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Aspire 88: Savkov v Gracie PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bundles (ranked 1930 p4p, 191 weight class) and Paul McCann (ranked 1848 p4p, 184 weight class). Bundles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's Tricky by Run DMC. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Bundles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul McCann!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Bundles lands.
McCann throws a hook but Bundles blocks it.
Bundles throws a right hand that misses
letting McCann counter with a right hand.
Bundles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
McCann slips under a jab from Bundles.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bundles misses with a straight left.
Bundles moves out of range of the strikes.
Bundles throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
McCann scores with a nice strike.
McCann moves away from the strike by Bundles.
A nice side step and McCann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bundles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCann.
Bundles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCann throws out a counter right but Bundles avoids it with no problem.
Bundles throws a series of punches but McCann moves out of range.
McCann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bundles keeps the fight on the outside.
McCann lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for McCann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann takes a swing at Bundles's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bundles is defended easily by McCann.
Paul McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundles misses with a hook. McCann ducked under it nicely.
Bundles throws a right hand that misses
and Bundles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCann throws out the jab.
Bundles tries to clinch but McCann is having none of it.
McCann moves out of range of the leg kick from Bundles.
A little jabbing left from McCann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bundles keeps the fight on the outside.
McCann misses with a body shot.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
McCann defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
Bundles throws a hook but McCann blocks it.
McCann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCann throws an off balance right hand
and Bundles counters with a one-two to the body.
Bundles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCann.
Bundles throws a right hand that misses
and McCann counters by moving into the clinch.
Bundles landing knees to the body.
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!
Bundles lands an elbow inside.
Bundles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCann working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundles pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCann managing to block the knees to the body from Bundles.
Bundles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCann pushes Bundles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCann misses with some punches.
Bundles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bundles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCann misses with a double jab
and Bundles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCann slips under a jab from Bundles.
McCann misses the shot to the body.
McCann lands an overhand right.
McCann blocks a jab.
Bundles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bundles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundles misses with a wild body shot.
McCann scores with a jab.
Donk. McCann catches Bundles right on the button with a cross.
McCann throws a body punch but Bundles moves out of range.
Bundles throwing a counter right hand but McCann manages to avoid it.
McCann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bundles scores with a punch to the head.
Bundles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCann.
McCann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bundles lands with an uppercut that bounces McCann off the cage and back into range.
Bundles slips under a jab from McCann.
Bundles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Bundles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann throws a good cross that connects.
McCann clinches with his opponent.
McCann tries a body shot but Bundles blocks it.
McCann misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bundles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundles controls his hands.
McCann misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for McCann.
McCann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundles's elbow.
McCann misses with the head strike.
McCann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from McCann - that landed with a thud.
McCann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bundles lands a nice elbow.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
Bundles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundles controls his hands.
Bundles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bundles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Bundles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bundles lands a lovely overhand right.
McCann swings for the body but Bundles moves out of range.
Bundles misses with a hook.
Bundles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Bundles lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCann doesn't seem phased though.
Ray Bundles is winning the standup battle so far.
Bundles throws a hook to the side of McCann's head but McCann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCann misses with a hook
letting Bundles counter with a right hand.
McCann sizes up Bundles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bundles misses with a straight right.
McCann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundles looks to land a right hand but McCann moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bundles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. McCann moves away and avoids it.
Bundles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bundles slips under a jab from McCann.
Good shot there by McCann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by McCann.
McCann misses the shot to the body.
Bundles throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
Bundles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCann's head.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCann.
Bundles lands a nice shot that snaps McCann's head back.
McCann misses with a hook. Bundles ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCann, as that shot connected.
Bundles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bundles.
McCann looks to land a left hand but Bundles moved out of range nicely.
McCann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCann throws a big shot that misses.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by McCann.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. McCann moves away and avoids it.
Bundles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCann throws a body shot but no joy.
McCann tests Bundles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundles. McCann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bundles misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from McCann misses.
McCann lands with a nice body punch.
Bundles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundles was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. McCann moves away and avoids it.
Bundles throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
Bundles throws a poor cross that misses
and McCann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundles thinking.
Bundles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Bundles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bundles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bundles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bundles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCann looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundles is just out of range.
Bundles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bundles blocks a jab.
Bundles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bundles there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bundles counters with a left to the body.
McCann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bundles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
Bundles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bundles misses with a looping right.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundles manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Bundles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundles lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCann.
McCann throws a lazy uppercut
and Bundles counters with a straight right hand.
McCann swings for the body but Bundles moves out of range.
McCann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundles.
McCann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundles jabs McCann right on the nose. McCann blinks but takes it well.
McCann misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bundles. That snapped McCann's head back.
Bundles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCann sprawls well. McCann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundles gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundles lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - McCann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul McCann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bundles throws a body shot but no joy.
McCann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bundles catches McCann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bundles thuds his right hand into McCann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCann cracks Bundles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bundles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bundles looks to land a combination but McCann avoids it well.
Bundles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundles throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
McCann connects with a jab.
Bundles with a hook.
McCann swings for the body but Bundles moves out of range.
Bundles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCann.
Bundles throws the kick towards the body but McCann avoids it.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundles was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
Bundles throwing a counter right hand but McCann manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCann looks to land a right hand but Bundles moved out of range.
McCann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bundles looks for the body kick but McCann saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCann! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Bundles does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCann lands a glancing blow to the side of Bundles's head.
McCann looks to clinch
and Bundles counters with a good low kick that McCann was not able to check.
Bundles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bundles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCann.
Bundles misses the jab.
McCann throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundles pushes McCann away with a front kick.
Bundles's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCann under the eye.
McCann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Bundles misses.
Good work by Bundles as he checks the leg kick.
McCann with a nice cross.
McCann moves away from the strike by Bundles.
McCann takes a swing at Bundles's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundles tests McCann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
McCann slips a straight right by Bundles.
Bundles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCann throws a head punch that misses.
Bundles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCann.
Bundles tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Bundles back against the cage.
McCann misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundles tries a body shot but McCann blocks it.
McCann misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCann can't find room to land a body shot as Bundles controls the action.
Ray Bundles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCann lands a left hand.
McCann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bundles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bundles misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann letting Bundles take a breather here.
Bundles tries to circle away but McCann has him pinned against the cage.
McCann swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundles'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.
McCann misses with the head strike.
Bundles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCann lands a shoulder strike.
McCann avoids the elbow strike from Bundles, against the cage.
McCann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCann lands an uppercut.
Bundles throws an elbow that misses.
Bundles looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from McCann.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McCann fails to land.
McCann misses with a body punch.
McCann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Bundles fails to land.
McCann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCann misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from McCann.
Bundles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann throws a head punch that misses.
McCann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
McCann lands with a light punch inside.
McCann throws a head punch that misses.
McCann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from McCann.
Bundles stalling in the clinch but McCann improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul McCann.
I think McCann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McCann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Killinger (ranked 1662 p4p, 192 weight class) and Levon Minasian (ranked 1978 p4p, 239 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Killinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killinger swings for the body but Minasian moves out of range.
Killinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minasian throws a body punch but Killinger moves out of range.
Killinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minasian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minasian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killinger defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killinger is trying to stand up here but Minasian is controlling him well.
Minasian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Killinger dodges it nicely.
Killinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Killinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minasian trying to control the action but Killinger is working from the bottom.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Killinger defends it.
Minasian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killinger is just riding it out for now. Minasian eventually gives up the hold.
Minasian throwing shots but Killinger is blocking nicely.
Minasian stops Killinger from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Minasian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Killinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Minasian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Killinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Killinger is looking to escape.
Minasian is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Killinger is working from the bottom.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian throws a hook but Killinger blocks it.
Minasian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killinger pinned against the cage. Killinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Killinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Killinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minasian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killinger staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minasian. Killinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minasian throws an overhand right that lands on Killinger's shoulder, as Killinger tries to avoid the shot.
Killinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Minasian's head.
Minasian staying out of range there.
Minasian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killinger as he avoids it easily.
Buster Killinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levon Minasian.
A punch lands to the side of Killinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Minasian throws a right hand that misses
enabling Killinger to counter with a crisp jab.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Minasian misses with a left hand
and Killinger counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killinger.
Minasian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minasian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Minasian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killinger misses with a wild body shot.
Minasian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killinger defends it well.
Killinger is looking to wear down Minasian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killinger as he jumps to the side.
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 Buster Killinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Minasian has Killinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Minasian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killinger backwards.
Killinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Minasian.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killinger prevents it.
Minasian scores with a shot to the side of Killinger's head.
Killinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Killinger.
Minasian fails to pull guard.
Minasian tries to pull guard but Killinger won't allow it.
Buster Killinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levon Minasian.
Minasian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killinger backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killinger can't find room to land a body shot as Minasian controls the action.
Minasian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minasian decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killinger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Minasian misses with a straight left.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killinger jabs Minasian right on the nose. Minasian blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killinger misses the body punch
and Minasian counters with a straight right hand.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Minasian wants to counter with a clinch but Killinger pushes him away.
Minasian lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buster Killinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killinger clobbers Minasian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minasian lands a really nice looking cross but Killinger seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Minasian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minasian.
Minasian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killinger walks into a stiff left hand from Minasian.
Minasian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Killinger throws the left hand but Minasian avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Killinger digs a good body shot into Minasian's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger swings for the body but Minasian moves out of range.
Killinger misses with a looping left.
Minasian throws a hook but Killinger avoids it easily.
Killinger throws a lazy right hand but Minasian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minasian! But no joy.
Killinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minasian throws a jab but it's blocked by Killinger.
Minasian scores with a nice head shot.
Minasian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minasian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killinger misses with an uppercut. Minasian saw that one coming.
Killinger throws a series of punches but Minasian moves out of range.
Minasian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Killinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buster Killinger's cut is getting worse.
Minasian misses with a body shot.
A jab from Killinger finds it's way through Minasian's defenses.
Killinger moves away from the strike by Minasian.
Minasian throws a looping overhand right but Killinger ducks down to avoid it.
Killinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minasian lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Killinger as Minasian shoots in.
Minasian misses with a hook
and Killinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killinger misses the jab.
Minasian 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.
A big left from Killinger misses.
Minasian slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Killinger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minasian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Minasian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killinger tries to move into range but Minasian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Killinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minasian digs a good body shot into Killinger's ribs.
Minasian avoids the body shot from Killinger.
Minasian just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Buster Killinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Killinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Minasian counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Minasian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minasian throws a looping overhand right but Killinger ducks down to avoid it.
Minasian clobbers Killinger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killinger misses with a body shot.
Killinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Minasian misses with a left hand
and Killinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Minasian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Some wild striking there from Killinger.
Minasian throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Killinger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minasian was well out of range. Poor timing from Killinger.
Killinger scores with a nice strike.
Minasian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Minasian throws a shot from downtown. Killinger moves away and avoids it.
Killinger throws a big counter combination but Minasian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Minasian misses with a left hand
and Minasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buster Killinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Minasian's corner calls for a 1-2. Minasian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Killinger moved out of range.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killinger missing with a left hand there. Minasian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minasian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killinger circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Killinger misses the target.
Minasian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Killinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buster Killinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minasian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger misses with a body shot.
Minasian wants to counter the offense by Killinger and move into the clinch position.
Killinger lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killinger lands a jab to Minasian's midsection.
Minasian misses with a hook. Killinger ducked under it nicely.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Minasian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killinger misses with a wild body shot.
Killinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Minasian darts in trying to clinch
and Killinger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minasian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levon Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Killinger moved out of range.
Jab from Killinger.
Killinger takes a swing at Minasian's ribcage but misses.
Killinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minasian or perhaps it was just good defense by Killinger, which made it look bad.
Buster Killinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levon Minasian.
Killinger throws an overhand right that lands on Minasian's shoulder, as Minasian tries to avoid the shot.
Minasian throws a hook but Killinger avoids it easily.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Minasian throws the left hand but Killinger avoids the punch easily.
Killinger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minasian avoids the body shot from Killinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minasian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Minasian does no damage.
Good exchange - Killinger coming out on top.
Minasian has a takedown stuffed.
Killinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killinger scores with a shot to the body.
Minasian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killinger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Killinger duly obliges.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Killinger moved out of range.
Minasian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killinger doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Killinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killinger, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Killinger!
Buster Killinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Nassar (ranked 1775 p4p, 178 weight class) and Ebeneezer Darkk (ranked 933 p4p, 101 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Nassar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ebeneezer Darkk!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darkk circles away quickly and effectively.
Nassar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darkk's hands.
Nassar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darkk finds it's way round the side to connect with Nassar's head.
Darkk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nassar moves away.
Darkk moves into the clinch successfully.
Darkk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darkk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar is trying to pull guard but Darkk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darkk misses with the head strike.
Darkk misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Nassar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Darkk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nassar.
Nassar tries to pull guard but Darkk holds him up against the cage and eventually Nassar drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Nassar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Darkk.
Darkk blocks an uppercut.
Nassar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Darkk misses.
Darkk jabs Nassar right on the nose. Nassar blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Darkk avoids the body shot from Nassar.
A big right from Darkk misses.
Nassar lands a jab to the head.
Darkk scoring well with a low kick there.
Nassar throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Darkk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nassar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nassar scores with a hook to the body. Darkk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nassar lands a jab to Darkk's midsection.
Nassar drops his hands momentarily and Darkk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darkk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkk swinging wildly here.
Nassar throws a jab when Darkk was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassar throws an off balance right hand
and Darkk counters with a thumping low kick.
Nassar instigates a clinch.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Darkk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Darkk.
Nassar breaks the clinch.
Nassar takes a swing at Darkk's ribcage but misses.
Darkk misses the shot to the body.
As Darkk looks to move away, Nassar throws a big counter combo but Darkk just gets out of the way.
Darkk throws a leg kick but Nassar checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darkk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkk keeps the fight on the outside.
Darkk misses with a hook. Nassar ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Nassar.
Nassar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Darkk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassar wants to clinch.
Darkk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nassar tries to bum rush Darkk with a series of wild strikes but Darkk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darkk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nassar cracks Darkk with an open hand slap.
Darkk is looking to land body kicks.
Darkk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nassar scores with a decent looking hook.
Darkk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Darkk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nassar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nassar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nassar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassar misses with a double jab.
Darkk throws a series of punches but Nassar moves out of range.
Darkk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nassar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Nassar connects with the punch.
Darkk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nassar looks to land a combination but Darkk avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Nassar. Those never looked like landing.
Ebeneezer Darkk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darkk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nassar.
Darkk 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nassar thuds a left hand into Darkk's body.
Nassar slips a straight right by Darkk.
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nassar clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nassar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darkk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darkk slips a jab and a cross from Nassar.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darkk takes a swing at Nassar's ribcage but misses.
Darkk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darkk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nassar.
Darkk stuffs the takedown attempt from Nassar. Nassar gets slowly back to his feet.
Nassar misses with an uppercut
and Darkk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darkk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nassar will feel that in the morning.
Darkk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nassar's head.
Darkk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar misses with a jab to the body
enabling Darkk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassar throws a hook but Darkk avoids it easily.
Darkk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ebeneezer Darkk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darkk throws an overhand right that drops Nassar like a sack of potatoes! Darkk dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebeneezer Darkk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoreaux AssKicken (ranked 1179 p4p, 182 weight class) and Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 1499 p4p, 213 weight class). AssKicken comes to the cage accompanied by Winds of Change. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thoreaux AssKicken!
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, Oswald Cobblepot!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AssKicken misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by AssKicken. That's going to slow Cobblepot down.
Cobblepot throws a lazy uppercut
and AssKicken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobblepot's knee momentarily.
Cobblepot 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.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
AssKicken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
AssKicken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
AssKicken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
AssKicken throws a right hand that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a nice low kick that buckles AssKicken's knee momentarily.
AssKicken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken shoots for a takedown but Cobblepot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cobblepot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. AssKicken does a little dance to reset his feet.
AssKicken misses with a left hand
and Cobblepot counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cobblepot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot drops his hands momentarily and AssKicken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AssKicken checks the leg kick.
AssKicken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobblepot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before AssKicken can pounce on him.
A slow jab from AssKicken misses its intended target.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick but AssKicken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
AssKicken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobblepot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobblepot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AssKicken, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. AssKicken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
AssKicken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but AssKicken avoids it with no problem.
AssKicken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Cobblepot blocks the low kick.
AssKicken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobblepot tried to score with a low kick but AssKicken checks it.
AssKicken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
AssKicken shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobblepot sprawls well. He's pushed AssKicken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but it's checked well by AssKicken.
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thoreaux AssKicken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AssKicken, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken misses the jab.
AssKicken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobblepot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by AssKicken.
AssKicken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
AssKicken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobblepot is rocked!
AssKicken misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from AssKicken.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AssKicken.
The fighters circling - AssKicken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AssKicken misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken throws a nice inside leg kick.
AssKicken throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
AssKicken throws a leg kick
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from AssKicken.
A big right from Cobblepot misses.
AssKicken throws a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head but Cobblepot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
AssKicken misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobblepot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from AssKicken does no damage.
AssKicken backing away here, and Cobblepot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
AssKicken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
AssKicken feints and as Cobblepot raises his hands in defense, AssKicken changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
AssKicken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobblepot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
AssKicken slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
AssKicken tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cobblepot's legs.
AssKicken advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AssKicken is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobblepot can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
AssKicken is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobblepot gets back to half guard.
Cobblepot won't allow AssKicken to pass to mount.
AssKicken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobblepot defends it well.
AssKicken wants to pass the guard but Cobblepot is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
AssKicken works his way into side control.
Cobblepot stops AssKicken from passing to mount.
AssKicken is trying to move to mount but Cobblepot reverses beautifully and ends up in AssKicken's guard.
AssKicken working a defensive guard but Cobblepot passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
AssKicken is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cobblepot jumps into side control!
Thoreaux AssKicken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
AssKicken is trying to get back to half guard.
AssKicken manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
AssKicken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
AssKicken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobblepot pulls his head out easily.
AssKicken wants to improve his position but Cobblepot is controlling well.
AssKicken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken is looking for a sweep. Cobblepot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
AssKicken tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
AssKicken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
AssKicken punching from the bottom.
AssKicken wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
AssKicken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cobblepot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cobblepot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AssKicken is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AssKicken misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Cobblepot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
AssKicken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thoreaux AssKicken is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
AssKicken blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and AssKicken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken lands with a hook. Cobblepot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cobblepot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobblepot is still on wobbly legs! Can AssKicken finish him?
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobblepot gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting AssKicken counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AssKicken lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from AssKicken misses.
Cobblepot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by AssKicken there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by AssKicken! Cobblepot is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thoreaux AssKicken!
Thoreaux AssKicken 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 633 p4p, 68 weight class) and Rosinante Costacurta (ranked 448 p4p, 53 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shipman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amazing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Shipman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rosinante Costacurta!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costacurta slaps away a takedown attempt from Shipman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shipman misses with a takedown
and Shipman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Costacurta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shipman misses with a straight right.
Costacurta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipman misses with a wild combination.
Shipman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costacurta throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipman tries to clinch up but Costacurta circles away and keeps his distance.
Shipman has Costacurta up against the cage in a clinch.
Costacurta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman defending well as Costacurta loads up on a big left hand.
Shipman misses with a right hand
and Costacurta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costacurta fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shipman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shipman looks to clinch but Costacurta throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shipman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rosinante Costacurta!
Rosinante Costacurta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 243 p4p, 42 weight class) and Mat Diaz (ranked 1314 p4p, 205 weight class). Diaz has chosen I Got Five On It as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Denke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denke is looking for a sweep.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Denke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Denke is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Denke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Denke looks a forlorn figure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Denke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Denke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Denke.
Denke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Denke keeps control of the position.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Denke is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Denke tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Denke's head.
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz winds up and cracks Denke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Denke is working away.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Denke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Denke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Denke on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Denke.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Diaz throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Denke is rocked!
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Denke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Denke! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
A very excited looking Mat Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 437 p4p, 53 weight class) and Bruno Brown (ranked 604 p4p, 69 weight class). Frankels comes to the cage accompanied by Dawn....Summer Solstice... . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Brown!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frankels's head.
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Brown with a jab.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frankels.
Frankels 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.
A clash of legs there as Frankels blocks the low kick.
Frankels quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Frankels dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Frankels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown moves away from the strike by Frankels.
Frankels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frankels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Frankels - just one landing.
Brown blocks a jab.
Frankels misses with a wild body shot.
Frankels is looking to score with low kicks.
Frankels is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown keeps Frankels at a distance using the push kick.
Frankels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Frankels.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frankels tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frankels backwards.
Brown tries a body shot but Frankels blocks it.
Frankels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frankels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankels is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown looks winded!
Frankels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Frankels.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankels lands with a right to the head.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frankels gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frankels lands with a light punch inside.
Frankels swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankels prevents a body shot from Brown.
Frankels scores with a hook to the body.
Frankels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frankels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is rocked!
A short right from Frankels.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Frankels finish him?
Frankels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frankels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Frankels scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Frankels.
Frankels pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Frankels.
Frankels mutters something to Brown before pushing him back against the cage. As Brown comes back towards him, Frankels unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Brown clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocket Bob Frankels!
In his post fight interview, Rocket Bob Frankels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 65 p4p, 12 weight class) and Aharon Sarkisyan (ranked 217 p4p, 29 weight class). Yamaguchi's entrance music is Yama Yama. A fine choice. Sarkisyan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aharon Sarkisyan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarkisyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Yamaguchi tenderised Sarkisyan's leg. Sarkisyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range nicely.
Sarkisyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Sarkisyan moves away and avoids it.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Sarkisyan wants to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him away.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Sarkisyan misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi tries to clinch but Sarkisyan is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarkisyan! But no joy.
Sarkisyan looks to clinch
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarkisyan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Sarkisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarkisyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamaguchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Sarkisyan's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws out a powerful jab.
Sarkisyan instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
Sarkisyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Sarkisyan misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Sarkisyan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Sarkisyan misses with the head strike.
Sarkisyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarkisyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yamaguchi!
Sarkisyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarkisyan.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarkisyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Sarkisyan misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Yamaguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamaguchi lands with a hook. Sarkisyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Sarkisyan misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarkisyan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yamaguchi really felt that one!
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi throws a jab when Sarkisyan was well out of range.
Yamaguchi jabs at Sarkisyan's body.
Yamaguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi lands with a cross.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarkisyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Sarkisyan. Beautiful body shot.
Sarkisyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sarkisyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamaguchi's sensitive parts.
Sarkisyan thows a body kick. Yamaguchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarkisyan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Sarkisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarkisyan has closed the distance and engaged Yamaguchi in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarkisyan misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sarkisyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarkisyan blocks an uppercut.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Sarkisyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarkisyan tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Sarkisyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sarkisyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sarkisyan.
Yamaguchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yamaguchi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisyan's elbow.
Sarkisyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Sarkisyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamaguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarkisyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sarkisyan throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarkisyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Sarkisyan looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Sarkisyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarkisyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarkisyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Sarkisyan throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarkisyan blocks a head kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi sets himself, and Sarkisyan steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamaguchi avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamaguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Sarkisyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamaguchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarkisyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sarkisyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sarkisyan fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Sarkisyan tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Sarkisyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamaguchi gets through Sarkisyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Sarkisyan avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Sarkisyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarkisyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Sarkisyan - that landed with a thud.
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Sarkisyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sarkisyan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Yamaguchi as the two fighters clinch.
Sarkisyan scores with a shot to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
Sarkisyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Sarkisyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarkisyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarkisyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarkisyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarkisyan tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Sarkisyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarkisyan pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sarkisyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sarkisyan.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarkisyan tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Sarkisyan back against the cage.
Yamaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sarkisyan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sarkisyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Sarkisyan blocks it.
Sarkisyan misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarkisyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Yamaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarkisyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Sarkisyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarkisyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sarkisyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Sarkisyan has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sarkisyan is keeping busy.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.
Sarkisyan misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand underneath Sarkisyan's ribcage. Sarkisyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarkisyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Sarkisyan.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aharon Sarkisyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Yamaguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarkisyan.
Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamaguchi thumps Sarkisyan with a low kick.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarkisyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Sarkisyan misses with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarkisyan, right into the meat.
Sarkisyan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sarkisyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Sarkisyan lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sarkisyan lands with a cross.
Yamaguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisyan moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarkisyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarkisyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarkisyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sarkisyan scores with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses its target.
Sarkisyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Sarkisyan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarkisyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sarkisyan misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Sarkisyan finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan lands with a shot to the body.
Sarkisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarkisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarkisyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sarkisyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sarkisyan misses the jab.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Sarkisyan connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
Sarkisyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarkisyan tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarkisyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Sarkisyan lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Sarkisyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisyan's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Yamaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisyan's elbow.
Sarkisyan misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarkisyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarkisyan misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sarkisyan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarkisyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarkisyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarkisyan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Sarkisyan pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarkisyan lands a right hand.
Sarkisyan lands a nice uppercut.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Sarkisyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Yamaguchi is rocked!
Sarkisyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Oh Yamaguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarkisyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarkisyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarkisyan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yamaguchi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yamaguchi drops to his knees and Sarkisyan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aharon Sarkisyan!
Aharon Sarkisyan is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Aharon Sarkisyan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kai Yamaguchi was interviewed post fight and said 'Arigato gozaimash. My stupid manager didn't let me rest this morning. But no excuses. Well done, I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 233 p4p, 24 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 165 p4p, 15 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with The Pretender blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolski lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Podolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Podolski settles back down.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Podolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Podolski blocks a head kick by Lee.
Podolski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Podolski's head.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee connects with a jab.
Podolski throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Podolski scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Podolski lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Podolski.
Podolski throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Podolski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Podolski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Podolski shows good takedown defense.
Lee motions for Podolski to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski misses with a hook.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Podolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Podolski throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Podolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a head kick but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Podolski moved away.
Podolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Podolski is looking for a sweep.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Podolski tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Podolski is defending well.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Podolski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Podolski prevents Lee from improving position.
Podolski is looking to reverse the position.
That's four 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.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee lands a jab to Podolski's midsection.
Podolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Podolski misses.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Podolski punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Podolski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee scores with the left hand. Podolski knows he should have avoided that one.
Podolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee slips under a jab.
Podolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Podolski throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Podolski misses.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a head kick but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a hook. Podolski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Podolski moves his leg out of the way.
Podolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Podolski's head but Podolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Podolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Podolski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee takes one on the button.
Podolski blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee scores with a jab. Podolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Lee cracks Podolski with a good jab.
It looks like Michail Podolski has been cut.
Podolski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
Podolski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee sizes up Podolski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee cracks Podolski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee is rocked!
Podolski digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Podolski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice cross by Lee.
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!
Podolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Podolski tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Podolski lands a jab to the head.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Podolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski misses with a leg kick
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Podolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Podolski moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Podolski.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podolski on the side of the head.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski misses with a series of wild punches.
Podolski checks a low kick from Lee.
Podolski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee 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.
Podolski misses with a looping left.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Podolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podolski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Podolski misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Podolski misses with a looping right.
Podolski throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Podolski tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
A big right from Podolski misses.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Podolski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Podolski's guard.
Podolski can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski is not content to let Lee control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Podolski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Podolski won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Lee has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Podolski is trying is best to control the position here.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Podolski keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Podolski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Podolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Podolski defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee shoots in and bounces Podolski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Lee advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy.
Podolski prevents Lee from improving position.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Podolski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Podolski trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Savkov (ranked 33 p4p, 6 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 116 p4p, 19 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov with a nice cross.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie prevents Savkov from breaking the clinch.
Savkov is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Savkov lands a body punch.
Savkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savkov sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Gracie 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.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie pushes Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savkov.
Savkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
A big left from Savkov misses.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savkov defends it well.
Savkov stuffs the takedown.
Savkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savkov misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Savkov.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Savkov misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov tries to clinch up.
Savkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Savkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savkov checks a low kick from Gracie.
Savkov with a jab.
Savkov gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Savkov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savkov.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savkov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov trying to control but Gracie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov 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.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Savkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Gracie slips under a jab from Savkov.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savkov scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Savkov.
Pavel Savkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie slips a jab from Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Savkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savkov takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Savkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Savkov is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Savkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Savkov blocks the move with his legs.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savkov wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working Savkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Savkov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov looks to move to half guard but instead Gracie has passed into mount! Damn!
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savkov!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Savkov clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savkov stalling against the cage.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Savkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie 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.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ramon Gracie just about did enough to take it.
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.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Savkov pushes him away.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Savkov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie turns into Savkov and is now in his guard.
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Savkov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Savkov to see if he's OK.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie gets full guard.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Savkov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie postures up.
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Savkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Savkov.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Savkov.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Savkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Savkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savkov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Savkov back against the cage.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Savkov, against the cage.
Savkov lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage, preventing Savkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savkov's efforts to push away.
Savkov is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Savkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savkov tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie is looking to control Savkov's arms but Savkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Savkov blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Savkov can't break the clinch.
Savkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage.
Savkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Savkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savkov to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to work over Savkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Savkov misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Stalling in the clinch from Savkov.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savkov.
Ramon Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Savkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Savkov presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Savkov counter with a right hand.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Savkov is trying to break free.
Savkov has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savkov working hard to break the clinch.
Savkov pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savkov is trying to break free.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Savkov has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Savkov.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Ramon Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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