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DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 2482 p4p, 117 weight class) and Hideaki Inoue (ranked 4316 p4p, 207 weight class). Vinnie Longworth has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hideaki Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Inoue.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inoue works the jab nicely.
Longworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Inoue has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Inoue misses with a hook. Longworth ducked under it nicely.
Inoue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Inoue scores with a hook to the body.
Longworth prevents a body shot from Inoue.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Inoue pulls guard effortlessly.
Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Longworth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Longworth trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Inoue has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Longworth is looking to defend but Inoue has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Longworth! Inoue pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Longworth taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hideaki Inoue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elton Korth (ranked 2703 p4p, 338 weight class) and Hector Numagodov (ranked 8652 p4p, 651 weight class). Korth comes to the cage accompanied by The Game Feat. Lil Wayne - Red Nation. Numagodov has chosen Daft Punk - Contact as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elton Korth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hector Numagodov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korth misses with a hook. Numagodov ducked under it nicely.
Numagodov wants to counter with a clinch but Korth pushes him away.
Korth throws a hook but Numagodov blocks it.
Numagodov throws out a counter right but Korth avoids it with no problem.
Numagodov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korth did well to prevent Numagodov getting side control.
Korth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Numagodov is working away from the top position though.
Korth is trying to stand.
Korth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Numagodov is controlling the pace.
Numagodov trying to control from half guard but Korth is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
Numagodov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korth tries to get to full guard but Numagodov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Korth trying to hold on to Numagodov's head to control him but Numagodov postures up.
Korth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Numagodov connects with a nice short shot to Korth's temple.
Korth scores with a few weak punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numagodov seems to be working for a kimura but Korth defends the submission attempt.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Numagodov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Korth trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numagodov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Korth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Numagodov manages to pass to mount!
Numagodov with good strikes from the mount here!
Numagodov with shots to the head and body - Korth looks very uncomfortable down there.
Numagodov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Korth is on top in guard.
Korth wants to control from the top but Numagodov keeps moving.
Numagodov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numagodov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korth throws out the jab.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Numagodov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numagodov gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korth is looking for a sweep.
Korth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Numagodov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Numagodov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korth keeps working.
Numagodov throws a strike aimed at the side of Korth's head but Korth avoids it well.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov postures up.
Korth striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Numagodov lands a few punches from side control.
Numagodov decides to stand back up. Numagodov steps back and let's Korth get back to his feet.
Numagodov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korth sprawls well initially but Numagodov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korth throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Numagodov manages to pass to side control.
Numagodov is putting a hurting on Korth here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numagodov lands some shots froms side control.
Korth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Numagodov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Korth wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Numagodov is looking to take a break and control but Korth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korth tries to buck Numagodov off but Numagodov is having none of it.
Korth tries to escape but Numagodov is in control.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov postures up.
Korth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Korth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Numagodov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Numagodov 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.
Numagodov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korth sprawls well initially but Numagodov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korth tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Numagodov manages to move to mount!
Korth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Numagodov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Numagodov blocks Korth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Numagodov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korth working to try and regain half guard.
Numagodov blocks Korth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Korth is working to get back to half guard.
Numagodov with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numagodov landing strikes from the mount and Korth is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korth is desperately trying to improve his position but Numagodov has a good base and remains in mount.
Numagodov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Numagodov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Korth hang on?
Numagodov cracks Korth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Numagodov landing strikes from the mount and Korth is in trouble!
Korth regains half guard.
Numagodov is looking to take a break and control but Korth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numagodov.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth is looking to improve his position.
Numagodov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hector Numagodov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Numagodov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korth is looking to escape.
Korth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korth misses with a hook. Numagodov ducked under it nicely.
Korth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Numagodov counters by clinching up.
Korth tries to break the clinch but Numagodov is controlling the position.
Korth is looking to break free of the clinch but Numagodov has double underhooks.
Numagodov jumps into guard, dragging Korth to the mat.
Korth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numagodov's head.
Korth is working Numagodov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Korth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Numagodov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Numagodov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korth trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numagodov striking off his back but it's not causing Korth any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numagodov working a defensive guard here.
Korth wants to control from the top but Numagodov keeps moving.
Korth is looking to stand up but Numagodov won't let him.
Numagodov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Numagodov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korth is aware though and is defending well.
Numagodov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Korth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Numagodov is proving hard to escape from.
Numagodov looking for a sweep. Not yet Numagodov, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korth lands with a right hand.
Korth gets tackled into the cage by Numagodov. Numagodov maintains the clinch.
Numagodov pulls guard effortlessly.
Numagodov keeping moving, preventing Korth from controlling successfully.
Korth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numagodov has his foot on Korth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korth works his way back into a safe position though.
Korth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Korth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Numagodov striking from the bottom here.
Numagodov 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.
Korth distracts Numagodov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korth trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numagodov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Korth stands up over Numagodov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Numagodov trying to keep a closed guard but Korth is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Numagodov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Numagodov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korth did well to prevent Numagodov getting side control.
Korth is looking to escape.
Korth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Korth tries to kick Numagodov off but Numagodov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Korth taking some punishment here, with Numagodov in his half guard.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
Numagodov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Numagodov lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth taking some punishment here, with Numagodov in his half guard.
Numagodov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numagodov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korth defending well though.
Korth tries to kick Numagodov off but Numagodov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Numagodov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korth has hold of Numagodov's hands but Numagodov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korth landing small, sideways elbows.
Korth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Numagodov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Korth is looking to escape.
Korth has hold of Numagodov's hands but Numagodov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korth is trying to stand back up but Numagodov is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numagodov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korth punching from the bottom.
Numagodov prevents Korth from improving his position.
Korth is looking to escape.
Numagodov is trying to control. Korth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Korth pushes Numagodov off looking to stand but Numagodov dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Numagodov connects with a nice short shot to Korth's temple.
Korth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Numagodov there.
Numagodov wants to control but Korth is keeping him busy.
Korth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korth lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Korth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numagodov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korth defending well though.
Korth is trying to stand up here but Numagodov is controlling him well.
Korth looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth wants to improve his position but Numagodov is controlling well.
Korth is trying to control but can't.
Numagodov wants to work for an arm triangle but Korth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Numagodov drops an elbow to the side of Korth's head.
Elton Korth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Numagodov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numagodov stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Numagodov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Korth being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Numagodov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Numagodov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Numagodov!
A very excited looking Hector Numagodov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Garibaldi (ranked 738 p4p, 105 weight class) and Ali Bagov (ranked 2077 p4p, 268 weight class). Garibaldi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Resist and Bite - Sabaton. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bagov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagov dives in and grabs Garibaldi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garibaldi pushes down on Bagov's head and hops out.
Garibaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagov shoots in and drives through. Garibaldi sprawls well.
Garibaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bagov manages to circle out of the way.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Garibaldi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garibaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Michael Garibaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Bagov fails with the takedown
and Garibaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Bagov looks winded!
Bagov needs to keep his hands up - Garibaldi had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Garibaldi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garibaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagov. That did some damage!
Bagov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garibaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Garibaldi. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garibaldi. That's going to slow Bagov down.
Bagov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Garibaldi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bagov throws a sloppy strike and Garibaldi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bagov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Garibaldi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Garibaldi!
An out of breath Michael Garibaldi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Bounty (ranked 359 p4p, 50 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 1165 p4p, 165 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Bounty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bounty blocks a jab.
Bounty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Bounty's head.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Bounty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Bounty off balance momentarily.
That kick from Bounty tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bounty.
Diaz 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.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bounty - that will leave a mark!
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Bounty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Bounty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Bounty moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bounty lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bounty can pounce on him.
Bounty darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bounty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bounty misses with some punches.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bounty backwards.
Bounty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bounty prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Bounty tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Diaz jumps guard but Bounty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bounty.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bounty to keep the fight standing.
Bounty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Bounty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
Bounty prevents a body shot from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Bounty controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries a body shot but Bounty blocks it.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bounty prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Bounty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bounty misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Bounty is stalling here.
Bounty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Bounty has him pressed against the cage.
Jamie Bounty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Diaz.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bounty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Bounty struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz works on Bounty's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz tries a body shot but Bounty blocks it.
Bounty lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Bounty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Bounty avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Bounty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bounty lands an uppercut.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bounty backwards.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bounty finish him?
Diaz tries to work over Bounty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bounty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Bounty lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Diaz to his knees! Bounty keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Bounty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 1059 p4p, 51 weight class) and Josh Turner (ranked 763 p4p, 37 weight class). Turner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Next Episode by Dr. Dre 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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143 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Turner!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov digs a good hook to Turner's body.
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Temirov moved out of range.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Temirov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turner moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Temirov 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.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Temirov misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temirov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner cracks Temirov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Temirov slips a straight right by Turner.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Temirov is out of range.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Temirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Temirov slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Temirov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Temirov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Temirov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temirov takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Temirov.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Temirov tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temirov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temirov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temirov.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Temirov. Beautiful body shot.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Turner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Temirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner misses with a hook
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner goes for a double leg but Temirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temirov continues to drive forward.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
Temirov lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Temirov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Temirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Temirov connects with a crisp jab.
Turner is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Temirov finish him?
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Temirov ducks down to avoid it.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Temirov drops Turner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Turner looks back up at him and smiles so Temirov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Turner jabs at Temirov's body.
Turner with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Turner lands the left hand.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Temirov's head but Temirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Temirov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Temirov seems unphased.
Temirov lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
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 Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Temirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Temirov throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner jabs Temirov right on the nose. Temirov blinks but takes it well.
Turner jabs at Temirov's body.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Temirov swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turner misses with a hook.
Temirov works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
Temirov misses with a hook.
Temirov lands with a nice combination. Turner backs away looking to recover.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Temirov.
Temirov with a hook.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Temirov has got the better of the exchanges.
Temirov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov slips under a jab.
Turner walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turner!
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Temirov's head back.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Temirov is just out of range.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner digs a good hook to Temirov's body.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
Turner throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Temirov finds it's target.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov is looking to counter punch.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Temirov's shoulder, as Temirov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Temirov.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Temirov moves away and avoids it.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Temirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Temirov throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Temirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Temirov.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner 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.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov lands an overhand right.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
Turner trying to control the action but Temirov is working from the bottom.
Turner works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Turner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Temirov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turner.
Turner works to advance to full mount. Temirov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Temirov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Temirov really wants to buck Turner off and get back to his feet.
Turner looking to control but Temirov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Turner landing strikes from the mount and Temirov is in trouble!
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Temirov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Temirov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Temirov is rocked!
Turner thowing shots but they're missing.
Oh Temirov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner throwing strikes here but Temirov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Turner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Turner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Temirov is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
My spies in Iron mikes inform me that Turner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Temirov blocking the ground and pound.
Turner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Turner thowing shots but they're missing.
Temirov seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner landing shots from mount.
Temirov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Josh Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Temirov is out cold! Turner jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Turner!
Our winner, Josh Turner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humbert Humbert (ranked 598 p4p, 89 weight class) and Soylent Green (ranked 836 p4p, 124 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humbert Humbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soylent Green!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Humbert avoids the head kick by Green.
Humbert slips a straight right by Green.
Green tries to bum rush Humbert with a series of wild strikes but Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Humbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Humbert.
Humbert moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Humbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Humbert stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Humbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Humbert lands a right hook to the body.
Humbert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Humbert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Humbert lands a slapping body shot.
Humbert dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Green misses.
Humbert loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Humbert Humbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Humbert with a jab.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Humbert.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Humbert takes a step back to recover.
Humbert misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Humbert lands a nice hook to Green's body. Green takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Humbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Humbert swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green dips to his left and cracks Humbert with an uppercut!
Humbert throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Humbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humbert scores with a punch to the head.
Green tries to land a front kick but Humbert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green misses with a straight right.
Humbert feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Green.
Humbert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
It looks like Soylent Green has been cut.
Humbert misses with a body punch
and Green counters with an outside leg kick.
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Humbert. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Humbert misses its intended target.
That kick from Green tenderised Humbert's leg. Humbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Humbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Humbert lands with a nice body punch.
Soylent Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Humbert works the jab nicely.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humbert.
Humbert attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Humbert.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Humbert misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green slips under a jab from Humbert.
Green staying out of range there.
Humbert missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Humbert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Humbert throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
Humbert sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Humbert is breathing heavily.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Humbert.
Humbert lands a head shot.
Humbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Humbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Humbert swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Humbert missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Green.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Humbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soylent Green will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Soylent Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green scores with a kick to the body.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Humbert misses with a hook
and Green counters with a slapping leg kick.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Soylent Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Humbert swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green thinks about the counter body kick.
Humbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Humbert jabs at Green's body.
Donk. Green catches Humbert right on the button with a cross.
Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Humbert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Humbert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humbert is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Humbert prevents Green from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Humbert eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Humbert is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Humbert scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Humbert is working Green over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Green keeping moving, preventing Humbert from controlling successfully.
Humbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humbert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Humbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Humbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Humbert's legs - danger averted.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Humbert is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Humbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Humbert looking for subs off his back but Green has passed one foot through into half guard.
Humbert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Humbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green controlling the action here.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Humbert defends it.
Humbert is looking to get back to full guard here but Green has managed to pass to side control instead.
Green remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humbert is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soylent Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soylent Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green unleashes a big counter combination but Humbert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Humbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Humbert tries to avoid it.
Humbert tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green misses with a hook. Humbert ducked under it nicely.
Humbert lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Humbert looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green tries to score with a low kick but Humbert moves his leg out of the way.
Humbert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Humbert misses with a body shot
and Green makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Humbert has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Humbert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humbert catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Green misses with a combination
and Humbert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Humbert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Humbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a three punch combo that has Humbert backing up. Humbert nods at Green to acknowledge the strikes.
Humbert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Humbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green throws a wild body kick that Humbert sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Humbert misses.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Humbert takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Humbert throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green throws a big counter head kick but Humbert avoids it with no problem.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green misses the jab.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Humbert misses with an uppercut.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Humbert misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Humbert scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green scores with a head kick.
Humbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Humbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Humberts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
Green lands a jab to the head.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Green connects with a leg kick. Humbert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Green throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horrible takedown attempt by Humbert or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Humbert with a body shot.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Humberts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Humbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green cracks Humbert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Green cracks Humbert with an open hand slap.
Humbert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humbert Humbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Humbert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Humbert's belly button to the back.
Green jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Humbert misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Humbert thinking.
Soylent Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Humbert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Humbert's sensitive parts.
Humbert misses with a hook
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Humbert thinking.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
Humbert misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soylent Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soylent Green!
After winning the bout, Soylent Green thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 1898 p4p, 246 weight class) and Mike Tycoon (ranked 806 p4p, 116 weight class). Hanagan comes to the cage accompanied by Cro Mags - We Gotta Know. Tycoon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Monkey Business. Mike Tycoon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon throws a shot to the body.
Hanagan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.
Jab by Hanagan.
Mike Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Tycoon punishes Hanagan's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Hanagan there.
The fighters circling - Hanagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the body
and Hanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Tycoon lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon walks into a jab.
Hanagan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tycoon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
It looks like Hanagan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hanagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon.
Hanagan tries to counter with a takedown but Tycoon is quick to defend against it.
Hanagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tycoon counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tycoon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tycoon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanagan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tycoon's guard.
Tycoon is wriggling around but Hanagan manages to pass to half guard.
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Hanagan seems content to control.
Tycoon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tycoon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hanagan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tycoon is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Hanagan has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Tycoon taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
After the big win, Charley Hanagan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Get Right Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas wants to clinch.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nicolas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stein scores with a jab. Nicolas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stein has Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein looks winded!
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a left hand.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
A hook to the body from Nicolas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nicolas is working Stein over against the cage.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocking some punches.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
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 Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stein throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Stein avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolas pushes Stein up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein stalling in the clinch but Nicolas improves position.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Nicolas lands a right hand.
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Stein breaks the clinch.
Stein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Stein throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Nicolas pushes him away.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Stein is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nicolas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicolas misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas works on Stein's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicolas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Harold Nicolas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Stein.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
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!
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Nicolas shrugs off.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas works on Stein's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein lands a body shot.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Nicolas clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
Stein throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nicolas gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Nicolas - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Stein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nicolas gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stein is rocked!
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolas pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a big right hand that drops Stein! The killer instinct kicks in and Nicolas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nicolas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Frank Stein was interviewed post fight and said 'It's not alive! Farewell Bushido!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Whyte (ranked 355 p4p, 51 weight class) and Erick Darko (ranked 613 p4p, 90 weight class). Whyte comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Jammin. Darko has chosen S.C.O.S.A - Flatbush Zombies as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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187 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Whyte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Erick Darko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
Darko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darko throws an overhand right that lands on Whyte's shoulder, as Whyte tries to avoid the shot.
Whyte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whyte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whyte throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko with the counter takedown but Whyte avoids it easily.
Darko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Darko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Erick Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Whyte as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Darko closes the distance and pushes Whyte back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Darko lands a left hand.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte gets underhooks to prevent Darko's takedown attempt.
Darko lands with a light punch inside.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Whyte tries a knee to the head but Darko blocks it.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Whyte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Darko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko working aggressively here.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Whyte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Darko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
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!
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Darko tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whyte taking a breather.
Whyte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darko or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Whyte.
Darko looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Whyte.
Whyte lands with a light punch inside.
Whyte is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Whyte lands a nice uppercut.
Darko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Whyte has him pressed against the cage.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Whyte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whyte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whyte taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte digs a right hand underneath Darko's ribcage. Darko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whyte - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whyte working aggressively here.
Whyte pressing his opponent against the cage.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Darko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whyte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whyte blocks a jab.
It looked like Whyte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darko moves into the clinch.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
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!
Whyte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Darko misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
Whyte stalling.
Darko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Darko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whyte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Whyte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Whyte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
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 Benson Whyte will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Whyte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whyte, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Whyte as Darko shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Darko.
Whyte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darko scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Darko misses.
Erick Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whyte throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Whyte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko with a poor takedown
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Darko with a poor takedown
and Whyte counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Darko falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Benson Whyte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 124 p4p, 14 weight class) and Larry Shreve Jr (ranked 230 p4p, 26 weight class). Larry Shreve Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrey Kuznetcov's chin.
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287 lbs
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272 lbs
21 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Shreve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Kuznetcov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown attempt - Shreve Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shreve Jr throws out a counter right but Kuznetcov avoids it with no problem.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shreve Jr enables Kuznetcov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shreve Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shreve Jr pulls Kuznetcov in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shreve Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shreve Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Shreve Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetcov postures up and lands a big shot to Shreve Jr's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shreve Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looking to sit in guard and control but Shreve Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuznetcov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetcov keeping full guard, as Shreve Jr tries to pass.
Kuznetcov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetcov keeping full guard, as Shreve Jr tries to pass.
Shreve Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shreve Jr is looking to stand up but Kuznetcov won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuznetcov has control of Shreve Jr's left arm, preventing Shreve Jr from doing any damage.
Kuznetcov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuznetcov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuznetcov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shreve Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov is keen to just control but Shreve Jr is a slippery customer.
Shreve Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetcov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shreve Jr keeps working.
Kuznetcov not doing much here.
Kuznetcov throwing shots but Shreve Jr is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuznetcov throwing shots but Shreve Jr is blocking nicely.
Kuznetcov prevents Shreve Jr from improving his position.
Shreve Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuznetcov.
Well, if Kuznetcov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetcov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shreve Jr's head.
Kuznetcov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shreve Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetcov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shreve Jr is trying to stand back up but Kuznetcov is controlling him
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kuznetcov is trying to control. Shreve Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shreve Jr misses the jab.
Shreve Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Kuznetcov.
Shreve Jr looks to land a left hand but Kuznetcov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetcov cracks Shreve Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetcov. Shreve Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetcov dives in for a single leg takedown but Shreve Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Kuznetcov misses.
Shreve Jr connects with a leg kick. Kuznetcov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuznetcov swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Kuznetcov 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.
Kuznetcov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown
and Shreve Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr staying out of range there.
Kuznetcov throws a poor cross that misses
and Shreve Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown
and Shreve Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuznetcov! Shreve Jr lets Kuznetcov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kuznetcov is rocked!
It looks like Andrey Kuznetcov has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetcov scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shreve Jr drops Kuznetcov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuznetcov looks back up at him and smiles so Shreve Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Kuznetcov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larry Shreve Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetcov drops his hands momentarily and Shreve Jr needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kuznetcov just on the top of the head. Kuznetcov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kuznetcov - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Larry Shreve Jr!
Larry Shreve Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Larry Shreve Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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