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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetri Puleveski (ranked 4134 p4p, 181 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 4904 p4p, 210 weight class). Pozar has chosen z Buta Wjeżdzam as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demetri Puleveski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 39 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar has a takedown stuffed.
Puleveski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pozar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Puleveski is in Pozar's guard.
Pozar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pozar is looking to stand up but Puleveski isn't so interested in that idea.
Pozar is looking for a triangle but Puleveski pushes his legs off easily.
Pozar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar wants to control from the top but Puleveski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puleveski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pozar wants to pass the guard but Puleveski is keeping the position.
Puleveski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pozar wants to control from the top but Puleveski keeps moving.
Pozar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Puleveski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pozar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Puleveski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pozar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puleveski connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puleveski trying to control but Pozar is working from the bottom.
Puleveski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pozar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pozar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puleveski's guard.
Puleveski keeping moving, preventing Pozar from controlling successfully.
Pozar preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pozar looking to sit in guard and control but Puleveski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pozar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puleveski stopping the sweep attempt from Pozar.
Puleveski works over Pozar with some ground and pound from guard.
Puleveski wanted to stand there but Pozar had control of the position.
Pozar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puleveski's guard.
Pozar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puleveski is keeping the position for now.
Pozar wants to stand and escape but instead Puleveski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pozar 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.
Puleveski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pozar's guard.
Puleveski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puleveski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pozar has momentary wrist control but Puleveski slips an elbow through the middle.
Pozar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pozar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pozar working for a triangle but Puleveski defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puleveski stopping the sweep attempt from Pozar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetri Puleveski 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.
Puleveski swats away the attempt to clinch by Pozar.
Puleveski throws a one two combo.
Pozar is rocked!
It looks like Pozar Pozar has been cut.
Puleveski drops Pozar with a straight right hand, right on the button! Puleveski follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetri Puleveski!
Demetri Puleveski made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
Pozar Pozar was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 6211 p4p, 604 weight class) and Alex Steiner (ranked 17875 p4p, 795 weight class). Magomedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A bone on bone clash there as Steiner blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some bone on bone action there as Steiner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steiner flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
Magomedov jabs Steiner right on the nose. Steiner blinks but takes it well.
Steiner tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Steiner misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steiner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steiner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steiner connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steiner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steiner.
Steiner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steiner is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steiner moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Steiner cracks the inside of Magomedov's front leg.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steiner rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner stands and steps away. Magomedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Steiner scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Steiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Magomedov feints and then cracks Steiner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steiner down.
Steiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steiner misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Steiner throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Steiner is quick to defend against it.
Steiner lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
A big left from Steiner misses.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steiner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steiner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Magomedov.
Steiner digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Steiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steiner rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steiner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedov uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steiner defending well though.
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Steiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steiner is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Steiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Steiner defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov is trying to control. Steiner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steiner is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov won't allow Steiner to get back to his feet.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Steiner pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Steiner working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Steiner.
Magomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steiner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magomedov, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Magomedov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Steiner stumbles back but Magomedov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Steiner to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Steiner will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rashid Magomedov!
After the fight, Rashid Magomedov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila Skif (ranked 3610 p4p, 447 weight class) and Gunnar Wylde (ranked 3505 p4p, 434 weight class). Skif comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wylde's choice of entrance music: Black Label Society - Parade of the Dead. 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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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attila Skif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skif has Wylde up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wylde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skif misses with a punch on the inside.
Skif blocking some punches.
Wylde pushes Skif back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Skif misses with the head strike.
Skif breaks the clinch.
Skif instigates a clinch.
Skif throws a head punch that misses.
Skif tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wylde backwards.
Skif taking a breather.
Skif has a couple of punches blocked by Wylde.
Skif blocks an uppercut.
Skif jumps into guard, dragging Wylde to the mat.
Skif wants to stand up but Wylde is controlling him.
Wylde stands up from Skif's guard - Wylde perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wylde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Wylde.
Wylde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skif throws a head kick but Wylde moves out of range.
Skif has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bobby's Bench Shop in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Skif.
Skif moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWylde.
Wylde scores with a hook to the body. Skif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skif tries to clinch up but Wylde circles away and keeps his distance.
Skif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wylde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Wylde blocks the low kick.
Wylde gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Skif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wylde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skif defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wylde misses with a hook.
Skif tries to clinch up.
Wylde defending well as Skif loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skif takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde misses with a body kick.
Skif sizes up Wylde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skif has Wylde pressed against the cage.
Wylde tries to throw a body punch but Skif avoids it by throwing Wylde back against the cage.
Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wylde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Skif slams his shin into Wylde's torso.
Wylde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skif.
Wylde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wylde's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skif connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wylde scrambles back to his feet.
Skif clinches up with Wylde and pushes him back against the cage.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skif's elbow.
Wylde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skif jumps guard but Wylde turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wylde blocking some punches.
Skif ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skif no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skif is working an open guard so Wylde takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Skif tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wylde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skif lands with a slapping head kick.
Skif connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wylde. Wylde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skif lands a high kick!
That has opened up Gunnar Wylde's cut even more.
Skif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skif throws a head kick that misses.
Wylde scores with a shot to the body.
Skif tries to keep at a distance but Wylde has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wylde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wylde bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wylde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Attila Skif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde throws a body kick that misses.
Skif swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wylde missing with a left hand there. Skif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skif throws a head kick that misses.
Skif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wylde throws a big counter head kick but Skif avoids it with no problem.
Skif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wylde throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skif is breathing heavily.
Wylde lands a nice shot that snaps Skif's head back.
Skif looks to land a body kick but Wylde moved away.
Skif is looking to clinch but Wylde is avoiding it.
Skif misses with a looping left.
Skif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wylde.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde lands a jab.
Wylde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skif.
Wylde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wylde.
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 Attila Skif will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skif throws a nice head kick!
Skif misses with a series of wild punches.
Wylde takes a swing at Skif's ribcage but misses.
Skif misses with a looping right.
Wylde was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wylde looks to land a right hand but Skif moved out of range.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wylde lands with a nice body punch.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Skif shakes it off.
Wylde throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skif moves to clinch but Wylde breaks away
and Skif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skif tries a head kick but it misses.
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skif tries to clinch
letting Wylde counter with a right hand.
Wylde throws an overhand right that drops Skif like a sack of potatoes! Wylde dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Wylde!
Gunnar Wylde decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 3294 p4p, 114 weight class) and Lucas Lodano (ranked 3609 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Lodano!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lodano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lodano throws the left hand but Boskins avoids the punch easily.
Boskins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Lodano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boskins's head backwards.
Lodano catches Boskins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boskins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lodano takes a step back to recover.
Lodano scores with a hook.
Lodano clinches with his opponent.
Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Lodano tries to clinch
and Boskins counters with a nice body shot.
Lodano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boskins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lodano jabs Boskins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lodano clinches up with Boskins and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano gets through Boskins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boskins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lodano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lodano misses with a leg kick
letting Boskins counter with a right hand.
Boskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lodano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boskins forces Lodano back against the cage and clinches.
Boskins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lodano.
Boskins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boskins manages to end up in side control.
Lodano sneaks out the side door and pushes Boskins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boskins needs to keep his hands up - Lodano had a free shot at his head there.
Lodano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lodano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boskins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boskins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lodano defends it well.
Boskins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lodano is refusing to be controlled, as Boskins sits in half guard.
Lodano tries to roll over but Boskins keeps him under control.
Lodano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boskins.
Lodano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boskins is trying to control. Lodano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lodano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boskins is working away from the top position though.
Boskins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lodano defending well though.
Lodano is defending against the submission attempts here by Boskins.
Boskins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lodano is pressing down on Boskins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lodano is trying to keep Boskins in close.
Boskins throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boskins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lodano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lodano has escaped and now he's on top!
Lodano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lodano trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Boskins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lodano controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lodano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lodano is looking to clinch but Boskins is avoiding it.
Lodano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boskins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boskins feints a jab promting Lodano to slip. Boskins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lodano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Lucas Lodano has been cut.
Lodano lands with a right hand.
Nice cross by Lodano.
Boskins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lodano circles away.
Lucas Lodano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodano misses with a double jab
and Boskins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boskins.
Boskins has Lodano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lodano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lodano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boskins has closed the distance and engaged Lodano in a clinch.
Lodano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskins blocks an uppercut.
Boskins lands an uppercut.
Boskins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano swings wildly with an uppercut but Boskins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodano misses with some punches.
Lodano breaks the clinch.
Lodano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lodano as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lodano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodano throws a jab when Boskins was well out of range.
Lucas Lodano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lodano swivels and escapes.
Lodano is looking to clinch.
Boskins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodano.
Lodano throws a hook but Boskins avoids it easily.
Lodano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boskins.
Boskins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lodano defends well and Boskins ends up having to push Lodano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Lodano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lodano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lodano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boskins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano throws a body shot but no joy.
Boskins clinches up with Lodano and pushes him back against the cage.
Boskins is looking for a takedown.
Lodano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lodano avoiding damage.
Lodano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boskins's elbow.
Boskins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lodano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskins breaks the clinch.
Lodano's corner calls for a 1-2. Lodano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boskins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lodano.
Lodano connects with a single shot there.
Lodano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lodano wants to clinch up but Boskins keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boskins clinches.
Lodano has had enough of the clinch but Boskins keeps him there for the moment.
Lodano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucas Lodano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lodano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boskins on the side of the head.
Boskins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Lodano.
Boskins darts in and clinches Lodano up against the cage.
Lodano drops Boskins onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boskins is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lodano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lodano lands an uppercut.
Boskins is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodano breaks the clinch.
Lodano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boskins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lodano throws a low kick, looking for Boskins's leg but Boskins calmly moves out of range.
Lodano misses the jab.
It looked like Boskins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boskins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lodano defends well and Boskins ends up having to push Lodano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lodano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lodano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boskins.
Lodano wants to clinch up but Boskins keeps it at a distance.
Lodano moves in looking to clinch but Boskins pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lodano, right into the meat.
Boskins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boskins misses with a body shot.
Boskins is looking to land body kicks.
Lodano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lodano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lodano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lodano throws a right hand that misses
and Boskins counters with a right hand to the body.
Lodano misses with an uppercut. Boskins saw that one coming.
Boskins connects with a jab.
Lodano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boskins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lodano pushes Boskins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lodano throws a big shot that misses.
Lodano looks to throw the jab but Boskins is out of range.
Boskins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boskins tries to land a leg kick but Lodano saw it coming and moves away.
Boskins ducks under a wild hook from Lodano.
Boskins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lodano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boskins misses with a straight left.
Boskins closes the distance and pushes Lodano back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lodano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boskins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lodano tries to clinch up.
Boskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodano.
Lodano wants to clinch.
Boskins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lodano with a jab.
Lodano misses with a hook
and Boskins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lodano scores with a shot to the body.
Lodano moves into the clinch successfully.
Dwayne Boskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boskins closes the distance and clinches.
Lodano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Lodano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodano is trying to break free.
Boskins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boskins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lodano is defending well.
Boskins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lodano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Lodano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lodano walks into a straight right hand from Boskins.
Boskins lands a body shot.
Boskins has managed to clinch.
Boskins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lodano.
Boskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lodano sends Boskins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lodano is motioning to the referee to let Boskins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Boskins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodano lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Boskins up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lodano from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Boskins's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Lodano!
Lucas Lodano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 2638 p4p, 84 weight class) and Desmond Flannery (ranked 4436 p4p, 154 weight class). Nasimentu comes to the cage accompanied by Soufly ft. Corey Taylor - Jumpdafuckup. Flannery has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Valentin Nasimentu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Desmond Flannery's chin.
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275 lbs
25 - 21 - 0 |
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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
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nasimentu quickly recovers to half guard.
Nasimentu looking for submissions off his back.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Nasimentu dodges it nicely.
Flannery seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flannery working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nasimentu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flannery lands a couple of digs.
Flannery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flannery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flannery wants to control from the top but Nasimentu keeps moving.
Nasimentu working for a triangle but Flannery defends it easily.
Nasimentu controlling Flannery's posture.
Flannery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flannery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valentin Nasimentu's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasimentu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flannery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flannery landing some decent shots from guard.
Jeez, Valentin Nasimentu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Valentin Nasimentu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Flannery!
Desmond Flannery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Valentin Nasimentu was interviewed post fight and said 'God give me strength to overcome this lose. I will be back better than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 1762 p4p, 176 weight class) and Micah Hays (ranked 1377 p4p, 139 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hanma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hays!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hays lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hanma digs a good hook to Hays's body.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hays takes one on the button.
Hays displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hays throws a series of punches but Hanma avoids them all with ease.
Hanma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Hanma connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Hanma.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Hays.
Hays uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hays fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanma, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hanma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hays tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Hays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Hays lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Hays 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.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hays lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanma.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
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!
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Hays takes a shot to the head.
Hays misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hays lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hays misses with some punches.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hays walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hays throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hays is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hays was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hays was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hays throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hays looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hays throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hays at a distance.
A jab from Hanma does it's job there.
Hays throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Hays ducks down to avoid it.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Hanma misses the body punch
and Hays counters with a low kick, right behind Hanma 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Good shot there by Hanma.
Hays throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Hays.
Hays throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma jabs Hays to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Hays displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scores with a punch to the head.
Hays tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Hays moved out of range nicely.
Hays steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hays keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hays steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hanma.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hays.
Hays looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hays throws a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Hays tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Hanma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanma.
Hays ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hays takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Hays is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hays can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Hays. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hays tries to bum rush Hanma with a series of wild strikes but Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hays changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Hays misses with an uppercut
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hays connects with a solid leg kick.
Hays tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hays tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma throws the left hand but Hays avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Hays's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Hays does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hays doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Hays lands an uppercut.
Hanma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hays digs a right hand underneath Hanma's ribcage. Hanma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
Hays lands a body punch.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Hays misses with some punches.
Baki Hanma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Hays avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Hays blocks an uppercut.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Hays.
A short right from Hays on the inside.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hays blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Hays.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
Hays working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hays tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays misses with a body punch.
Hays takes a shot to the head.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Hays.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hays working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
Hays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Hanma presses Hays against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Hays lands an uppercut.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hays looks to clinch
and Hanma counters with a nice body shot.
Hanma throws a shot to the body.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hays goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hays lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hays darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hays.
Hanma tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma lands an uppercut.
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
Hays blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Hays's head.
Hays prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Hays.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hays.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
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 Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hays keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Hanma defending well as Hays loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Hays lands but Hanma takes it in his stride.
Hanma is rocked!
Nice body kick from Hays.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hays connects with an inside leg kick.
Hays scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hays. Hays obviously looking to wear him down.
Hays darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.
Hays lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.
Hays lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hays dips a shoulder and cracks Hanma with a mighty uppercut! Hanma falls back against the cage and Hays unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hanma is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hays screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Hays!
Micah Hays took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piere De Crote (ranked 1296 p4p, 155 weight class) and Dong Uk (ranked 627 p4p, 76 weight class). Uk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bonobo - Prelude & Kiara. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piere De Crote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Dong Uk!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Crote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piere De Crote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Crote.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Crote ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
Uk misses with a hook. De Crote ducked under it nicely.
De Crote misses with a looping right.
Uk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Crote.
Uk digs a good body shot into De Crote's ribs.
De Crote feints and then cracks Uk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uk down.
Uk blocks a head kick by De Crote.
Uk throws a looping overhand right but De Crote ducks down to avoid it.
De Crote misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Uk to counter with a crisp jab.
De Crote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Crote.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Uk misses its intended target.
De Crote feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Uk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Crote.
De Crote wants to slow Uk down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Uk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Crote misses with an uppercut. Uk saw that one coming.
De Crote gets tackled into the cage by Uk. Uk maintains the clinch.
De Crote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on De Crote's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Crote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Crote is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Uk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Uk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Crote working hard to break the clinch.
De Crote lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uk backwards.
De Crote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Crote lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Crote breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Crote misses with a head kick.
De Crote cracks the inside of Uk's front leg.
De Crote takes one to the chin there.
Uk slips under a jab.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
Uk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Crote on the side of the head.
De Crote connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uk momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Crote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uk is looking to clinch but De Crote is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uk misses with a looping left.
De Crote throws a lazy right hand but Uk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Crote throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Crote lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uk is trying to pull guard but De Crote has him pressed against the cage.
De Crote lands a body punch.
Good body shot from De Crote.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Crote lands a left hand.
De Crote softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from De Crote.
De Crote lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uk swings wildly with an uppercut but De Crote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uk lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
De Crote misses with the head strike.
De Crote lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Uk.
De Crote stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Crote is trying to push Uk away but Uk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Crote manages to break the clinch.
De Crote throws a jab but it's blocked by Uk.
De Crote throws a lazy uppercut
and De Crote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Crote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uk jabs at De Crote's body.
Uk works De Crote's body with a nice hook.
De Crote loads up on a big right hand but Uk slips the punch.
Uk scores with the left hand. De Crote knows he should have avoided that one.
Uk misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Uk.
De Crote ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Uk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from De Crote.
De Crote connects with a high kick.
De Crote tries a head kick but it misses.
De Crote ducks right into an uppercut from Uk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
De Crote catches Uk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Crote throws a shot from downtown. Uk moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Uk misses.
Uk lands with a shot to the body.
De Crote throws a hook to the side of Uk's head but Uk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uk looks to throw the jab but De Crote is out of range.
De Crote tries a head kick but it misses.
Uk throws a hook but De Crote blocks it.
De Crote tries to work over Uk's front leg with a kick but Uk checks it.
De Crote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uk.
De Crote lands a head kick. Uk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses.
Uk throws out a counter right but De Crote avoids it with no problem.
De Crote misses with a right hand
and Uk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Crote misses with a lunging right hand
and Uk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Crote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Crote fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 Piere De Crote will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Crote throws a sloppy head kick
and Uk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uk swings for the body but De Crote moves out of range.
De Crote ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
Uk looks to throw the jab but De Crote is out of range.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
De Crote throws a looping overhand right but Uk ducks down to avoid it.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Crote moves away.
A head kick by De Crote misses
and Uk counters with a nice uppercut.
De Crote connects with the punch.
De Crote catches Uk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Crote gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uk misses with a straight left.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Crote takes one to the side of the head.
Uk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uk. De Crote does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk moves away from the strike by De Crote.
Uk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - De Crote throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Crote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uk misses with a looping left.
De Crote looks for the body kick but Uk saw that one coming.
De Crote misses with a low kick as Uk jumps back.
Uk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Crote defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
Uk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Crote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from De Crote on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Crote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Crote throws a sloppy head kick and Uk moves out of range easily.
Uk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Crote misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uk. De Crote does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from De Crote on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uk throws a hook but De Crote avoids it easily.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Crote.
Uk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Crote.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uk! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uk.
De Crote avoids the body shot from Uk.
Uk defending well as De Crote loads up on a big left hand.
Uk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Crote.
Uk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Crote was well out of range. Poor timing from Uk.
De Crote misses with a lunging right hand
and Uk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Crote throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uk's head.
De Crote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but De Crote is just out of range.
De Crote looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Uk blocks a head kick by De Crote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Crote throws out the jab.
De Crote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uk.
De Crote swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uk punishes De Crote's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Uk lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Crote doesn't seem phased though.
De Crote turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Crote missing with a left hand there. Uk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Crote fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uk is out of range.
Uk throws a shot from downtown. De Crote moves away and avoids it.
Uk throws a jab but it's blocked by De Crote.
Uk misses with a straight right.
De Crote lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Crote.
Nice shot by Uk.
Uk scores with a jab.
De Crote throws a body shot but no joy.
De Crote misses with a body kick.
De Crote motions for Uk to come forward. De Crote throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uk scores with the left hand. De Crote knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Crote.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
Uk throws a shot from downtown. De Crote moves away and avoids it.
De Crote appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but De Crote is just out of range.
De Crote tries a head kick but it misses.
Uk slips under a jab.
Uk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Crote throws a looping overhand right but Uk ducks down to avoid it.
Uk misses with a body shot.
De Crote buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Uk misses.
Uk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Crote manages to avoid it.
De Crote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uk.
De Crote connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong Uk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Crote throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Crote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Crote dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uk. That did some damage!
Uk moves away from the strike by De Crote.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk 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!
De Crote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uk tests De Crote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Crote misses with a head kick.
De Crote throws a hook but Uk blocks it.
Uk misses with a hook.
De Crote misses with the combination.
Uk tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Crote lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uk's sensitive parts.
De Crote thows a leg kick but Uk checks it
and Uk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Crote throws a chopping leg kick but Uk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uk. De Crote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Crote.
Uk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Crote throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
De Crote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Crote looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Uk.
Uk missing with a left hand there. De Crote was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Crote moves away.
De Crote feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Crote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Uk misses the target.
Uk cracks De Crote with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Uk misses the target.
De Crote pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Crote looks to throw the jab but Uk is out of range.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
De Crote swings widly with a right hand
and Uk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uk lands with a right hand.
De Crote moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Uk blocks the low kick.
De Crote throws a body punch but Uk moves out of range.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Crote throws a leg kick
and Uk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Crote.
Uk tries to throw a body punch but De Crote avoids it by throwing Uk back against the cage.
Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Crote prevents a body shot from Uk.
Uk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Crote uses from the top position.
Uk is looking for a triangle but De Crote pushes his legs off easily.
Uk is trying to keep De Crote in close.
De Crote is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Crote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uk trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Crote slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Crote trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uk controlling the position.
De Crote controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Crote trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Crote ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
De Crote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Crote throws a front kick that sends Uk stumbling back into the cage.
Uk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Crote. That's going to slow Uk down.
De Crote scores with a leg kick.
Uk swings for the body but De Crote moves out of range.
De Crote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uk defending well as De Crote loads up on a big left hand.
Uk takes a swing at De Crote's ribcage but misses.
Uk throws a hook but De Crote avoids it easily.
Uk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uk avoids the head kick by De Crote.
De Crote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Crote - the referee stops the clock and Uk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Crote. Uk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uk throws a poor cross that misses
and De Crote counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Uk.
I think Uk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Uk!
Dong Uk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allan Coyoca (ranked 1662 p4p, 212 weight class) and Michael Carter Williams (ranked 1090 p4p, 146 weight class). Williams has chosen FREE THE MADNESS as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan Coyoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Carter Williams !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Coyoca is out of range.
Coyoca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coyoca.
Coyoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Coyoca is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coyoca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coyoca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Coyoca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams swings for the body but Coyoca moves out of range.
Coyoca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams looks to land a combination but Coyoca avoids it well.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Coyoca circles away.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Coyoca.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Coyoca counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Coyoca blocks a jab.
It looked like Coyoca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Coyoca.
Coyoca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Coyoca should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coyoca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coyoca lands with a good body shot.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca moves into range and clinches up with Williams .
Coyoca lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Coyoca is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coyoca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams .
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coyoca moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Coyoca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams is looking to clinch but Coyoca is avoiding it.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams .
It looks like Allan Coyoca has been cut.
Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
A big right from Williams misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Coyoca blocks the leg kick.
Coyoca is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Coyoca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coyoca blocks an elbow strike from Williams .
Coyoca prevents a body shot from Williams .
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coyoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coyoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coyoca prevents a body shot from Williams .
Coyoca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coyoca.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Coyoca controls his hands.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Michael Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Coyoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coyoca doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coyoca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coyoca.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Coyoca seems unphased.
Coyoca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Coyoca moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Coyoca throws a big shot that misses.
Coyoca lands a right hook to the body.
Coyoca slips under a jab from Williams .
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Carter Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allan Coyoca'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.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Coyoca saw that one coming.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coyoca darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams lands an elbow just above Coyoca 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Coyoca fails to land.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coyoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coyoca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Coyoca counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Coyoca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coyoca somewhat.
Williams throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Coyoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Coyoca - that landed with a thud.
Coyoca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams 's defenses.
Coyoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Coyoca throws an elbow that misses.
Coyoca can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams blocks a body shot from Coyoca.
A right hand to the body from Coyoca.
Coyoca lands a shoulder strike.
Williams lands an elbow just above Coyoca 's eye.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Coyoca scores with a shot to the side of Williams 's head.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coyoca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Coyoca misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coyoca misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coyoca.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Coyoca lands a damaging elbow.
Williams 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coyoca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coyoca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coyoca moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Coyoca tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams clinches.
Coyoca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coyoca.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Coyoca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Coyoca.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coyoca moves away.
Williams throws a body punch but Coyoca moves out of range.
Coyoca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michael Carter Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coyoca forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams avoiding damage as Coyoca throws knees to the body.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Coyoca pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coyoca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coyoca misses with a punch on the inside.
Coyoca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coyoca tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams 's elbow.
Coyoca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Williams .
Coyoca misses with a body punch.
Coyoca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Coyoca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Coyoca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Williams .
Allan Coyoca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coyoca tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Coyoca back against the cage.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coyoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coyoca digs a right hand into Williams 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams 's gas tank.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
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 Allan Coyoca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Allan Coyoca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Coyoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams moves out of range as Coyoca throws a body kick.
Coyoca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coyoca clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Coyoca is controlling him.
Coyoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams blocking some punches.
Coyoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Coyoca lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams .
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coyoca.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coyoca.
Nice elbow from Coyoca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Coyoca.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams rushes Coyoca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Coyoca tries to clinch up.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coyoca.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coyoca.
Coyoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams .
Coyoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Coyoca avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams .
Williams lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams tests Coyoca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coyoca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coyoca lands a head shot.
Coyoca keeps the fight on the outside.
Coyoca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams cracks Coyoca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams throws a hook but Coyoca avoids it easily.
Coyoca tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Williams manages to circle out of the way.
Williams digs a good hook to Coyoca's body.
Coyoca tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coyoca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coyoca moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Coyoca blocks with his arms.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Coyoca blocks an uppercut.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coyoca prevents a body shot from Williams .
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams tries to clinch but Coyoca moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Williams . Beautiful body shot.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coyoca counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams .
Coyoca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Williams blocks a body shot from Coyoca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Coyoca.
Coyoca using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Williams .
Coyoca lands with a right to the head.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams .
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coyoca pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coyoca misses with a body punch.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coyoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coyoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams 's elbow.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Coyoca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Carter Williams .
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Carter Williams !
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Carter Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Garbutt (ranked 454 p4p, 69 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 761 p4p, 117 weight class). Garbutt's entrance music is Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. A fine choice. Kevin Garbutt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zsiga Venczel's chin.
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220 lbs
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Great wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body.
Garbutt closes the distance and clinches.
Garbutt lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Garbutt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Venczel struggles to land a body shot inside as Garbutt controls his hands.
Venczel has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
Venczel avoids a wild elbow strike from Garbutt.
Garbutt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Venczel's defenses.
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garbutt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garbutt.
Venczel lands a left hand.
Venczel misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garbutt.
Venczel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venczel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garbutt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garbutt scores a nice knee to the body.
Venczel looks winded!
Venczel working aggressively here.
Garbutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Garbutt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbutt cracks Venczel with a good jab.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt connects with an inside leg kick.
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garbutt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garbutt lands a jab to the nose.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Garbutt throws a body kick that misses
and Venczel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garbutt won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Garbutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venczel wants to control but Garbutt is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt is trying to control Venczel's posture but Venczel avoids it.
Garbutt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venczel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venczel thows a huge punch but Garbutt dodges it nicely.
Venczel is working for a submission of some sort.
Garbutt has his hands clasped together around Venczel's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garbutt defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venczel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garbutt's head.
Garbutt trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up.
Garbutt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venczel is in close to Garbutt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four 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.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garbutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venczel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garbutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venczel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garbutt pulls Venczel in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Venczel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garbutt is fending him off so far but Venczel persists. Nope, Garbutt circles away and we're back to standing.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venczel can do to turn this around?
Garbutt jabs at Venczel's body.
Venczel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garbutt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Venczel.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Garbutt.
Garbutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Venczel.
Garbutt misses the jab.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Venczel moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venczel darts in looking for a takedown but Garbutt gets double underhooks and turns Venczel into the cage.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
A punch combination from Venczel misses.
A slow jab from Venczel misses its intended target.
Venczel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garbutt can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Venczel.
Venczel jabs Garbutt right on the nose. Garbutt blinks but takes it well.
Venczel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Venczel avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venczel! But no joy.
Venczel shoots in for a double leg but Garbutt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Venczel avoids it well and moves away.
Garbutt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venczel takes a step back to recover.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. Venczel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garbutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garbutt wants to slow Venczel down by chopping away at his legs.
Venczel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garbutt finds it's way round the side to connect with Venczel's head.
Venczel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt looking to score a takedown here. Venczel is defending well but Garbutt drives through and ends up in Venczel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venczel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garbutt moves into full guard.
Garbutt trying to control the position here.
Garbutt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt wants to stand up but Venczel is controlling him.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel scoring with some ground and pound.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel is looking to pass into half guard but Garbutt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garbutt is in guard.
Garbutt is in close to Venczel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
Venczel has his foot on Garbutt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garbutt works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel has momentary wrist control but Garbutt slips an elbow through the middle.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Garbutt is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt trying to control the position.
Garbutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard.
Garbutt advances position into side control!
Venczel is looking to reverse the position.
Garbutt working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Garbutt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Venczel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venczel missing with a left hand there. Garbutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Venczel moves away and avoids it.
Venczel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Venczel's corner calls for a 1-2. Venczel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Venczel darts in looking for a takedown but Garbutt gets double underhooks and turns Venczel into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target.
Garbutt cracks Venczel with a good jab.
Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Venczel blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. Venczel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garbutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venczel's hands.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Venczel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel slips under a jab.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Venczel fails with a takedown attempt.
Garbutt misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt backing away here, and Venczel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venczel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbutt's waist but Garbutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Venczel off to one side.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
Garbutt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Garbutt on the inside.
Venczel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Venczel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Venczel.
Venczel misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Garbutt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garbutt obliges.
Venczel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt misses with a body punch.
Kevin Garbutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garbutt as Venczel tries to tie him up.
Venczel takes a shot to the head.
Venczel is rocked!
That has opened up Zsiga Venczel's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Venczel prevents the takedown attempt.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbutt finish him?
Garbutt working Venczel over with knees to the body.
Garbutt dips a shoulder and cracks Venczel with a mighty uppercut! Venczel falls back against the cage and Garbutt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Venczel is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Garbutt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Kelly (ranked 198 p4p, 29 weight class) and Aldo Vurny (ranked 250 p4p, 34 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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203 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerry Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Aldo Vurny!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vurny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.
Kelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vurny misses the jab.
Vurny throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Vurny throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Kelly.
A leg kick checked by Vurny.
Vurny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Vurny misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vurny misses the target.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Vurny avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurny looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vurny defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Vurny ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Vurny moved out of range nicely.
Vurny looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lunges at Vurny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vurny's hand.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
Aldo Vurny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Vurny.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Vurny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vurny just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKelly.
A punch combination from Vurny misses.
Vurny looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Vurny decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kelly has one foot on Vurny's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vurny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vurny showed some decent athleticism there.
Vurny is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Vurny throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vurny throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely.
Vurny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though.
Vurny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vurny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vurny is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vurny to get the leverage.
Vurny throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kelly to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vurny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vurny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vurny advances to half guard.
Kelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vurny wants to pass the guard but Kelly is defending well.
Vurny slips a nice elbow through Kelly's hands, connecting with Kelly's forehead.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vurny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vurny thows a huge punch but Kelly dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly is trying to stand up here but Vurny is controlling him well.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kelly tries to kick Vurny off but Vurny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Vurny there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aldo Vurny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Vurny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Decent striking displayed by Vurny there.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurny.
Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vurny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Vurny's ribs.
Vurny fails with a takedown attempt.
Kelly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Vurny moves out of range.
Kelly takes a swing at Vurny's ribcage but misses.
Vurny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vurny lands with a hook. Kelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vurny looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Vurny might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Vurny breaks away and moves out of range.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Vurny moves out of range easily.
Kelly moves forwards but Vurny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vurny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vurny.
Vurny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelly lands a head kick!
That has opened up Aldo Vurny's cut even more.
Vurny shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.
Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Vurny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Vurny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vurny off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Vurny slips the punch.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Vurny's ribs.
Kelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vurny throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vurny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vurny lands a couple of elbows.
Vurny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurny trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Vurny forces his way into half guard.
Vurny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vurny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vurny stalling away here and it's allowed Kelly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vurny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kelly 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.
Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vurny throws a big right hand that misses.
Vurny throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gerry Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly throws the left hand but Vurny avoids the punch easily.
Vurny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vurny throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Vurny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vurny lands a lovely overhand right.
Vurny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kelly clinches up with Vurny and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vurny blocks it with crossed arms.
Vurny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Vurny misses.
Vurny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vurny scores with a punch to the head.
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 Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vurny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vurny throws out a powerful jab.
Kelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurny is defended easily by Kelly.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Vurny.
Vurny dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Vurny's head and hops out.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vurny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kelly there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vurny with a hook.
Vurny shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Vurny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly connects with a jab.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurny moves away.
Vurny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Vurny persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vurny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Vurny misses.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurny.
Kelly throws a right hand that Vurny ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurny also avoids with ease.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Vurny against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
Vurny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vurny.
Vurny gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kelly.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vurny goes for a takedown attempt but Kelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Vurny.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
The crowd cheers as Vurny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though.
Vurny misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly misses the jab.
Vurny connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vurny shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vurny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
No luck for Vurny with that takedown attempt.
Kelly throws a hook but Vurny blocks it.
Vurny avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Vurny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kelly momentarily.
Kelly cracks Vurny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurny is defended easily by Kelly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vurny.
Vurny has a takedown stuffed.
Vurny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly defending well as Vurny loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly pushes Vurny up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurny.
Vurny has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kelly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vurny can turn it around.
Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vurny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly misses with a knee strike.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Vurny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelly prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly has Vurny pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kelly lands a jab.
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vurny.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vurny's calf.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurny.
Vurny misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Vurny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny misses with a leg kick.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vurny manages to circle out of the way.
Vurny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vurny checks a leg kick.
Vurny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vurny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.
The cut above Aldo Vurny's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kelly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vurny lands a nice shot to the body.
Vurny dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Vurny's head and hops out.
Kelly misses with a combination
and Vurny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kelly.
Aldo Vurny's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vurny prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Vurny controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurny.
Kelly is pushing Vurny up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly just leaning against Vurny, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Vurny throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly is looking for a counter combo.
Vurny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelly throws a right hand that Vurny ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurny also avoids with ease.
Vurny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Vurny persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vurny.
Kelly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vurny misses the jab.
Vurny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Vurny.
Kelly tries to bum rush Vurny with a series of wild strikes but Vurny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vurny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aldo Vurny's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerry Kelly!
Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title!
Gerry Kelly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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