has been cut.
The Human scores with a jab to the body.
The Human lands a right hook to the body.
Shakhbulatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shakhbulatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Human circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shakhbulatov to the canvas! Shakhbulatov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - The Human keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn The Human!
Finn The Human is the new lightweight champion!
Finn The Human decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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