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DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Starker (ranked 1714 p4p, 189 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 1238 p4p, 136 weight class). Starker comes to the cage accompanied by Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor. Michael Proctor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starker wants to clinch but Proctor slips to the side
and Starker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starker tries to clinch up.
Proctor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Starker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and as Starker loses concentration momentarily, Proctor counters with a picture perfect head kick! Starker goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Paul Starker spoke after the fight, saying 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gracie Allen (ranked 561 p4p, 69 weight class) and Lukas Hanak (ranked 1214 p4p, 152 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hanak's choice of entrance music: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Lukas Hanak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gracie Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukas Hanak!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Killer Carlsons Hockey School in the buildup to the fight.
Allen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Hanak both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allen lands a jab to Hanak's midsection.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanak ducks right into an uppercut from Allen.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Hanak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Allen cracks Hanak with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanak.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanak lands with an overhand left.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Hanak throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Hanak ducks down to avoid it.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Allen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanak lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanak. That snapped Allen's head back.
Hanak 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.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanak.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen takes a swing at Hanak's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanak, right into the meat.
Hanak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanak throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hanak cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Hanak.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanak.
Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanak.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Hanak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanak scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Hanak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanak.
Allen throws a hook but Hanak blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Hanak counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hanak.
Hanak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Hanak misses its intended target.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Hanak and move into the clinch.
Hanak looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Hanak lands an overhand right.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanak scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Hanak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanak lands a right hook to the body.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Allen throws a right hand that Hanak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanak also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanak misses the jab.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanak can pounce on him.
Hanak looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanak manages to circle out of the way.
Hanak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allen throws a hook but Hanak avoids it easily.
Hanak takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Hanak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Hanak and move into the clinch.
Hanak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanak jabs at Allen's body.
Hanak swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Allen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hanak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Allen throws a one two combo.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Hanak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Hanak misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanak. That snapped Allen's head back.
Lukas Hanak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak motions for Allen to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Hanak fails to land the takedown.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanak manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanak! But no joy.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Hanak's belly button to the back.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Hanak.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Hanak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allen lands with an overhand left.
Hanak throws a head kick that Allen semi-blocks.
Hanak connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen cracks Hanak with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Hanak is out of range.
Allen checks a leg kick nicely.
Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hanak misses with the body kick
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Hanak throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Hanak lands with a right hand.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Hanak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hanak connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hanak throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Hanak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanak, as that shot connected.
Hanak misses with a head kick.
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen needs to keep his hands up - Hanak had a free shot at his head there.
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanak in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Hanak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Hanak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Hanak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanak, as that shot connected.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanak.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Hanak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Allen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanak - the referee stops the clock and Allen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanak. Allen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Allen lands a head shot.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allen.
Hanak lands an overhand right.
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanak counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanak closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Hanak pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanak scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanak.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Lukas Hanak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Hanak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanak throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Allen tries to counter by clinching up but Hanak breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanak jabs Allen right on the nose. Allen blinks but takes it well.
Hanak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen moves out of range as Hanak strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanak misses the target.
Allen tries to counter by clinching up but Hanak breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Hanak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Hanak's shoulder, as Hanak tries to avoid the shot.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Hanak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen misses with a double jab
and Hanak counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Hanak lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen swinging wildly here.
Hanak lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Hanak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hanak!
A less than humble Lukas Hanak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wang Qiang (ranked 1329 p4p, 171 weight class) and Andre Soares (ranked 567 p4p, 71 weight class). Soares has chosen Black Sabbath - Iron Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wang Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Soares!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang misses with a kick to the body.
Soares clinches with his opponent.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Qiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qiang throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Qiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Qiang throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Qiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Qiang.
Soares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.
Soares has managed to clinch.
Qiang is stalling here.
Qiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Qiang misses.
Qiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely.
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soares landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Qiang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Qiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Qiang dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang preventing the sweep.
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qiang preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Soares is trying to hold Qiang in close to prevent damage but Qiang has managed to pass into half guard.
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
Soares is looking to control Qiang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soares avoid being mounted?
Soares wants to improve his position but Qiang is controlling well.
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soares is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
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 Wang Qiang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Qiang gets caught napping as Soares dives in and scores a takedown. Qiang manages to retain guard.
Qiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang pulls Soares in close to prevent any damage.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses.
Soares postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is looking to work some ground and pound but Qiang has wrist control.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is stalling in the full guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Qiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qiang throws a leg kick
and Soares counters with a single leg into guard. Qiang didn't expect that.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soares is pushing down on Qiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Soares has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qiang is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
Soares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Qiang's head.
Soares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soares working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Qiang's thigh. Qiang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Qiang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Soares forces his way into half guard.
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qiang sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soares wants to work for an arm triangle but Qiang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Soares 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.
Soares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Soares 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!
Soares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soares wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy.
Qiang is looking for a sweep.
Soares wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy.
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Soares is looking to take a break and control but Qiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qiang dodges the ground and pound from Soares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qiang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soares's best efforts.
Qiang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Qiang's head.
Soares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Qiang defends it well.
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qiang sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Qiang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soares.
Soares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qiang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soares in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Qiang tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Babakov (ranked 626 p4p, 82 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 1227 p4p, 154 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Babakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shelby moves away from the strike by Babakov.
Nice defenses there by Babakov.
Babakov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Babakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babakov slips a jab from Shelby.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby throws a hook to the side of Babakov's head but Babakov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babakov slips under a jab.
Babakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Babakov moves into range and clinches up with Shelby.
Babakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shelby lands a right hook to the body.
Shelby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babakov rushes Shelby and presses him up against the cage.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
Shelby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babakov.
Shelby is looking to break free of the clinch but Babakov has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Babakov.
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Babakov both land. Nice combination.
Shelby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Babakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babakov is looking to clinch.
Shelby misses with a straight left.
Babakov throws a shot from downtown. Shelby moves away and avoids it.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babakov slips a straight right by Shelby.
Shelby lands a slapping body shot.
Shelby misses with a hook. Babakov ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Shelby misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babakov throws a head punch that misses.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babakov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Babakov is looking to clinch but Shelby is avoiding it.
Shelby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Babakov moved out of range.
Shelby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shelby throws a lazy right hand but Babakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Babakov moved out of range.
Babakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shelby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shelby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babakov.
Some wild striking there from Babakov.
A slow jab from Babakov misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babakov. Shelby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babakov moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Babakov moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Babakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shelby lands a slapping body shot.
Babakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
Babakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babakov darts in trying to clinch
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
Shelby throws a hook but Babakov avoids it easily.
Babakov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shelby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babakov throws out the jab.
Babakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shelby slips under a jab from Babakov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babakov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Babakov tries a body shot but Shelby blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babakov has Shelby pressed against the cage, preventing Shelby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babakov lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Shelby.
Shelby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Shelby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby is trying to break free.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babakov's elbow.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby wants to get back to striking at distance but Babakov won't allow it.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov has Shelby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shelby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Babakov misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Babakov.
Shelby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Babakov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shelby can turn it around.
Shelby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Babakov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Babakov slips a straight right by Shelby.
Babakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
As Shelby tries to get set, Babakov tries to push him back and clinch up but Shelby manages to avoid the attempt.
Babakov misses with a straight left.
Shelby misses with a looping right.
Babakov misses with a hook.
Babakov tries to clinch up
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babakov thinking.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shelby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shelby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Babakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babakov moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babakov moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shelby throws a shot from downtown. Babakov moves away and avoids it.
Shelby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babakov.
Babakov misses the shot to the body.
Babakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babakov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Babakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shelby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shelby.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shelby is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babakov lands with a right to the head.
Shelby is looking to break free of the clinch but Babakov has double underhooks.
Babakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shelby working hard to break the clinch.
Shelby is trying to break the clinch but Babakov is controlling him.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Babakov digs a right hand into Shelby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shelby's gas tank.
Shelby is trying to break the clinch but Babakov has him pressed against the cage.
Shelby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babakov prevents Shelby from breaking the clinch.
Babakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby tries to break free but Babakov pushes him back against the cage.
Babakov blocks an uppercut.
Shelby working hard to break the clinch.
Shelby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shelby is trying to force a seperation but Babakov has the dominant position.
Babakov misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Babakov.
Shelby manages to break the clinch.
Babakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shelby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shelby throws a shot from downtown. Babakov moves away and avoids it.
Babakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shelby.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Babakov prevents Shelby from breaking the clinch.
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babakov tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby misses with a looping left.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
Babakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shelby in his tracks.
Shelby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babakov avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Babakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Babakov somewhat.
We've been told by Babakov's head coaches at Killer Carlsons Hockey School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby stuns Babakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Babakov tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby throws a lazy right hand but Babakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
Shelby looks to land a left hand but Babakov moved out of range nicely.
Shelby lands with an overhand left.
Babakov jabs at Shelby's body.
Babakov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babakov staying out of range there.
Babakov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shelby manages to circle out of the way.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babakov moves away.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babakov.
Shelby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby missing with a left hand there. Babakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Babakov throws a big shot that misses.
Babakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babakov misses the shot to the body.
Shelby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Babakov.
Babakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shelby throws a jab when Babakov was well out of range.
Babakov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Babakov closes the distance but Shelby moves to the side
and Babakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby throws a jab when Babakov was well out of range.
Babakov is looking to counter the offense by Shelby and move into the clinch.
Babakov moves into range and clinches up with Shelby.
Babakov digs a right hand into Shelby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shelby's gas tank.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Babakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Babakov's body. Babakov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babakov moves away.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Babakov avoids nicely.
Babakov moves into the clinch.
Babakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby stuns Babakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shelby gets tackled into the cage by Babakov. Babakov maintains the clinch.
Sergei Babakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shelby is working Babakov over against the cage.
Babakov prevents Shelby from breaking the clinch.
Shelby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shelby is trying to break the clinch but Babakov has him pressed against the cage.
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Babakov ducks down to avoid it.
Babakov missing with a left hand there. Shelby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sergei Babakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby works Babakov's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Babakov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shelby throws a hook but Babakov blocks it.
Babakov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Babakov lands a nice hook to Shelby's body. Shelby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby looks to throw the jab but Babakov is out of range.
Shelby cracks a nice hook into Babakov's ribs.
Babakov tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Shelby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babakov throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babakov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shelby lands with a shot to the body.
Babakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shelby pinned against the cage. Shelby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shelby lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shelby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babakov. Shelby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babakov.
Babakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babakov moves into the clinch.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babakov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby throws a jab when Babakov was well out of range.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Babakov is just out of range.
A jab from Shelby finds it's way through Babakov's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babakov moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby has had enough of the clinch but Babakov keeps him there for the moment.
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Babakov is leaning against Shelby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shelby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babakov has him pressed against the cage.
Babakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babakov working aggressively here.
Babakov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babakov.
Shelby wants to break free but Babakov has control.
Shelby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babakov keeps control of Shelby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shelby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Sigit (ranked 713 p4p, 93 weight class) and Paul Maul (ranked 1513 p4p, 194 weight class). Sigit comes to the cage accompanied by Gie. Paul Maul will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, The Sigit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Maul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sigit.
Sigit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maul is trying to get back to full guard.
Maul pushes Sigit off looking to stand but Sigit dives back in and keeps control.
Sigit trying to control from half guard but Maul is working away.
Sigit is really struggling to control Maul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maul is looking for a sweep. Sigit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sigit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maul's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit trying to control from half guard but Maul is working away.
We've been hearing that Sigit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sigit wants to pass to mount but Maul is defending the position.
Sigit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul wants to get back to his feet.
Sigit trying to advance position but Maul counters by regaining guard.
Sigit pushes down on Maul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maul gets back to full guard.
Sigit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sigit is one step ahead there.
Sigit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sigit tries to free his leg and advance position but Maul is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit is looking to work some ground and pound but Maul has wrist control.
Sigit wants to control from the top but Maul keeps moving.
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maul keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maul keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Sigit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sigit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sigit is working Maul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sigit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sigit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maul's guard.
Sigit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maul sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit wants to work for an arm triangle but Maul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sigit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sigit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sigit throwing strikes from guard but Maul blocks nicely.
Sigit chips away with some ground and pound.
Sigit is working Maul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sigit is working Maul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sigit looking to sit in guard and control but Maul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sigit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigit is keeping the position for now.
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigit is looking for a triangle but Maul pushes his legs off easily.
Sigit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sigit, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sigit's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sigit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigit is just out of range.
Sigit attempts a counter takedown but Maul avoids it well and moves away.
Sigit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sigit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sigit fails with the takedown
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sigit wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sigit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sigit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sigit with a poor takedown
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul scores with the left hand. Sigit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sigit shoots for a double leg takedown but Maul sprawls well. He's pushed Sigit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Sigit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Sigit's belly button to the back.
Maul cracks Sigit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sigit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sigit needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Sigit slips the punch.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sigit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Sigit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Sigit goes for a double leg but Maul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maul continues to drive forward.
Sigit loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul throws a right and a left that Sigit avoids nicely.
Sigit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maul circles away.
Maul throws out a counter right but Sigit avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigit dives in and grabs Maul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maul pushes down on Sigit's head and hops out.
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul 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.
Maul works Sigit's body with a nice hook.
Sigit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maul's waist but Maul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sigit off to one side.
Sigit dives in and grabs Maul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maul pushes down on Sigit's head and hops out.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Sigit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Sigit moved out of range nicely.
Sigit avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul throws a right and a left that Sigit avoids nicely.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigit circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sigit.
Sigit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Sigit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sigit working the head with strikes.
Sigit working away.
Sigit works to advance to full mount. Maul defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sigit tries to control but Maul wriggling away.
Sigit landing strikes from the mount and Maul is in trouble!
Sigit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sigit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sigit lands a couple of good shots and Maul has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sigit. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The Sigit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sigit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maul has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul trying to get back to his feet but Sigit is in full control for now.
Sigit lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sigit working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Maul is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sigit has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Maul taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Sigit!
A determined The Sigit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snow (ranked 772 p4p, 115 weight class) and Emet Golem (ranked 694 p4p, 103 weight class). 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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28
220 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emet Golem!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Golem does no damage.
Golem has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Golem moves out of range easily.
Snow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Golem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snow throws a lazy right hand but Golem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Golem.
Golem misses with a combination
and Snow counters with a single leg into guard. Golem didn't expect that.
Snow prevents Golem from getting back to his feet.
Snow trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golem wants to stand but Snow is controlling the position.
Snow has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golem being controlled here, momentarily.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Golem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Golem blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Snow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golem throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golem throws out the jab.
Golem misses with a double jab
and Snow counters with a single leg into guard. Golem didn't expect that.
Snow trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
Snow slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem is trying to stand back up but Snow is controlling him
Snow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snow thows a huge punch but Golem dodges it nicely.
Snow is just content to waste time from the top position. Golem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golem is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Golem blocks nicely.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snow shoots in looking for a takedown but Golem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Golem cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golem keeps the fight on the outside.
Golem slips a jab from Snow.
Golem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golem lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golem throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Golem lands a glancing blow to the side of Snow's head.
Golem misses with a looping left.
Snow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golem tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snow moves into the clinch successfully.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow tries to break free but Golem pushes him back against the cage.
Golem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem pushes Snow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Golem.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emet Golem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Golem misses with a looping right.
Golem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Snow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Golem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snow scrambles back to his feet.
Golem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Golem ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Snow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Golem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Golem.
Golem lands with a big left! Snow is wobbled badly! Golem comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Snow to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emet Golem!
An out of breath Emet Golem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 560 p4p, 79 weight class) and Geese Fury (ranked 271 p4p, 41 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
214 lbs
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224 lbs
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geese Fury!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Bang backs off Fury throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all.
A leg kick checked by Bang.
Bang tries to counter with a takedown but Fury is quick to defend against it.
Bang gets a takedown into half guard.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Fury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang prevents Fury from improving his position.
Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.
Fury wants to get back to full guard.
Bang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang.
Fury wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fury is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control from the bottom.
Bang is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage.
Bang is working for a kimura but Fury is defending it quite comfortably.
Fury felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fury wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
Fury is looking to improve his position.
Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fury keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Fury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fury is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bang checks a low kick from Fury.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang slips a jab from Fury.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fury.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fury's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang shoots in but Fury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang tries to work over Fury's front leg with a kick but Fury checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury cracks the inside of Bang's front leg.
Bang tries for a takedown but Fury circles away easily
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Fury tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it.
Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fury just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Fury misses
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang jabs Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fury.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fury. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fury defends it nicely.
Fury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to clinch
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fury tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bang is able to avoid easily.
Fury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury connects with a leg kick. Bang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fury is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fury down to the mat. Fury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miro Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a good low kick that Fury was not able to check.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury throws a body kick that misses
and Bang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fury looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fury looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fury!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fury quickly recovers to half guard.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.
Bang with the ground and pound but Fury uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Bang passes Fury's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fury is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.
Fury is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.
Fury wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fury is looking to control Bang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fury avoid being mounted?
Fury moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fury is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fury has escaped and now he's on top!
Bang has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for subs off his back but Fury has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fury looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Bang!
Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 249 p4p, 11 weight class) and John Wayne Gracie (ranked 712 p4p, 31 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thriller by Michael Jackson kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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31
282 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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31
269 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a leg kick
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Muller.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Muller misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with an inside leg kick.
Muller throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie breaks away and moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Muller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muller blocks a leg kick.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Muller moves away from the strike by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Muller.
Gracie takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Muller checks a low kick from Gracie.
Muller checks a low kick from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Gracie tries a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
And Muller counters with a quick kick to the body but Gracie blocks it.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Muller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Gracie lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Nicolas Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Muller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Muller.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Muller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Muller has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is looking to control Muller's arms but Muller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Gracie pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
I was talking to Muller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a solid body kick.
Muller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Muller thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Muller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Muller blocks a jab.
Gracie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Muller finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller avoids the body shot from Gracie.
As Gracie tries to get set, Muller tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Muller blocks the body kick.
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 Nicolas Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Muller'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. This is the final round!
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muller prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Muller avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Muller misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Muller scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muller!
Muller's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muller is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Muller pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Muller.
Muller tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muller's sensitive parts.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Muller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie lands a body shot.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Nicolas Muller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Muller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Wayne Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Wayne Gracie!
A victorious John Wayne Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Garbutt (ranked 353 p4p, 55 weight class) and Rama Arjuna (ranked 80 p4p, 14 weight class). Garbutt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. Arjuna has chosen Om as his entrance music. Kevin Garbutt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt misses with a body shot
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garbutt wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs.
Garbutt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a big shot that misses.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Arjuna is out of range.
Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Arjuna ducks right into an uppercut from Garbutt.
Garbutt sizes up Arjuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garbutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garbutt misses with a double jab
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbutt with a body shot.
Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbutt with a body shot.
Garbutt lands a jab.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Garbutt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt tries to bum rush Arjuna with a series of wild strikes but Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt lands an overhand right.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.
Garbutt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Garbutt. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Garbutt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Garbutt backing up. Garbutt nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbutt scores with a nice right hand.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arjuna has time to react.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt lands with a straight right. Arjuna didn't see that one coming.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg.
Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garbutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbutt backing away here, and Arjuna unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbutt throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Garbutt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garbutt is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garbutt, right into the meat.
Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Garbutt had a free shot at his head there.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Garbutt! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garbutt to his feet! Garbutt is in big trouble!
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Arjuna. No joy for Garbutt on that attempt.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garbutt tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
Garbutt lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garbutt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Garbutt had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a body shot
and Arjuna counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Garbutt shoots in and drives through. Arjuna sprawls well.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt is wise to it.
Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick.
Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt is wise to it.
Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbutt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArjuna.
Arjuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the head.
Garbutt throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garbutt thumps Arjuna with a low kick.
Garbutt thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt tries a low kick but Arjuna avoids it.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the body
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily.
Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garbutt swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arjuna moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick.
Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garbutt! Arjuna lets Garbutt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Garbutt is rocked!
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt misses with a two punch combination.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Garbutt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rama Arjuna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maya Chigg (ranked 57 p4p, 8 weight class) and Karl Denke (ranked 306 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 cm
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180 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maya Chigg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Denke blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chigg lands with an overhand left.
Chigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chigg connects with a jab.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Chigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Chigg takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Denke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chigg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg scores with a kick to the body.
Denke misses with a hook. Chigg ducked under it nicely.
Chigg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Denke avoids the body shot from Chigg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chigg throws a sloppy body shot
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Chigg throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Chigg's shoulder, as Chigg tries to avoid the shot.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Chigg counters with a good, hard body kick but Denke shrugs it off.
A jab from Chigg does it's job there.
Chigg scores with a jab to the body.
Denke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses
and Denke counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chigg looks to throw a body kick
and Chigg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chigg clobbers Denke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Denke gets tackled into the cage by Chigg. Chigg maintains the clinch.
Chigg misses with a punch on the inside.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Chigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands an elbow inside.
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chigg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denke at a distance.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.
Denke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Denke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denke blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chigg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Chigg scores with a jab. Denke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Chigg.
Denke misses with a jab to the body
and Chigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke moves out of range as Chigg throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke scores with a sloppy right hand. Chigg should have avoided that one.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chigg.
Chigg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chigg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Chigg closes the distance but Denke moves to the side
and Denke counters with a crisp one two that drops Chigg! Denke thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chigg to his feet! Chigg is in big trouble!
Chigg is rocked!
Chigg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Denke counters with a crisp right that sends Chigg to the canvas! Denke follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Karl Denke 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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