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DARE 24 THE RETURNED PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skarsgard (ranked 7465 p4p, 199 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 2884 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Skarsgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn moves to clinch but Skarsgard breaks away
and Skarsgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook
and Skarsgard counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn has Skarsgard up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skarsgard avoids it.
Skarsgard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vovchanchyn or not.
Skarsgard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn is trying to pull guard but Skarsgard has him pressed against the cage.
Skarsgard is pushing Vovchanchyn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vovchanchyn is trying to force a seperation but Skarsgard has the dominant position.
Skarsgard lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard avoiding damage as Vovchanchyn throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Skarsgard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but Skarsgard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Skarsgard circles away easily
and Skarsgard counters with an inside leg kick.
Skarsgard throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn walks into a jab.
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up
and Vovchanchyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarsgard. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Skarsgard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vovchanchyn is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vovchanchyn throws an elbow but misses.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Skarsgard won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skarsgard up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn misses with an elbow over the top.
Vovchanchyn looking to throw knees to the head but Skarsgard is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Skarsgard to work.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skarsgard as Vovchanchyn tries to tie him up.
Skarsgard blocks an elbow strike from Vovchanchyn.
A nice left hand lands by Skarsgard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skarsgards head.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vovchanchyn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skarsgard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up but Skarsgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Skarsgard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skarsgard throws a jab when Vovchanchyn was well out of range.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skarsgard throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.
Vovchanchyn wants to slow Skarsgard down by chopping away at his legs.
Thor Skarsgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thor Skarsgard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skarsgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skarsgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vovchanchyn misses with a few strikes there.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Skarsgard's front leg with a kick but Skarsgard checks it.
Vovchanchyn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skarsgard pinned against the cage. Skarsgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skarsgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skarsgard throws a counter high kick but Vovchanchyn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter the offense by Skarsgard and move into the clinch position.
Skarsgard lands a really nice looking cross but Vovchanchyn seems unphased.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up but Skarsgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vovchanchyn's efforts to push away.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skarsgard is defending well for now.
Vovchanchyn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skarsgard blocks it with crossed arms.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
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 Thor Skarsgard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn moves in looking to clinch but Skarsgard pushes him off.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skarsgard fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
Skarsgard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skarsgard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vovchanchyn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vovchanchyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Skarsgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skarsgard throws out the jab.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Skarsgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skarsgard checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vovchanchyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vovchanchyn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skarsgard checks it well.
Skarsgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skarsgard sprawls well. Skarsgard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vovchanchyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but Skarsgard avoids it.
Vovchanchyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.
Skarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick
and Skarsgard counters with a stiff right hand.
Skarsgard blocks a head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skarsgard connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
It looked like Skarsgard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn darts in looking for a takedown but Skarsgard gets double underhooks and turns Vovchanchyn into the cage.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vovchanchyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch up but Skarsgard keeps it at a distance.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
Skarsgard dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Skarsgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vovchanchyn moves in looking to clinch but Skarsgard pushes him off.
Skarsgard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vovchanchyn pushes Skarsgard up against the cage in a clinch.
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard taking a breather.
Vovchanchyn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vovchanchyn trying to land knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vovchanchyn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skarsgard blocks the elbow strike.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skarsgard is defending well for now.
Skarsgard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Skarsgard avoiding damage as Vovchanchyn throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skarsgard blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Skarsgard.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vovchanchyn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skarsgard manages to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Skarsgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Vovchanchyn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skarsgard throwing a counter right hand but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovchanchyn shoots in but no luck this time.
Thor Skarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skarsgard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vovchanchyn's head backwards.
Skarsgard stuffs the takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Vovchanchyn with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Skarsgard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vovchanchyn duly obliges.
It looks like Thor Skarsgard has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Skarsgard. No joy for Vovchanchyn on that attempt.
Vovchanchyn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vovchanchyn scores with a leg kick.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with low kicks.
Skarsgard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Skarsgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skarsgard slaps away a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vovchanchyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skarsgard misses with a wild combination.
And Vovchanchyn tries to counter it with a takedown but Skarsgard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarsgard. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skarsgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up but Skarsgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn throws a solid leg kick but Skarsgard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard tries a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Skarsgard checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skarsgard, pushing him back against the cage.
Skarsgard avoids the elbow strike from Vovchanchyn, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard breaks from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown but Skarsgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skarsgard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vovchanchyn.
Nice straight punches there by Skarsgard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skarsgard.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Vovchanchyn.
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!
Skarsgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a push kick but Skarsgard slaps the foot to one side.
Skarsgard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard cracks Vovchanchyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skarsgard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Skarsgard misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skarsgard as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vovchanchyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn is defended easily by Skarsgard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a sloppy head kick and Skarsgard moves out of range easily.
Skarsgard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Skarsgard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skarsgard tries to avoid it but Vovchanchyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skarsgard to the ground. Skarsgard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vovchanchyn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skarsgard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Skarsgard circles away.
Vovchanchyn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skarsgard circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skarsgard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thor Skarsgard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skarsgard lands a body punch.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Skarsgard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skarsgard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Skarsgard!
Thor Skarsgard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Heisman (ranked 1926 p4p, 217 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 2521 p4p, 280 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
64 - 43 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Heisman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
64 - 43 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Heisman tenderised Kovalenko's leg. Kovalenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovalenko misses with a looping right.
Kovalenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heisman feints and then cracks Kovalenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovalenko down.
Kovalenko connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Heisman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heisman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heisman connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovalenko tries to work over Heisman's front leg with a kick but Heisman checks it.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut
and Heisman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovalenko throws out a loose jab but Heisman uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heisman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heisman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Heisman lands a big head kick that sends Kovalenko tumbling to the mat! Heisman takes a step backwards and waves Kovalenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kovalenko is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovalenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heisman - the referee stops the clock and Kovalenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heisman. Kovalenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kovalenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Heisman finish him?
Heisman cracks Kovalenko with a hook to the temple - Kovalenko is on wobbly legs here! Heisman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kovalenko falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Heisman wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). TJ Heisman!
A very excited looking TJ Heisman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burns (ranked 2673 p4p, 295 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 5106 p4p, 515 weight class). William Burns 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
55 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Burns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Baxendines in the buildup to the fight.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Burns swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takahashi sprawls well. Takahashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takahashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
As Takahashi tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but Takahashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Burns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Takahashi pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Burns trying to stall but Takahashi improves his position.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns tries to clinch up but Takahashi circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Burns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takahashi jabs at Burns's body.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi cracks Burns with an open hand slap.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns has time to react.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
Burns is rocked!
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns tries to clinch there but Takahashi circles away.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Takahashi scores with a head kick.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Burns tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Burns back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Burns is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Burns's body.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Takahashi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Burns clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethelbart Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ethelbart Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, William Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 2541 p4p, 249 weight class) and Dan May (ranked 2780 p4p, 260 weight class). Dan May is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan May!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
May taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by May.
May stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
May receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a body punch in the clinch.
May blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that May has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the side of the head.
May manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
May stalling in the clinch but Vovchanchyn improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook to the body. May takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vovchanchyn throws a punch but it's blocked by May.
Vovchanchyn digs a right hand underneath May's ribcage. May let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on May - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
May blocks an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but May blocks it.
Vovchanchyn tries to land knees in the clinch but May avoids the damage to the body.
May is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by May.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is leaning against May and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May's elbow.
May slowing the pace effectively.
Vovchanchyn digs a right hand into May's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on May's gas tank.
I was talking to Vovchanchyn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Vovchanchyn.
May looks winded!
Vovchanchyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
May slows down the pace here.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vovchanchyn as May tries to tie him up.
Vovchanchyn misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but May blocks it.
May wants to stall.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as May takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
May prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vovchanchyn obliges.
Vovchanchyn is trying to push May away but May has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
May prevents Vovchanchyn from breaking the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May's elbow.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May's elbow.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by May.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as May controls the action.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over May's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vovchanchyn pushes May back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but May is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn - that landed with a thud.
Vovchanchyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
May tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vovchanchyn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross.
May is rocked!
It looks like Dan May has been cut.
Vovchanchyn drops May with a big left hand! May is injured, injured bad! Vovchanchyn jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Vovchanchyn!
A very excited looking Igor Vovchanchyn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuvraj Singh (ranked 1554 p4p, 173 weight class) and Krill Van Morin (ranked 7877 p4p, 629 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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270 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuvraj Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krill Van Morin !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh thuds a left hand into Van Morin 's body.
Singh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Singh drops Van Morin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Morin looks back up at him and smiles so Singh waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Krill Van Morin has been cut.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh avoids the head kick by Van Morin .
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Morin was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Morin ! But no joy.
Singh scores with a hook to the body. Van Morin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Morin sprawling to the canvas! Van Morin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Singh finish him?!
Van Morin is rocked!
Singh lands with a nice body punch.
Van Morin is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Morin doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Morin looks winded!
Van Morin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Singh doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Van Morin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Van Morin 's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuvraj Singh!
Krill Van Morin was interviewed post fight and said 'STRONT!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raske (ranked 810 p4p, 113 weight class) and Raul Salvatierra (ranked 3271 p4p, 405 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Raske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Salvatierra!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raske throws a jab when Salvatierra was well out of range.
Salvatierra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raske closes the distance and clinches.
Raske lands a right hand.
Salvatierra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raske is keeping busy.
Raske cracks Salvatierra with a nice body shot.
Salvatierra pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Salvatierra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raske lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Raske.
Salvatierra blocks a body shot from Raske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatierra stalling in the clinch but Raske improves position.
Raske is working Salvatierra over against the cage.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Raske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salvatierra or not.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Raske.
Salvatierra looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salvatierra stalling in the clinch but Raske improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Raske.
Raske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvatierra slows down the pace here.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
A body shot lands from Raske.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salvatierras head.
Raske pushes Salvatierra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Salvatierra looking to stall.
A short right from Raske.
A hook to the body from Raske.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
Raske lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvatierra.
Raske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raske lands a body punch.
Salvatierra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raske seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salvatierra can turn it around.
Raske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Raske lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Raske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raske lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Raske.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Still in the clinch, Raske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salvatierra looking to slow down the pace here.
Salvatierra wants to stall.
Salvatierra is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Raske has denied him.
Raske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salvatierra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske lands a big right hand that sends Salvatierra to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Salvatierra!
Salvatierra is rocked!
It looks like Raul Salvatierra has been cut.
Raske controlling the pace.
Salvatierra is still in real trouble! Can Raske finish him?
Salvatierra seems to have recovered his senses.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raske has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Salvatierra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Salvatierra pushes him off.
Salvatierra throws out a counter right but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvatierra under the eye.
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raske lands with a hook. Salvatierra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raske moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
Salvatierra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salvatierra gets tackled into the cage by Raske. Raske maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salvatierra effectively controlling the action here.
Raske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salvatierra wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatierra looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raul Salvatierra.
Raske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raske thuds a left hand into Salvatierra's body.
Raske rushes Salvatierra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
A short right from Raske.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Salvatierra is breathing heavily.
Salvatierra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raske is working Salvatierra over against the cage.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Salvatierra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raske is keeping busy.
Salvatierra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raske lands with a left to the head.
Salvatierra takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvatierra is trying to force a seperation but Raske has the dominant position.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raske.
Raske lands with a light punch inside.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
A short left from Raske.
Raske scores with a shot to the side of Salvatierra's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
Raske drops Salvatierra with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Salvatierra is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Raske!
A victorious Thomas Raske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil Diaz (ranked 1450 p4p, 193 weight class) and Buzz Meeks (ranked 1068 p4p, 146 weight class). Buzz Meeks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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190 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Buzz Meeks!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Meeks. Meeks maintains the clinch.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Meeks lands a left hand.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz gets through Meeks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks takes a shot to the head.
Diaz blocking some punches.
A short right from Meeks.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Meeks avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz jumps guard and drags Meeks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks is continuing to stall.
Meeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meeks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meeks is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meeks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Meeks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Meeks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.
Nice body punch from Meeks.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Meeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buzz Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws a head kick but Meeks moves out of range.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Meeks has managed to clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Meeks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Meeks lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
Diaz is rocked!
Meeks misses with some punches.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meeks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meeks misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Meeks obliges.
Diaz tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Diaz with a big uppercut! Diaz tries to clinch up but Meeks pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Diaz to the mat! Diaz covers up and Meeks unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buzz Meeks!
A less than humble Buzz Meeks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 1730 p4p, 235 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 1221 p4p, 163 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N`bagr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from N`bagr.
Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
N`bagr tries to keep at a distance but Rollins has taken the fight into the clinch.
N`bagr breaks from the clinch.
Rollins gets a double leg takedown into N`bagr's guard.
Rollins content to stall in guard here.
N`bagr 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.
Rollins is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr is controlling Rollins's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
N`bagr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
N`bagr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rollins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
N`bagr blocks a body shot from Rollins.
N`bagr has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins cracks N`bagr with a nice body shot.
N`bagr trying to control the position but instead, Rollins has worked for underhooks and has pushed N`bagr into the cage.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rollins scores with a hook to the body.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the head.
N`bagr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by N`bagr.
Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
N`bagr throws a head punch that misses.
N`bagr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins tries a body shot but N`bagr blocks it.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
N`bagr lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Rollins.
Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N`bagr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
N`bagr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins avoiding damage as N`bagr throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but N`bagr avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
N`bagr tries to land a knee to the head but Rollins blocks with his arms.
N`bagr throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
N`bagr lands a nice uppercut.
N`bagr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from N`bagr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ogmak N`bagr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Rollins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut.
N`bagr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
N`bagr trying to stall but Rollins improves his position.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins misses with some punches.
N`bagr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
N`bagr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but N`bagr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
N`bagr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rollins has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as N`bagr controls his hands.
N`bagr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N`bagr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
N`bagr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
N`bagr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N`bagr throws a strike aimed at the side of Rollins's head but Rollins avoids it well.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.
N`bagr landing strikes.
N`bagr throwing strikes but Rollins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
N`bagr wants to control but Rollins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
N`bagr moves forwards but Rollins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
N`bagr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rollins rushes N`bagr and presses him up against the cage.
Rollins prevents a body shot from N`bagr.
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by N`bagr.
N`bagr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
N`bagr lands a hook to the side of the head.
N`bagr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castor Rollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rollins pushes N`bagr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
N`bagr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins gets underhooks to prevent N`bagr's takedown attempt.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
N`bagr misses with the head strike.
Rollins lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins scores with a shot to the side of N`bagr's head.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
N`bagr lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N`bagr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
N`bagr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing N`bagr from controlling successfully.
N`bagr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
N`bagr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rollins's guard.
Rollins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from N`bagr.
N`bagr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ogmak N`bagr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
N`bagr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rollins is not content to let N`bagr control the position.
Rollins keeping control of the position.
N`bagr is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now.
N`bagr misses with a head shot. Rollins uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing.
N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by N`bagr.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from N`bagr.
Rollins throws a leg kick but N`bagr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Rollins backs away, N`bagr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rollins with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr catches Rollins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
N`bagr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
N`bagr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
N`bagr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from N`bagr.
N`bagr 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.
N`bagr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
N`bagr trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins working a defensive guard here.
N`bagr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogmak N`bagr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Rollins cracks N`bagr with a good jab.
N`bagr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
N`bagr is rocked!
N`bagr throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot.
Oh N`bagr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from N`bagr misses.
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rollins scores with a hook to the body.
Rollins pushes N`bagr against the cage. Rollins is working some dirty boxing. Rollins pushes off with a quick right hook! N`bagr goes down! N`bagr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rollins moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2241 p4p, 301 weight class) and Ali Bagov (ranked 2547 p4p, 337 weight class). Ryu Aokison could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ali Bagov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Aokison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bagov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagov darts in looking for a takedown but Aokison gets double underhooks and turns Bagov into the cage.
Aokison throws a head kick that Bagov semi-blocks.
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Aokison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Bagov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aokison scores with a punch to the head.
Aokison tries to clinch up but Bagov circles away and keeps his distance.
Aokison rushes Bagov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bagov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Aokison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bagov wants to take the fight to the mat but Aokison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is trying to pull guard but Aokison has him pressed against the cage.
Bagov goes for a takedown attempt but Aokison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bagov dives in and scores a takedown into Aokison's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagov throwing strikes from guard but Aokison blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison pulls Bagov in close to prevent any damage.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Aokison has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aokison controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagov works over Aokison with some ground and pound from guard.
Bagov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagov.
Bagov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Bagov looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bagov working for a triangle but Aokison defends it easily.
Bagov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison stays in close to Bagov's body and controls the position.
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aokison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
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.
Bagov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard.
Aokison wants to sweep here but Bagov controlling him for the moment.
Bagov passes Aokison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagov trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Bagov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aokison has managed to clinch.
Aokison is pressed up against the cage. Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aokison down to the mat. Aokison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aokison just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagov.
Bagov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aokison swivels and escapes.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Aokison slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison moves in looking to clinch but Bagov pushes him off.
And Bagov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagov circles away.
Bagov connects with a looping right hand.
Bagov shoots for a double leg takedown but Aokison sprawls well. He's pushed Bagov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aokison sprawls well. Aokison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aokison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aokison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagov is breathing heavily.
Aokison instigates a clinch.
Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aokison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bagov has Aokison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aokison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Aokison scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aokison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aokison presses Bagov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bagov blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Bagov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aokison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bagov can turn it around.
Bagov jumps guard and drags Aokison to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison is posturing up here but Bagov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aokison tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aokison has to tap! Slick submission there by Bagov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
A victorious Ali Bagov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan.'.
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