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KOFC 73 - Force vs Karelin 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Murphy (ranked 5441 p4p, 626 weight class) and Artur Azaryan (ranked 5749 p4p, 650 weight class). Azaryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notorious BIG - Mo Money Mo Problems kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Artur Azaryan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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World class MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy clinches up with Azaryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Azaryan is trying to break free.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Azaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Azaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a good, hard body kick but Murphy shrugs it off.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Azaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Azaryan thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy clinches.
Azaryan'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azaryan.
Azaryan tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Azaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Azaryan's head back.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Azaryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Murphy misses the body punch
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Azaryan avoids it.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Azaryan.
Tobias Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azaryan blocks a head kick by Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Azaryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Azaryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azaryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Azaryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Azaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azaryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Azaryan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Azaryan throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Azaryan.
Azaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Azaryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azaryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Azaryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Azaryan throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Murphy
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Azaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Azaryan.
Azaryan has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Azaryan is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azaryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Azaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Azaryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Azaryan as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Azaryan's takedown attempt.
Azaryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Azaryan tries to tie him up.
Azaryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Azaryan's head.
Azaryan misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan stalls.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azaryan can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Azaryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Azaryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azaryan fails to land the takedown.
Tobias Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Azaryan.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azaryan counters with a low kick, right behind Murphy 's knee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azaryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Azaryan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Azaryan showed some decent athleticism there.
Azaryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Azaryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azaryan.
Azaryan is looking to pass Murphy's guard but actually Murphy recovers to full guard.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy controlling Azaryan's posture.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Azaryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azaryan wants to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch position.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azaryan! But no joy.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Azaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Azaryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azaryan.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Azaryan is rocked!
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Azaryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Azaryan is avoiding it.
Azaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Azaryan wants to counter with a clinch but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy seems to be stalking Azaryan here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Azaryan drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tobias Murphy!
The defeated Artur Azaryan had this to say: 'I have no idea... I mean, I'm 1-3. You can have all the talent in the world but unless you know how apply it, it means nothing. Congratulations to my opponent. I need to take a long break and think hard about my career in the game.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Pokey (ranked 4298 p4p, 478 weight class) and George Stobbart (ranked 22442 p4p, 754 weight class). Pokey comes to the cage accompanied by Keep My Name Out Yo Mouth. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Pokey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stobbart!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pokey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vegas Campania in the buildup to the fight.
Stobbart defending well as Pokey loads up on a big left hand.
Stobbart feints and as Pokey raises his hands in defense, Stobbart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stobbart trying to control but Pokey is working from the bottom.
Stobbart wants to pass the guard but Pokey is keeping the position.
Stobbart throws a strike but Pokey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stobbart is looking for a triangle but Pokey pushes his legs off easily.
Stobbart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pokey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokey wants to control from the top but Stobbart keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pokey pushes down on Stobbart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pokey blocks the strikes from Stobbart.
Stobbart is trying to maintain the position but Pokey is very close to passing his half guard.
Pokey is trying to work for a kimura but Stobbart is defending well.
Pokey trying to control the action but Stobbart is working from the bottom.
Stobbart manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stobbart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pokey is looking to advance position but Stobbart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Stobbart there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stobbart punching from mount but Pokey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stobbart throws some wild stikes that Pokey manages to avoid easily.
Stobbart throws a sloppy strike and Pokey uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Pokey has ended up in Stobbart's guard.
Stobbart working a defensive guard here.
Pokey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stobbart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stobbart trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stobbart throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stobbart has his feet on Pokey's thighs here. He's pushed Pokey off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pokey screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Stobbart!
George Stobbart really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 3023 p4p, 298 weight class) and Kevin Thompson (ranked 4445 p4p, 400 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Gunz For Hire - Plata O Plomo . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Thompson cracks Escobar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kevin Thompson has been cut.
Thompson cracks Escobar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
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!
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thompson 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.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar throws a leg kick
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thompson looking for a submission but Escobar manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson passes Escobar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Jab from Thompson.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Thompson.
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar throws an off balance right hand
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Escobar throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Escobar thows a body kick. Thompson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson slips under a jab from Escobar.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Jab from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson is working Escobar over against the cage.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar can pounce on him.
Escobar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Escobar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson moves nicely into side control.
Thompson controls the position.
Thompson is working to tighten his grip on Escobar's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Escobar has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thompson is really squeezing tight and eventually Escobar passes out! Thompson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Thompson!
Kevin Thompson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm coming for that belt! As far as I'm concerned I'm still undefeated, I Hate Work did not beat me, I don't care what the judges said, time to right that wrong!'.
The defeated Pablo Escobar had this to say: 'I have to think about cutting down snorting coke on weekdays'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Creatinus Consumerus (ranked 1881 p4p, 188 weight class) and Sumwan Speshial (ranked 2821 p4p, 276 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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155 lbs
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21
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Creatinus Consumerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sumwan Speshial!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Consumerus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Speshial throws out a counter right but Consumerus avoids it with no problem.
Consumerus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speshial.
Consumerus connects with the punch.
Consumerus moves out of range as Speshial strikes.
Speshial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Consumerus jabs at Speshial's body.
Speshial clinches.
Consumerus blocks an uppercut.
Speshial lands a right hand.
Speshial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Consumerus takes a swing at Speshial's ribcage but misses.
Consumerus stuns Speshial with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Consumerus connects with a nice looking jab.
Consumerus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Consumerus misses with a hook to the body
and Speshial counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speshial. Consumerus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Consumerus misses its target.
Consumerus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Consumerus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speshial moves away.
Consumerus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Speshial doesn't seem bothered though.
Speshial throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Consumerus counters with a nice body shot.
Speshial throws a lazy right hand but Consumerus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Consumerus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speshial lands with a shot to the body.
Speshial shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Consumerus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Speshial doesn't seem bothered though.
Creatinus Consumerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Consumerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Consumerus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Consumerus misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Speshial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Consumerus is looking to wear down Speshial with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
Speshial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Speshial takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Speshial misses with a few strikes there.
Consumerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speshial misses with a hook.
Speshial takes a swing at Consumerus's ribcage but misses.
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
Consumerus scores with a hook to the body. Speshial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Consumerus lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Consumerus lands a jab.
Speshial walks into a stiff left hand from Consumerus.
Speshial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Consumerus misses its target.
Speshial throws a hook to the side of Consumerus's head but Consumerus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Consumerus swings widly with a right hand
letting Speshial counter with a right hand.
It looks like Consumerus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Speshial moves into the clinch.
Speshial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Consumerus throws a body shot but no joy.
Speshial clobbers Consumerus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Speshial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Consumerus.
Consumerus takes a swing at Speshial's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Consumerus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
Consumerus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Consumerus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Consumerus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Consumerus misses the body punch
and Speshial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Consumerus scores with a decent looking hook.
Consumerus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Speshial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Speshial looks to score with a jab to the body but Consumerus is just out of range.
Speshial connects with a right hand. Consumerus shakes it off.
Speshial swings for the body but Consumerus moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Consumerus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creatinus Consumerus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Speshial takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Consumerus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speshial can do to turn this around?
Consumerus jabs Speshial right on the nose. Speshial blinks but takes it well.
Speshial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speshial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Speshial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Consumerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speshial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Consumerus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speshial manages to avoid it.
Speshial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Consumerus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Consumerus misses with a wild body shot.
Creatinus Consumerus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speshial moves out of range of the strikes.
Consumerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speshial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Consumerus looks to score with a jab to the body but Speshial is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Consumerus. Those never looked like landing.
Speshial avoids the body shot from Consumerus.
Consumerus throws a body punch but Speshial moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Speshial in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Consumerus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Consumerus lands a body shot.
Speshial tests Consumerus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Speshial scores with a hook to the body. Consumerus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Speshial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Consumerus scores with a hook to the body. Speshial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speshial takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Consumerus moves into the clinch.
Consumerus pushes Speshial back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speshial manages to break the clinch.
Consumerus's corner calls for a 1-2. Consumerus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Speshial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Consumerus scores with a body shot.
Consumerus swings for the body but Speshial moves out of range.
Consumerus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Consumerus throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Speshial misses its intended target.
Consumerus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Speshial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speshial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speshial gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Consumerus.
A swing and a miss from Speshial.
Consumerus lands with a good body shot.
Consumerus keeps the fight on the outside.
Speshial misses with a lunging right hand
and Consumerus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Speshial misses with a few strikes there.
Consumerus just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Speshial! But no joy.
Consumerus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speshial misses with a body shot.
Consumerus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Consumerus swings for the body but Speshial moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Speshial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Speshial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Consumerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speshial takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Consumerus just misses with a punch to the body.
Consumerus takes a swing at Speshial's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Consumerus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Consumerus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Speshial misses.
Speshial just misses with a punch to the body.
Consumerus with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creatinus Consumerus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Consumerus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speshial was well out of range. Poor timing from Consumerus.
Speshial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Consumerus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Consumerus digs a good body shot into Speshial's ribs.
Speshial misses with a double jab.
Consumerus misses the shot to the body.
Consumerus misses the shot to the body.
Consumerus digs a good hook to Speshial's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speshial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Consumerus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speshial was well out of range. Poor timing from Consumerus.
Consumerus throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Speshial misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Consumerus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Consumerus finds it's target.
Speshial drops his hands momentarily and Consumerus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Speshial on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Consumerus lands a right hook to the body.
Speshial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Consumerus throws out the jab.
Consumerus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Consumerus ducks under a wild hook from Speshial.
Speshial looks to score with a jab to the body but Consumerus is just out of range.
Speshial looks to land a right hand but Consumerus moved out of range.
Consumerus stuns Speshial with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sumwan Speshial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speshial needs to keep his hands up - Consumerus had a free shot at his head there.
Consumerus swings for the body but Speshial moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Consumerus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Speshial misses with a wild body shot.
Consumerus scores with a body shot.
Speshial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Consumerus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speshial looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Consumerus works the jab nicely.
A big right from Speshial misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Consumerus misses the target.
Speshial looks to throw the jab but Consumerus is out of range.
Consumerus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Consumerus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Speshial doesn't seem bothered though.
Speshial has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Consumerus connects with a body shot that sends Speshial's belly button to the back.
Consumerus scores with a sloppy right hand. Speshial should have avoided that one.
Speshial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Consumerus takes a swing at Speshial's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Consumerus.
Consumerus misses with a body punch
and Speshial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Consumerus slips a jab from Speshial.
Speshial throws an off balance right hand
letting Consumerus counter with a right hand.
Speshial misses with a right hand
and Consumerus counters with a left to the body.
Speshial takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Consumerus throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speshial looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Consumerus connects with a body shot that sends Speshial's belly button to the back.
Speshial scores with a sloppy right hand. Consumerus should have avoided that one.
Speshial throws a hook but Consumerus blocks it.
Speshial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Consumerus lands a body shot.
Speshial takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Consumerus.
Good shot there by Consumerus.
Consumerus scores with a jab to the body.
Consumerus takes a swing at Speshial's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Creatinus Consumerus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Consumerus, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Creatinus Consumerus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasko Stefanov (ranked 960 p4p, 32 weight class) and Brenden Abbott (ranked 1329 p4p, 39 weight class). Nasko Stefanov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
210 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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42
195 lbs
48 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nasko Stefanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott throws out a loose jab but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Stefanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abbott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stefanov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but Stefanov moved out of range nicely.
Stefanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abbott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Abbott finds it's target.
Abbott connects with a jab.
Abbott scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Stefanov misses.
A right-left combo lands from Stefanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Abbott misses with an uppercut.
Stefanov throws a combination that misses
and Abbott counters with an inside leg kick.
Abbott lands with a shot to the body.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt
and Stefanov counters with a left and a right that stings Abbott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanov misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Abbott misses
and Stefanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat.
That kick from Abbott tenderised Stefanov's leg. Stefanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brenden Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbott jabs at Stefanov's body.
Abbott tries to work over Stefanov's front leg with a kick but Stefanov checks it.
It looked like Stefanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stefanov avoids a kick to the body.
Abbott throws a front kick aimed at Stefanov's knee but Stefanov avoids it well.
Abbott misses with a hook.
Stefanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abbott connects with a body shot that sends Stefanov's belly button to the back.
Abbott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stefanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott swings for the body but Stefanov moves out of range.
Stefanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanov throws a big counter combination but Abbott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abbott throws out a powerful jab.
Abbott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stefanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abbott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abbott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stefanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abbott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abbott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefanov wants to control but Abbott is keeping busy.
Abbott throws a strike but Stefanov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws a strike but Stefanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 wants to control but Stefanov passes easily into half guard.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Stefanov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott gets full guard.
Abbott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abbott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stefanov's guard.
Stefanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abbott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abbott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abbott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stefanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abbott on the ground.
Abbott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanov tries to get out of the position.
Stefanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abbott scores with a nice strike.
Stefanov looks to land a combination. Abbott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stefanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbott scores with a spinning back kick!
Brenden Abbott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbott misses with a lunging right hand
and Stefanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abbott thinking.
Abbott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abbott slips a jab from Stefanov.
Stefanov backing away here, and Abbott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abbott throws a body shot but no joy.
Abbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Abbott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abbott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott moves out of range as Stefanov throws a body kick.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. Stefanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abbott scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Stefanov throws a sloppy head kick and Abbott moves out of range easily.
Stefanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Abbott there.
Abbott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abbott misses with a looping left.
Stefanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbott avoids the head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott cracks Stefanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stefanov throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abbott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stefanov at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abbott cracks the inside of Stefanov's front leg.
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abbott - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Abbott closes the distance and clinches up with Stefanov, looking for a takedown. Abbott pushes Stefanov against the cage but Stefanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abbott misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Abbott.
Abbott avoids the head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but Stefanov shows good takedown defense.
Abbott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stefanov jabs at Abbott's body.
Abbott throws a leg kick but Stefanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stefanov throws a right hand that Abbott ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbott also avoids with ease.
Stefanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abbott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stefanov momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Abbott.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
Abbott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abbott digs a good hook to Stefanov's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Stefanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott misses the jab.
Abbott cracks the inside of Stefanov's front leg.
Abbott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abbott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stefanov in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abbott.
Abbott throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stefanov counters with a left and a right that stings Abbott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Stefanov as he checks the leg kick.
Abbott throws a front kick aimed at Stefanov's knee but Stefanov avoids it well.
Stefanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abbott lands a jab.
Stefanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stefanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abbott.
Abbott's corner calls for a 1-2. Abbott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
It seemed like Abbott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abbott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abbott takes a swing at Stefanov's ribcage but misses.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abbott. That's going to slow Stefanov down.
Abbott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Stefanov lands a two punch combo.
Abbott misses the jab.
Abbott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abbott thows a leg kick but Stefanov checks it
and Stefanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Abbott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stefanov's waist but Stefanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abbott off to one side.
Stefanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Abbott shoots and misses
and Stefanov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott thumps Stefanov with a low kick.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. Stefanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanov misses with a head kick.
Stefanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abbott connects with a solid leg kick.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Stefanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Stefanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott works the jab nicely.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stefanov counters with a series of strikes. Abbott will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stefanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abbott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abbott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Stefanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abbott scores with a nice right hand.
Abbott motions for Stefanov to come forward. Abbott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Abbott.
Stefanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abbott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Abbott. That snapped Stefanov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stefanov.
Stefanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abbott.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Abbott misses.
Abbott is looking to slow Stefanov down with leg kicks.
Abbott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nasko Stefanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abbott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stefanov.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Abbott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stefanov doesn't seem phased though.
Abbott scores with a body shot.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
Stefanov throws a head kick but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands a glancing blow to the side of Stefanov's head.
A head kick by Stefanov misses
and Abbott counters with an inside leg kick.
Abbott lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott lands a leg kick that knocks Stefanov off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Stefanov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abbott.
Abbott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abbott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stefanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abbott avoids the head kick by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a lazy head kick
and Abbott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stefanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abbott counters with a leg kick.
Abbott is looking to land body kicks.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nasko Stefanov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enok Jepsen (ranked 1128 p4p, 153 weight class) and RJ MacReady (ranked 2097 p4p, 268 weight class). MacReady comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superstition kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enok Jepsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RJ MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacReady is defended easily by Jepsen.
Jepsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacReady.
Jepsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jepsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacReady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jepsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacReady drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.
Jepsen throws a shot to the body.
MacReady tries to bum rush Jepsen with a series of wild strikes but Jepsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacReady needs to keep his hands up - Jepsen had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacReady slips a jab and a cross from Jepsen.
MacReady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacReady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jepsen is looking to counter punch.
MacReady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jepsen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jepsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jepsen with a hook.
MacReady moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jepsen lands a body shot.
Jepsen misses with a looping left.
MacReady takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacReady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jepsen.
MacReady tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jepsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jepsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from MacReady finds it's way through Jepsen's defenses.
MacReady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
RJ MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jepsen connects with the punch.
MacReady lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jepsen lands with a hook. MacReady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jepsen scores with a decent looking hook.
MacReady is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacReady is still on wobbly legs! Can Jepsen finish him?
Donk. Jepsen catches MacReady right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up RJ MacReady's cut even more.
A lazy left from Jepsen finds it's target.
Jepsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacReady finds it's way round the side to connect with Jepsen's head.
Jepsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacReady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jepsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacReady seems to have recovered his senses.
Jepsen misses with a hook.
Jepsen takes a swing at MacReady's ribcage but misses.
MacReady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jepsen stuffs the takedown attempt from MacReady. MacReady gets slowly back to his feet.
Enok Jepsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ MacReady.
MacReady scores with the left hand. Jepsen knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady tries to move into range but Jepsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacReady looks to land a left hand but Jepsen moved out of range nicely.
Jepsen misses with a body shot.
MacReady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacReady wants to counter the offense by Jepsen and move into the clinch position.
Jepsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacReady throws a right hand that Jepsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jepsen also avoids with ease.
MacReady shoots for a takedown but Jepsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacReady throws a jab but it's blocked by Jepsen.
MacReady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jepsen cracks MacReady with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jepsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacReady circles away quickly and effectively.
MacReady moves out of range of the strikes.
Enok Jepsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jepsen blocks a low kick nicely.
MacReady scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jepsen, as that shot connected.
Jepsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacReady on the side of the head.
Jepsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacReady.
Jepsen slips a jab from MacReady.
A nice combination there by MacReady.
MacReady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jepsen defends well and MacReady ends up having to push Jepsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacReady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacReady throws out a leg kick but Jepsen moves out of range and MacReady only half commits.
MacReady takes a jab right on the kisser.
The cut above RJ MacReady's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jepsen throws a right hand that misses
and MacReady counters with a shoot takedown. Jepsen fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacReady trying to control the position from guard on top but Jepsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jepsen wants to sweep here but MacReady controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enok Jepsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RJ MacReady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jepsen lands a slapping body shot.
MacReady tries to land a leg kick but Jepsen saw it coming and moves away.
MacReady throws a lazy right hand but Jepsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Jepsen does no damage.
MacReady is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jepsen with a body shot.
A lazy left from MacReady finds it's target.
Jepsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Jepsen there.
MacReady misses with a body punch
and Jepsen counters with a straight right hand.
Jepsen thuds a left hand into MacReady's body.
MacReady throws a head kick that misses.
MacReady misses with a takedown
enabling Jepsen to counter with a crisp jab.
RJ MacReady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacReady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jepsen sprawls well. Jepsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacReady gets slowly back to his feet.
Jepsen is looking for a counter combo.
MacReady is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from MacReady misses its intended target.
Jepsen throwing a counter right hand but MacReady manages to avoid it.
Jepsen lands a jab.
Jepsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jepsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jepsen sends MacReady crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jepsen is motioning to the referee to let MacReady up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
MacReady misses with a body shot
and Jepsen scores with a counter punch that sends MacReady to the canvas! Jepsen smells blood - he's punishing MacReady with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! MacReady has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enok Jepsen!
After winning the bout, Enok Jepsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated RJ MacReady had this to say: 'It's gettin' cold in here, and I haven't slept for two days.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foot Fungus (ranked 485 p4p, 66 weight class) and Yun Won Hyang (ranked 1292 p4p, 194 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yun Won Hyang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
Fungus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyang manages to avoid it.
Hyang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fungus takes a step back to recover.
Hyang lands with a nice combination. Fungus backs away looking to recover.
Fungus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyang throws out the jab.
Hyang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fungus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fungus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hyang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fungus scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Fungus.
Hyang swinging wildly here.
Hyang connects with a looping right hand.
Fungus misses with a straight right.
Hyang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fungus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Hyang catches Fungus right on the button with a cross.
Fungus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hyang throws a wild body kick that Fungus sees coming a mile off.
Hyang closes the distance and pushes Fungus back into the cage.
Hyang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fungus misses with the head strike.
Fungus gets through Hyang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hyang presses Fungus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fungus lands a body punch.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyang has a couple of punches blocked by Fungus.
Fungus misses with a body punch.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Hyang misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Fungus.
Hyang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyang blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyang blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Fungus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hyang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hyang misses with a body punch.
A short left from Hyang.
Hyang misses with some punches.
Hyang misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Hyang.
Hyang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hyang fails to land.
Fungus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
Fungus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fungus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
Fungus pushes Hyang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hyang looks winded!
Fungus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fungus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fungus is leaning against Hyang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fungus pushes Hyang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fungus scores with a shot to the side of Hyang's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus cracks Hyang with a nice body shot.
Fungus pushes Hyang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fungus.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Hyang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fungus pushes Hyang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fungus scores with a shot to the side of Hyang's head.
Still in the clinch, Fungus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fungus digs a right hand into Hyang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyang's gas tank.
Fungus misses with the head strike.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fungus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyang tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
A short left from Fungus.
Hyang misses with a punch to the body.
Hyang misses with a body punch.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus digs a right hand underneath Hyang's ribcage. Hyang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyang can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Fungus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hyang misses with a body punch.
Hyang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
Fungus lands a nice uppercut.
Hyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
Hyang misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hyang fails to land.
Hyang tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Hyang.
Hyang working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fungus.
Fungus misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyang can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Fungus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hyang controls his hands.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyang blocks an uppercut.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyang uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foot Fungus 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.
Fungus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hyang throws a leg kick but Fungus checks it.
Hyang tries to score with a low kick but Fungus moves his leg out of the way.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
Hyang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hyang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Yun Won Hyang has been cut.
Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Hyang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyang misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Fungus.
Hyang throws a right and a left that Fungus avoids nicely.
Fungus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hyang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fungus checks a low kick from Hyang.
Hyang throws a leg kick
enabling Fungus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fungus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hyang on the side of the head.
Hyang throws a jab but it's blocked by Fungus.
Fungus tests Hyang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Fungus blocks the low kick.
Yun Won Hyang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Hyang moved out of range.
Fungus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyang can do to turn this around?
Hyang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fungus to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fungus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fungus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hyang is breathing heavily.
Fungus lands a slapping body shot.
Fungus scores with a hook to the body. Hyang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fungus lands an overhand right.
Hyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Fungus misses with a looping left.
Fungus connects with a looping right hand.
Fungus drops Hyang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hyang looks back up at him and smiles so Fungus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hyang is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus misses with a few strikes there.
Hyang is still on wobbly legs! Can Fungus finish him?
Hyang throws a low kick but Fungus moves out of range easily.
Hyang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hyang gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fungus gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hyang is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaheim Reid (ranked 525 p4p, 70 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 533 p4p, 72 weight class). Reid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sizzla - Taking Over. The key to victory for Jaheim Reid has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 0 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaheim Reid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
Omarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reid in his tracks.
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Reid misses.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Reid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
Omarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reid pinned against the cage. Reid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Omarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Omarov has time to react.
Reid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Omarov 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.
Reid takes one to the side of the head.
Omarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Omarov scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Jaheim Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reid counters with a straight right hand.
Reid 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.
Omarov missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reid stuns Omarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omarov.
Omarov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Omarov misses with an uppercut.
Omarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Omarov.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Reid.
Omarov with a poor takedown
and Reid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid lands with a hook. Omarov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Omarov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omarov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid lands an overhand right.
Reid throws a lazy right hand but Omarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omarov somewhat.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabbar Omarov.
Omarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
Reid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Omarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reid lands with an overhand left.
Reid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Omarov is rocked!
Omarov catches Reid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omarov.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov looks for a takedown but Reid sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reid scores with a sloppy right hand. Omarov should have avoided that one.
Omarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Omarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Reid, which made it look bad.
Reid tried to counter with a leg kick but Omarov avoided it.
Reid scores with a hook.
Reid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Omarov will feel that in the morning.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Omarov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a leg kick but Omarov moved away.
Omarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Omarov throws a right hand that misses
and Reid counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reid.
Reid lands the left hand.
Omarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Reid finish him?
Reid tries to move into range but Omarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Omarov seems to have recovered his senses.
Reid throws a big shot that misses.
Reid loads up on a big right hand but Omarov slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Reid.
Omarov missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Omarov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
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.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Omarov moves away and avoids it.
Omarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reid.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?
Reid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omarov circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Reid lands.
Reid throws a leg kick
so Omarov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reid has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Omarov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Omarov's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Omarov scores with a four punch combination!
Reid looks for the body kick but Omarov saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reid tries a low kick but Omarov avoids it.
Reid cracks a nice hook into Omarov's ribs.
Reid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omarov.
Omarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Omarov.
Omarov works the jab nicely.
Omarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reid tests Omarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Omarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Reid gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Omarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Reid coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Omarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid thinks about countering with a head kick.
Omarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid misses with a hook.
Omarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid looks to land a body kick but Omarov moved away.
Reid sizes up Omarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Omarov misses with a takedown attempt - Reid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Omarov tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabbar Omarov.
Omarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Omarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reid finds it's way round the side to connect with Omarov's head.
That has opened up Jabbar Omarov's cut even more.
Omarov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reid digs a good hook to Omarov's body.
Reid lands a body shot.
Omarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reid thuds his right hand into Omarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov misses with a hook.
Omarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reid stuffs the takedown.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Omarov looks to land a combination but Reid avoids it well.
Reid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Omarov has time to react.
Reid with a jab.
Reid thows a body kick. Omarov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Omarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reid scores with a nice body kick.
Omarov is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reid.
Reid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Omarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omarov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
You can see that Omarov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Omarov misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.
Reid connects with the punch.
Reid cracks Omarov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reid has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Omarov to stand back up!
Reid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reid digs a good body shot into Omarov's ribs.
Crack! A monster head kick from Reid and Omarov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Reid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Jaheim Reid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guido Sarducci (ranked 1041 p4p, 141 weight class) and Left Ball (ranked 1841 p4p, 251 weight class). Sarducci comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. 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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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guido Sarducci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Left Ball!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Ball moves away and avoids it.
Sarducci cracks Ball with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Ball.
Ball misses with a shot to the body
and Sarducci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarducci is just out of range.
Sarducci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ball swings for the body but Sarducci moves out of range.
Sarducci throws a lazy uppercut
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.
Ball misses with a body shot
and Sarducci counters with a nice uppercut.
Ball lands a nice hook to Sarducci's body. Sarducci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ball 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarducci is just out of range.
Sarducci paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarducci slips under a jab.
Sarducci connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball moves forwards but Sarducci connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sarducci blocks a jab.
Sarducci scores with a nice head shot.
Sarducci tests Ball's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarducci misses with a hook
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Guido Sarducci has been cut.
Sarducci fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guido Sarducci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball misses with a left hand
and Sarducci counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarducci stuns Ball with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ball takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball misses with a hook.
Sarducci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball clobbers Sarducci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarducci lands a jab to Ball's midsection.
Ball throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Sarducci was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ball.
Sarducci looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball moves out of range as Sarducci strikes.
Sarducci scores with a hook.
Sarducci ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Sarducci loads up on a big right hand but Ball slips the punch.
Sarducci scores with a one two! Ball had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sarducci swings for the body but Ball moves out of range.
Ball lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarducci at a distance.
Ball moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Sarducci takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ball misses with an uppercut.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarducci is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarducci is just out of range.
Sarducci throws a right and a left that Ball avoids nicely.
Ball misses with a right hand
letting Sarducci counter with a right hand.
Ball throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sarducci counter with a right hand.
Ball moves out of range as Sarducci strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a jab.
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Ball moves away and avoids it.
Sarducci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guido Sarducci's cut is getting worse.
Ball lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sarducci falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ball dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Left Ball!
Left Ball managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mase Force (ranked 268 p4p, 7 weight class) and Vitaly Karelin (ranked 428 p4p, 14 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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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
35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin throws a body punch but Force moves out of range.
Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Force stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Force misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Force needs to keep his hands up - Karelin had a free shot at his head there.
Force throws a big shot that misses.
Force connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Force looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Karelin feints the counter takedown.
Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karelin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force dips to his left and cracks Karelin with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Force.
Karelin scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Karelin moves out of range as Force strikes.
Mase Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force misses with a right hand
and Karelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Force lands a nice looking body shot.
Force throws a low kick, looking for Karelin's leg but Karelin calmly moves out of range.
Force gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karelin.
Karelin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Force doesn't seem bothered though.
Force misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Force.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Force, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Force.
Force scores with a jab to the jaw.
Force missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Force misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Force misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Force.
Karelin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karelin misses with a body shot
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Karelin throws a counter combo.
Force throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Force misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Force.
Karelin moves away from the strike by Force.
Karelin feints the counter takedown.
Karelin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Force rather than just go for the knockout.
Force lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Force moves away from the strike by Karelin.
It looked like Force was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karelin.
Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mase Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin blocks a low kick nicely.
Karelin slips a straight right by Force.
A big left from Force misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Force misses with a lunging right hand
and Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Force throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Force moves forwards but Karelin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karelin lands a body shot.
Karelin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Force throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karelin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karelin.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Force blocks nicely.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is in close to Force's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Force wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling him.
Force keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Force utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mase Force will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Force's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Force throws a looping overhand right but Karelin ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Force moved out of range nicely.
Karelin moves forwards but Force connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Force misses with a right hand
and Karelin counters with a straight right hand.
Force throws an off balance right hand
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Force missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Force misses with a hook
and Karelin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karelin.
Force is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Karelin dives into side control.
Karelin misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin tries to score with some ground and pound. Force controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Force's head but Force avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force is not content to let Karelin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karelin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Force down.
Karelin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Karelin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karelin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Karelin trying to control the action but Force is working from the bottom.
Karelin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Force takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karelin.
Force parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Force to escape.
Force defending against the ground and pound.
Force wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Force defending against the ground and pound.
Karelin scoring with punches and elbows.
Karelin throws an elbow but Force slips to the side and avoids it well.
Force is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Force dodges the ground and pound from Karelin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karelin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Force is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Force takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karelin landing a few strikes.
Karelin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karelin working the ground and pound.
Force is looking to get back to his feet here but Karelin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Force's back.
Force covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Force is looking for a way out.
Karelin drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Force is in real trouble here! Karelin lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Karelin is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
An out of breath Vitaly Karelin 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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