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KOFC 68 - Out vs Leonidas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Stobbart (ranked 9198 p4p, 754 weight class) and David Prior (ranked 23148 p4p, 791 weight class). David Prior acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stobbart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Prior!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stobbart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stobbart with the ground and pound but Prior regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Prior trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stobbart manages to pass to mount!
Stobbart throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stobbart misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stobbart throwing strikes here but Prior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stobbart breaks from Prior's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stobbart misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stobbart misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prior wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stobbart.
Stobbart thowing shots but they're missing.
Prior is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prior is still trying to improve position.
Prior sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Prior is refusing to be controlled, as Stobbart sits in half guard.
Stobbart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stobbart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prior defending well though.
Stobbart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stobbart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stobbart throwing shots but Prior is blocking nicely.
Prior keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Prior tries to roll over but Stobbart keeps him under control.
Stobbart thows a huge punch but Prior dodges it nicely.
Stobbart trying to control from Prior's half guard. Prior has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stobbart throws a strike but Prior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stobbart trying to strike off his back.
Prior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stobbart's guard.
Prior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stobbart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stobbart is trying to maintain the position but Prior is very close to passing his half guard.
Prior is working for an americana but Stobbart has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Prior was thinking about the submission.
Prior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stobbart trying to get back to full guard but Prior takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Prior tries to control but Stobbart wriggling away.
Prior controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stobbart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stobbart throwing hammer fists to the chest of Prior. What's that going to do exactly?
Stobbart tries to control Prior's body but Prior pushes him off. Stobbart squirms to his side and now Prior has his back!
I really don't envy Stobbart right now.
Stobbart 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.
Prior working for the choke.
Stobbart rolls, trying to escape but Prior keeps control of the position.
Stobbart has hold of Prior's leg, trying to break free but it's let Prior lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Stobbart is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Prior throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Prior!
David Prior thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Sturridge (ranked 4663 p4p, 595 weight class) and Donal Noye (ranked 6737 p4p, 728 weight class). Sturridge comes into the arena with Know That - By: Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Sturridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donal Noye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Sturridge.
Noye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Sturridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noye moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Sturridge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noye under the eye.
Sturridge throws a hook but Noye avoids it easily.
Noye tries to counter with a clinch but Sturridge shakes him off and moves away.
Sturridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noye slips a straight right by Sturridge.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturridge. That's going to slow Noye down.
Sturridge throws out a loose jab but Noye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noye ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Noye ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Noye has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturridge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noye looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sturridge connects with a high kick.
Noye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noye, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturridge breaks the clinch.
Sturridge misses with a looping left.
Noye moves into the clinch.
Noye lands an elbow just above Sturridge 's eye.
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge manages to break the clinch.
Sturridge wants to clinch but Noye slips to the side
and Noye counters with a nice body shot.
Sturridge motions for Noye to come forward. Sturridge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noye has closed the distance and engaged Sturridge in a clinch.
Noye working aggressively here.
Noye lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sturridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sturridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noye swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturridge takes an elbow to the temple.
Noye blocks the elbow strike.
Sturridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Noye gets an underhook and turns Sturridge into the cage.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge goes for a takedown attempt but Noye pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sturridge throws an overhand right that lands on Noye's shoulder, as Noye tries to avoid the shot.
Noye has managed to clinch.
Noye misses with an elbow over the top.
Sturridge takes a knee right on the jaw!
Isaiah Sturridge's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noye throws an elbow but misses.
Sturridge misses with some punches.
Noye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sturridge wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noye throws an elbow but misses.
Sturridge pushes Noye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noye blocks an uppercut.
Noye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sturridge lands with a right to the head.
Noye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturridge's efforts to push away.
Noye blocks an elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge trying to control the position but instead, Noye has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sturridge into the cage.
Sturridge throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noye lands a left hand.
Noye blocking some punches.
Noye throws an elbow but it misses.
Sturridge blocks an elbow strike from Noye.
Sturridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noye lands with a short shot to the head.
Noye misses with an elbow over the top.
Noye stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noye.
Noye misses with an elbow strike.
Sturridge is trying to stall.
Noye pushes off an throws an elbow but Sturridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noye lands an elbow inside.
Noye blocks an uppercut.
Sturridge is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noye's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sturridge lands an elbow that stopped Noye in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noye looking to throw knees to the head but Sturridge is blocking nicely.
Sturridge takes an elbow to the temple.
Isaiah Sturridge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noye blocks an uppercut.
Sturridge throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sturridge fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturridge.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sturridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Noye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noye throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturridge blocks it with crossed arms.
Noye takes a shot to the head.
Noye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Isaiah Sturridge's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noye misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Noye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Isaiah Sturridge's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donal Noye!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Thompson (ranked 3558 p4p, 360 weight class) and I Hate Work (ranked 4852 p4p, 430 weight class). I Hate Work is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, I Hate Work!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Work is out of range.
Work looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Work connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Kevin Thompson has been cut.
Work misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Work getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson throws the left hand but Work avoids the punch easily.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Work.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Work doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Work's half guard.
Thompson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Work tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Work knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Work tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson trying to control but Work is having none of it.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is working for a guillotine from mount but Work frees his head quite easily.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Work is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Work stops Thompson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson tries to control but Work wriggling away.
Thompson fails to advance to Work's back.
Work tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Work's body.
Thompson working for a choke but Work is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Work moves out of range.
Work tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Work's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Work had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Work is just out of range.
Work misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Work there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Work uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Work wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position.
Work pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Work misses.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Work ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Work moves away and avoids it.
Work feints a counter leg kick.
Work looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Work tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Work displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Work throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Work misses with a low kick.
Work lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Work lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Work's shoulder, as Work tries to avoid the shot.
Work misses with a low kick.
Work misses with a wild combination.
Work shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Work throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Work's waist but Work gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Work manages to avoid it.
I Hate Work seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Work missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Work avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Work throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Work.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Work tries to counter by closing the distance.
Work uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Work.
Nice defenses there by Work.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks Work with a right hand to the side of the head.
Work tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Work on his heels. He'll look to pass Work's guard now, I'm sure.
Work scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Work.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Work pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Work swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Work thinking.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but I Hate Work will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Work wants to clinch.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Work displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Work tries a quick counter leg kick but Thompson is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of Work 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Work gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Work uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Work's ribcage. Work let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Work wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Work's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson'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.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Work tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work.
Work goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Work looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Work takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Work scores with a hook.
Work misses with a series of wild punches.
Work misses with the combination.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Work slips a jab from Thompson.
Work lands an overhand right.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Work was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Work saw that one coming.
Work misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Work throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Work tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thompson manages to move to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I Hate Work comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Hate Work!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Dibley (ranked 4396 p4p, 495 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 4653 p4p, 516 weight class). Dynamite comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BLACK DYNAMITE THEME kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Black Dynamite will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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288 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Duane Dibley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibley clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dibley as Dynamite tries to tie him up.
Dynamite throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibley.
Dynamite looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dynamite told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dibley keeps control of Dynamite as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dynamite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dibley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dibley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dynamite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibley's elbow.
Dynamite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dynamite fails to pull guard.
Dibley presses Dynamite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Dibley - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dibley.
Dibley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dynamite backwards.
Dibley drops Dynamite onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dynamite is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dynamite is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dynamite to his knees! Dibley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Dibley!
Duane Dibley 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Chris (ranked 2497 p4p, 264 weight class) and Guillermo Pecilli (ranked 5837 p4p, 496 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scuba Chris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Pecilli!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris throws out a loose jab but Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Chris both land. Nice combination.
Pecilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pecilli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pecilli is looking to clinch.
Chris swats away the attempt to clinch by Pecilli.
Chris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chris misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Pecilli.
Pecilli throws a sloppy body shot
and Chris counters with a one-two to the body.
Pecilli rushes Chris and presses him up against the cage.
Chris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris decides to pull guard.
Pecilli throws an elbow that misses. Chris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pecilli's guard. Nice move by Chris!
Chris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pecilli wants to improve his position but instead Chris has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chris stands up and beckons Pecilli to join him on the feet.
Chris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the body
and Chris counters with a stiff right hand.
Pecilli closes the distance but Chris moves to the side
and Chris counters with a straight right hand.
Pecilli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pecilli fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pecilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chris scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.
Pecilli misses with a lunging right hand
and Chris counters with a one-two to the body.
Pecilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pecilli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chris throws an overhand right that lands on Pecilli's shoulder, as Pecilli tries to avoid the shot.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Chris and move into the clinch position.
Pecilli moves in looking to clinch but Chris pushes him off.
Chris scores with a one two! Pecilli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pecilli. Chris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pecilli.
Pecilli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chris misses with a series of wild punches.
Chris throws a hook but Pecilli blocks it.
Chris lands with a straight right. Pecilli didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Chris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli digs a good body shot into Chris's ribs.
Chris swinging wildly here.
Chris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pecilli lands with a good body shot.
Pecilli has managed to clinch.
Chris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pecilli prevents it.
Chris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pecilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Chris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chris wants to take the fight to the mat but Pecilli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scuba Chris dominated that round.
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.
Chris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pecilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scuba Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chris works over Pecilli's head and body with a nice combination.
Pecilli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chris at a distance.
Guillermo Pecilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pecilli.
Chris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pecilli.
Chris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pecilli throws a series of punches but Chris avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Chris there.
A lazy left from Pecilli finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pecilli throws a hook but Chris avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecilli moves away from the strike by Chris.
Pecilli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pecilli throws a hook but Chris avoids it easily.
Chris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chris swats away the attempt to clinch by Pecilli.
Pecilli misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pecilli clinches with his opponent.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chris breaks the clinch.
Pecilli looks to land a left hand but Chris moved out of range nicely.
Chris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chris looks to land a combination but Pecilli avoids it well.
Pecilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Chris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pecilli can do to turn this around?
Pecilli wants to clinch up but Chris keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Chris misses the target.
The fighters circling - Chris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pecilli tries to counter with a clinch but Chris shakes him off and moves away.
Pecilli fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Chris misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chris throwing a counter right hand but Pecilli manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Chris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pecilli.
Chris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pecilli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pecilli wants to clinch.
Chris is looking for a counter combo.
Pecilli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scuba Chris is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli dodges the punch combination from Chris.
Chris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pecilli.
Pecilli staying out of range there.
Pecilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chris manages to avoid it.
Pecilli throws a lazy uppercut
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris lands a jab.
Pecilli throws a body punch but Chris moves out of range.
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chris tries to move into range but Pecilli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pecilli tries to clinch but Chris is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scuba Chris dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pecilli throws a hook to the side of Chris's head but Chris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pecilli tries to clinch up.
Chris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pecilli is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chris throws a hook to the side of Pecilli's head but Pecilli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chris.
Chris misses with the combination.
Pecilli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecilli lands with a shot to the body.
Pecilli misses with a hook
and Chris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pecilli clinches up with Chris and pushes him back against the cage.
Chris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pecilli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli tries to work over Chris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pecilli is defending well.
Chris lands with a right to the head.
Pecilli lands a nice uppercut.
Pecilli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scuba Chris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chris blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pecilli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chris's brow.
Pecilli lands an elbow that stopped Chris in his tracks for a moment.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Chris controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pecilli darts in trying to clinch
letting Chris counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pecilli circles away quickly and effectively.
Pecilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chris.
It looked like Chris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pecilli wants to clinch.
Chris looks to throw the jab but Pecilli is out of range.
Pecilli looks to clinch
and Chris counters with a left to the body.
Chris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pecilli doesn't seem bothered though.
Chris looks to land a combination but Pecilli avoids it well.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Chris and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pecilli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pecilli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pecilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scuba Chris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Pecilli misses its intended target.
It looked like Chris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pecilli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pecilli doesn't manage to clinch there - Chris circles away.
Chris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chris is looking to counter punch.
Pecilli misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pecilli tries to counter with a clinch but Chris shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scuba Chris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chris, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scuba Chris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kennet Janssen (ranked 3411 p4p, 414 weight class) and Julian Richardson (ranked 3129 p4p, 383 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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22
189 lbs
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21
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kennet Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janssen avoids a kick to the body.
Janssen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Janssen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Janssen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Richardson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Janssen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richardson throws a big counter head kick but Janssen avoids it with no problem.
Richardson avoids a kick to the body.
Richardson throws a big counter head kick but Janssen avoids it with no problem.
Janssen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richardson, pushing him back against the cage.
Richardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Janssen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Janssen misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Janssen.
Richardson is pushing Janssen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Janssen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Janssen misses with a body punch.
Richardson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
Janssen misses with a straight left.
Richardson throws a body kick that misses
and Janssen counters with a two punch combo.
Richardson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Janssen throws a head kick that half lands.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson wants to slow Janssen down by chopping away at his legs.
Janssen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richardson throws a push kick but Janssen slaps the foot to one side.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Janssen saw that one coming.
Janssen misses with a takedown
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kennet Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Julian Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janssen forces Richardson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janssen prevents Richardson from breaking the clinch.
Janssen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richardson avoids it.
Janssen jumps guard and drags Richardson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richardson is fighting to break Janssen's control of his arms but Janssen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Janssen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Richardson is defending well. Janssen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Richardson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Janssen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kennet Janssen!
Kennet Janssen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Dubois (ranked 3208 p4p, 446 weight class) and Garegin Balayan (ranked 1021 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Dubois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garegin Balayan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balayan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balayan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balayan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dubois with a body shot.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses.
Dubois is looking to counter the offense by Balayan and move into the clinch.
Dubois looks to clinch
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balayan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
Dubois works the jab nicely.
Dubois missing with a left hand there. Balayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balayan throws a hook but Dubois blocks it.
Balayan connects with a single shot there.
Dubois tries to clinch but Balayan is having none of it.
Dubois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balayan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dubois looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dubois fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Dubois moves in looking to clinch but Balayan pushes him off.
Dubois tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balayan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balayan throws a hook to the side of Dubois's head but Dubois sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Balayan finds it's way through Dubois's defenses.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Dubois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balayan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
Balayan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dubois looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Balayan is looking to slow Dubois down with leg kicks.
Balayan tries to score with a low kick but Dubois moves his leg out of the way.
Dubois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dubois tries to clinch but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dubois looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
Balayan throws a series of punches but Dubois avoids them all with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Balayan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubois connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Balayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dubois doesn't seem phased though.
Dubois is looking to clinch.
Balayan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dubois fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dubois rushes Balayan and presses him up against the cage.
Balayan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubois uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dubois fails to land.
Balayan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balayan cracks Dubois with a good jab.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubois doesn't manage to clinch there - Balayan circles away.
Dubois takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dubois misses with a hook.
Dubois needs to keep his hands up - Balayan had a free shot at his head there.
Balayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubois connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dubois rushes Balayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balayan blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Balayan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balayan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Dubois blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Balayan fails to land.
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dubois misses with a body punch.
Dubois tries to throw a body punch but Balayan avoids it by throwing Dubois back against the cage.
Balayan digs a right hand into Dubois's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dubois's gas tank.
Dubois is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balayan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubois tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubois throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Dubois fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balayan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duboiss head.
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!
Balayan misses with some punches.
Balayan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dubois tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balayan.
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubois working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balayan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balayan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dubois misses with a jab to the body
and Balayan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dubois is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Balayan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubois moves in looking to clinch but Balayan pushes him off.
Balayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dubois looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
Dubois is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Balayan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubois tries to clinch but Balayan moves away
and Balayan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Balayan lands a front kick.
Dubois moves out of range as Balayan throws a body kick.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dubois takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dubois takes a step back to recover.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Balayan.
Dubois just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubois scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubois misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubois steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Dubois shoots in but no luck this time.
Dubois tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balayan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dubois tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balayan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dubois fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balayan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Balayan cracks the inside of Dubois's front leg.
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubois throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Dubois moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balayan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dubois misses with a left hand
and Balayan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Dubois down.
Balayan keeps Dubois at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dubois. Balayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois misses with a jab to the body
and Balayan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dubois really felt that one!
Dubois moves out of range of the body kick from Balayan.
Dubois thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dubois lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balayan backs up against the cage.
Balayan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dubois if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balayan, right into the meat.
Balayan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balayan throws the kick towards the body but Dubois avoids it.
Dubois on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dubois with a jab.
Dubois takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balayan cracks the inside of Dubois's front leg.
Dubois throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Dubois tries to clinch
and Balayan counters with a good low kick that Dubois was not able to check.
Dubois will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Balayan throws a front kick that sends Dubois stumbling back into the cage.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubois misses with a double jab
and Balayan counters with a solid body kick.
Balayan scores with a shot to the body.
Balayan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Balayan lands with a right hand.
Balayan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan scores with a hook to the body. Dubois takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Dubois. That snapped Balayan's head back.
Balayan thuds his right hand into Dubois's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dubois needs to keep his hands up - Balayan had a free shot at his head there.
Balayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubois tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Balayan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubois is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Balayan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
Balayan misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Balayan lands but Dubois takes it in his stride.
Balayan scores with a decent looking hook.
Balayan looks to land a body kick but Dubois moved away.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. Dubois looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Dubois throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Dubois off balance momentarily.
Balayan misses with a kick to the body.
Dubois tries to clinch up.
Dubois on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dubois rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan keeps Dubois at a distance using the push kick.
Balayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balayan is looking to land body kicks.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Balayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dubois avoids the head kick by Balayan.
Dubois closes the distance but Balayan moves to the side
and Balayan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Balayan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dubois in his tracks.
Dubois moves to clinch but Balayan breaks away
and Balayan counters with a thumping low kick.
Dubois throws a lazy uppercut
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dubois pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dubois tries to close the distance and clinch but Balayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubois tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balayan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dubois moves to clinch but Balayan breaks away
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Dubois tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Balayan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balayan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dubois throws a right hand that misses
and Balayan counters with a nice body kick.
Balayan walks into a jab.
Dubois takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Dubois steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
Balayan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balayan tries a head kick but it misses.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubois rushes Balayan and presses him up against the cage.
Balayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubois moves in looking to clinch but Balayan pushes him off.
Dubois closes the distance but Balayan moves to the side
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre Dubois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Balayan misses.
Dubois wants to clinch.
Dubois closes the distance looking to clinch
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dubois takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dubois ducks right into an uppercut from Balayan.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dubois is looking to clinch.
Balayan throws a counter combo.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dubois tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balayan manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Dubois.
Balayan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dubois.
Balayan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Balayan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Dubois scores with a four punch combination!
Dubois walks forward, straight into a front kick from Balayan.
Dubois tries to clinch
and Balayan counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Balayan.
Dubois gets a clinch.
Dubois scores with a shot to the side of Balayan's head.
Dubois blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubois backwards.
Dubois has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan.
Dubois misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dubois.
Balayan slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan breaks from the clinch.
Balayan thows a body kick. Dubois tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Balayan lands with a kick to the temple. Dubois shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dubois works Balayan's body with a nice hook.
Balayan is looking to slow Dubois down with leg kicks.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Dubois's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dubois scrambles back to his feet.
Dubois misses with an uppercut. Balayan saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dubois misses the target.
Balayan connects with the punch.
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dubois rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan counters with a right hand to the body.
Dubois gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balayan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 3060 p4p, 356 weight class) and Mickey Maia (ranked 1962 p4p, 244 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Menger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shiny. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Maia!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maia. Maia obviously looking to wear him down.
Maia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Menger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Mickey Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menger gets the takedown into side control.
Menger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Mickey Maia has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Menger looking to finish with strikes here!
Menger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maia is rocked!
The cut above Mickey Maia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mickey Maia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Menger!
Carl Menger got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Mickey Maia was interviewed post fight and said 'Shut up you bum'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Karelin (ranked 526 p4p, 20 weight class) and Brenden Abbott (ranked 1238 p4p, 26 weight class). Brenden Abbott acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin slips under a jab from Abbott.
Karelin attempts a counter takedown but Abbott avoids it well and moves away.
Abbott lands with a slapping head kick.
Karelin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Abbott throws a leg kick which misses Karelin's front leg but catches the back leg as Karelin tries to avoid it.
Karelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abbott is looking to chop away at Karelin's legs.
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Abbott ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin blocks a jab.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick
letting Karelin counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Abbott looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Karelin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abbott.
Abbott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abbott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Abbott has wrist control.
Abbott has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
Karelin is working Abbott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abbott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abbott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abbott controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Abbott has moved into half guard.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Abbott there.
Abbott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karelin's head.
Karelin trying to hold on to Abbott's head to control him but Abbott postures up.
Abbott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abbott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abbott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karelin defending well though.
Abbott prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Abbott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abbott trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Abbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbott working over Karelin with some ground and pound. Karelin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abbott is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Abbott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Abbott.
Abbott lands with a punch from half guard.
Karelin trying to control here.
Abbott wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abbott connects with a nice short shot to Karelin's temple.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Karelin controlling the position for now.
Abbott working over Karelin with some ground and pound. Karelin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott slows the pace down in half guard.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abbott slips a nice elbow through Karelin's hands, connecting with Karelin's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brenden Abbott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbott connects with a single shot there.
Abbott throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Karelin.
That has opened up Brenden Abbott's cut even more.
Karelin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abbott.
Abbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Abbott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abbott.
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Abbott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott lands strikes from half guard.
Brenden Abbott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abbott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin trying to hold on to Abbott's head to control him but Abbott postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Karelin has hold of Abbott's hands but Abbott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karelin missing with punches from the bottom.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abbott drops an elbow to the side of Karelin's head.
Abbott drops an elbow to the side of Karelin's head.
Abbott is nestled in close to Karelin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abbott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Abbott wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Abbott has control of the leg.
Abbott is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karelin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Abbott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abbott trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karelin wants to control but Abbott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abbott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karelin trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karelin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abbott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abbott is in close to Karelin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karelin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abbott postures up and lands a big shot to Karelin's brow.
Abbott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abbott.
Abbott forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abbott is nestled in close to Karelin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karelin is holding on to half guard well.
Karelin is not content to let Abbott control the position.
Karelin is looking to control Abbott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Abbott working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Karelin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abbott.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin misses the jab.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Abbott moves away and avoids it.
Abbott flicks out a counter leg kick but Karelin steps away.
Abbott throws a big shot that misses.
Abbott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abbott scores with a takedown into Karelin's guard.
Abbott working some strikes from top position.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Abbott controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Abbott lands a couple of digs.
Abbott is looking to work some ground and pound but Karelin has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbott manages to get himself to full guard.
Abbott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbott, not yet.
Abbott trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abbott thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Abbott is keeping the position.
Abbott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abbott looking to control.
Abbott tries to strike from the bottom.
Abbott working a defensive guard here.
Abbott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abbott is trying to hold Karelin in close to prevent damage but Karelin has managed to pass into half guard.
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abbott gets full guard.
Karelin won't allow Abbott to sweep him here.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Abbott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Abbott blocks nicely.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Abbott blocks nicely.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abbott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karelin's sensitive parts.
Abbott throws a low kick, looking for Karelin's leg but Karelin calmly moves out of range.
Abbott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karelin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karelin lands a right hook to the body.
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with a thumping low kick.
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abbott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karelin has time to react.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karelin. That did some damage!
Abbott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abbott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbott dives in and scores a takedown into Karelin's guard.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin looking for a guillotine here but Abbott defends easily.
Abbott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karelin looking for a guillotine here but Abbott defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brenden Abbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abbott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!
An out of breath Brenden Abbott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 209 p4p, 7 weight class) and Zeus Leonidas (ranked 383 p4p, 13 weight class). Zeus Leonidas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out slips a jab from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Out moves out of range of the strikes.
Out scores with a nice right hand.
Out keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Out stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Out was covering up waiting for the punch and Leonidas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Out keeping full guard, as Leonidas tries to pass.
Leonidas stands and throws Out's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Out is trying to improve his position.
Out is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Out is trying to control Leonidas's posture but Leonidas avoids it.
Leonidas has hold of Out's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Out tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Leonidas cranks the arm and Out screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Out, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zeus Leonidas!
A relieved looking Zeus Leonidas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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