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DARE 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Ellis (ranked 3474 p4p, 360 weight class) and Alexander Henriksen (ranked 5057 p4p, 473 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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256 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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246 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marv Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
Henriksen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
Ellis lands the left hand.
Ellis throws a leg kick
and Henriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henriksen.
Ellis is looking to chop away at Henriksen's legs.
Henriksen checks the leg kick.
Henriksen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Ellis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellis moves out of range as Henriksen throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Henriksen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a hook. Henriksen ducked under it nicely.
Ellis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henriksen. That did some damage!
Marv Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henriksen.
Henriksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ellis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ellis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis misses with an uppercut. Henriksen saw that one coming.
Ellis backing away here, and Henriksen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Henriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
Henriksen blocks a leg kick.
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Henriksen is avoiding it.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henriksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ellis throws a right hand that Henriksen ducks under and follows up with a left that Henriksen also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Ellis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henriksen! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriksen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Ellis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Henriksen.
Ellis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henriksen momentarily.
Ellis lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henriksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Ellis darts in and clinches Henriksen up against the cage.
Henriksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Henriksen fails to land.
Henriksen tries to throw a body punch but Ellis avoids it by throwing Henriksen back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis misses with some punches.
Henriksen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
A short right from Ellis.
Henriksen blocks a body shot from Ellis.
Henriksen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
Henriksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Henriksen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henriksen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
A body shot lands from Henriksen.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Henriksen blocking some punches.
Henriksen pulls Ellis into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henriksen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellis passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriksen sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis passes to side control.
Ellis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ellis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ellis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ellis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henriksen has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Ellis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ellis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henriksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Henriksen throws out a counter right but Ellis avoids it with no problem.
Ellis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henriksen.
Henriksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ellis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ellis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellis lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Ellis tests Henriksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellis throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Ellis catches Henriksen right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut.
Ellis throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut. Ellis saw that one coming.
Ellis misses with a right hand
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ellis lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ellis 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.
Ellis scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
Ellis misses with a shot to the body
letting Henriksen counter with a right hand.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Henriksen moves out of range.
Ellis clinches up against the cage.
Henriksen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Henriksen on the inside.
Marv Ellis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henriksen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henriksen's elbow.
Henriksen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henriksen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henriksen can't find room to land a body shot as Ellis controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis swings wildly with an uppercut but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henriksen working aggressively here.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellis.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Henriksen's ribcage. Henriksen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ellis to keep the fight standing.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Henriksen fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
Ellis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Henriksen controls his hands.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henriksens head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis presses Henriksen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Ellis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Henriksen's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henriksen is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
Ellis connects with a big uppercut there that sends Henriksen tumbling to the ground! Ellis follows him down into his guard.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Henriksen is retaining full guard.
Ellis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ellis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ellis tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen is trying to control Ellis's posture but Ellis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Ellis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Henriksen walks into a straight right hand from Ellis.
Ellis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellis.
Ellis throws a left that rocks Henriksen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ellis dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Henriksen regain composure!
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Ellis is trying to get an arm triangle but Henriksen is defending well.
Ellis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ellis is trying to get an arm triangle but Henriksen is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Henriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is trying to get an arm triangle but Henriksen is defending well.
Henriksen manages to get back to half guard.
Henriksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ellis is looking to advance position but Henriksen won't allow it.
Ellis works his way into full mount!
Ellis avoids the attempt from Henriksen to control.
Henriksen reaches up to try and control the position but Ellis seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Henriksen rolls and tries to escape and now Ellis has his back!
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ellis gets his way!
Ellis is persistently looking for the submission but Henriksen is defending it well.
Ellis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Henriksen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henriksen trying to control but not successfully.
Ellis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Henriksen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marv Ellis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis controlling from the back.
Henriksen wants to control his opponent's hands but Ellis gets his hands free.
Henriksen breaks Ellis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Henriksen postures up in Ellis's guard and throws a big left but Ellis blocks it.
Henriksen throwing strikes from guard but Ellis blocks nicely.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henriksen is one step ahead there.
Ellis is adopting a defensive guard.
Henriksen is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck.
Henriksen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Ellis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marv Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henriksen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ellis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis is trying to keep Henriksen in close.
Henriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marv Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ellis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marv Ellis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marv Ellis waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Babakov (ranked 4159 p4p, 321 weight class) and Cody Chalke (ranked 3314 p4p, 277 weight class). Chalke has chosen Operation Blade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Babakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Cody Chalke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chalke blocking some punches.
Babakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
Babakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Chalke can't get the takedown.
Babakov has picked Chalke up - he's going for a ride! Babakov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chalke has one foot on Babakov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Khabib Babakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chalke gets tackled into the cage by Babakov. Babakov maintains the clinch.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babakov.
A body shot lands from Chalke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalke prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Babakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
I was talking to Babakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Babakov slows down the pace here.
Chalke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
Babakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Babakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
Chalke jumps guard.
Chalke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chalke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babakov controls the pace.
Chalke looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chalke is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Babakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chalke controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chalke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Babakov controlling Chalke's posture.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babakov has closed the distance and engaged Chalke in a clinch.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Babakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Babakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chalke doesn't seem bothered though.
Babakov closes the distance and clinches.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Chalke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chalke takes a shot to the head.
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands.
Babakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Chalke is trying to drag Babakov to the mat but Babakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Chalke avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Babakov as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Babakov.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babakov.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Babakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khabib Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Chalke.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chalke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chalke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chalke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Chalke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Babakov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chalke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babakov scores with a jab.
Chalke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babakov closes the distance and pushes Chalke back into the cage.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Babakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Babakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chalke just leaning against Babakov, taking a breather.
Chalke wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Babakov.
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke looking to stall.
A short right from Babakov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Babakov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Babakov moves into the clinch successfully.
Babakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chalke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chalke pushes Babakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Babakov prevents a body shot from Chalke.
Chalke goes for a takedown attempt but Babakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Chalke counters with a good low kick that Babakov was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Babakov.
Chalke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Babakov misses.
Babakov clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalke prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Chalke tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
Babakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Babakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babakov walks into a straight right hand from Chalke.
Chalke doesn't manage to clinch there - Babakov circles away.
Babakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalke.
Babakov lands with a hook. Chalke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chalke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babakov scores with a nice right hand.
Chalke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babakov rushes Chalke and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Babakov gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
Khabib Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Chalke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chalke lands a right hand.
Babakov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babakov as Chalke tries to tie him up.
Chalke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chalke lands an uppercut.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Babakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chalke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Babakov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Babakov lands a body punch.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Khabib Babakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babakov has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Chalke avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
Babakov gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalke goes for a takedown attempt but Babakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babakov misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babakov stalks Chalke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chalke's face. Chalke staggers backwards, shaken.
Babakov jabs Chalke right on the nose. Chalke blinks but takes it well.
Babakov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Babakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chalke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chalke tries to clinch but Babakov is having none of it.
Babakov is looking to counter the offense by Chalke and move into the clinch.
Chalke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babakov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khabib Babakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babakov. Chalke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babakov clinches up against the cage.
Cody Chalke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babakov blocks a body shot from Chalke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Babakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babakov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Babakov!
Our winner, Khabib Babakov, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Diaz (ranked 3319 p4p, 376 weight class) and Juu Dyon (ranked 1215 p4p, 149 weight class). Juu Dyon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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24
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyon closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Dyon pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dyon fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Dyon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dyon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Ragnar Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Dyon is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to break free but Dyon pushes him back against the cage.
Dyon has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Dyon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dyon prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dyon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is trying to hold Dyon in close to prevent damage but Dyon has managed to pass into half guard.
Dyon prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dyon is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyon to get the leverage.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dyon stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Dyon works his way into full mount!
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyon trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dyon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diaz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyon lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Dyon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Dyon's body position as best he can.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dyon on the ground.
Dyon avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Dyon moves to his opponent's back but Diaz bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Dyon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Dyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyon trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dyon stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juu Dyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dyon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dyon goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Dyon tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ragnar Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyon circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz rushes Dyon and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Dyon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Dyon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dyon wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Dyon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dyon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dyon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dyon is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Dyon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Dyon.
Dyon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Dyon gets full guard.
Dyon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Dyon had control of the position.
Dyon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Diaz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dyon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Diaz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dyon pulls down on the head and he's put Diaz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juu Dyon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kvame Zulu (ranked 1426 p4p, 153 weight class) and Rod Jackson (ranked 3152 p4p, 326 weight class). Zulu's entrance music is Big Badaboom. A fine choice. Kvame Zulu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rod Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zulu checks a leg kick.
Zulu is looking to counter punch.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
letting Zulu counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Zulu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson 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.
Zulu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Zulu settles back down.
Zulu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zulu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Zulu throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zulu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zulu.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zulu. Jackson shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Rod Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range as Zulu throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Zulu misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson motions for Zulu to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Zulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Zulu is out of range.
Zulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zulu to score with a decent uppercut.
Zulu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zulu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
It looks like Rod Jackson has been cut.
Zulu throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zulu is able to avoid easily.
Zulu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zulu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Zulu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zulu slips a straight right by Jackson.
An attempted straight right counter from Zulu misses the target.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Zulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jackson.
Zulu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson presses Zulu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Zulu improves position.
A hook to the body from Zulu.
Zulu tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Zulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zulu lands with a left to the head.
Zulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Zulu presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A body shot lands from Zulu.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Zulu as the two fighters clinch.
Zulu tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A short left from Zulu.
Zulu is working Jackson over against the cage.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Zulu.
Zulu tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Zulu lands a right hand.
Jackson is rocked!
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zulu finish him?
Zulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zulu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and Zulu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kvame Zulu!
An out of breath Kvame Zulu 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vika Partio (ranked 1507 p4p, 157 weight class) and Louis Paterson (ranked 2351 p4p, 225 weight class). Partio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boom!. Paterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ce Fait Mal - La Founine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vika Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Paterson's head back.
Paterson slips a jab from Partio.
Partio thows a leg kick but Paterson checks it
and Paterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paterson swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paterson under the eye.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paterson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Paterson misses.
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Patersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Partio's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partio momentarily.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paterson.
Paterson looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio drives through and clinches with Paterson against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Partio.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paterson staying out of range there.
Paterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Paterson ducks down to avoid it.
Paterson throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Paterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio moves into range and clinches up with Paterson.
A nice left hand lands by Paterson.
Paterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paterson lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Partio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson stalling against the cage.
Partio throws a head punch that misses.
Partio lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paterson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Partio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Paterson blocks an uppercut.
Partio breaks from the clinch.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paterson.
Paterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Partio is trying to defend but Paterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Partio pushes Paterson off and gets back to his feet.
Partio with a hook.
Paterson scores with a jab to the head.
Paterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Partio.
Paterson blocks a jab.
Paterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Paterson misses.
A punch lands to the side of Paterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paterson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Partio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paterson scrambles back to his feet.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Paterson walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Partio blocks the body kick.
Paterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio lands a head shot.
Vika Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Paterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paterson throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paterson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Partio - the referee stops the clock and Paterson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Partio. Paterson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Paterson tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio tries to close the distance and clinch but Paterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Partio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paterson doesn't seem phased though.
Paterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio scores with a nice body kick.
Partio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Paterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio tries to clinch up but Paterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Paterson throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Paterson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Partio really felt that one!
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Paterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio swings widly with a right hand
and Paterson counters with a solid body kick.
Paterson misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Partio as he connects with a hook.
Paterson is rocked!
Partio throws a hook but Paterson blocks it.
Partio tries to clinch up.
Partio connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio cracks Paterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio connects with a high kick.
Paterson misses with a wild body shot.
Partio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Partio lands with a light punch inside.
Paterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Partio finish him?
Partio blocks a body shot from Paterson.
Paterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Paterson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Partio uses from the top position.
Paterson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Paterson is defending well.
Partio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Partio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Partio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio continues to stall.
Paterson tries to reverse the position but Partio maintains control.
Paterson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Partio has taken his back.
Partio controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Paterson shoots in for a double leg but Partio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Paterson.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Partio cracks Paterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Paterson checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a right hand that Paterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Paterson also avoids with ease.
Partio throws the left hand but Paterson avoids the punch easily.
Paterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paterson looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paterson.
Partio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paterson can do to turn this around?
Paterson thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio misses with a hook
and Paterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Paterson.
Partio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Paterson walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Paterson jabs Partio right on the nose. Partio blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Paterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paterson avoids the body shot from Partio.
Partio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Paterson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Partio finds it's way through Paterson's defenses.
Partio cracks Paterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vika Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Paterson checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Paterson blocks the low kick.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but Paterson seems unphased.
Paterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Paterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paterson.
Partio moves in looking to clinch but Paterson pushes him off.
Partio tries to sprawl but Paterson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Partio has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paterson is on him like a limpet, forcing Partio back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paterson's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson throws a head punch that misses.
Paterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short uppercut from Paterson.
Paterson tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
Partio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paterson misses with a punch to the body.
Partio pushes Paterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Partio lands an uppercut.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Paterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paterson throws a big shot that misses.
Paterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paterson.
Paterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paterson misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paterson.
Louis Paterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paterson loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Partio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paterson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paterson blocks a head kick by Partio.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Partio scores with a jab.
Partio clinches with his opponent.
Partio digs a right hand into Paterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paterson's gas tank.
Partio misses with some punches.
Partio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Partio.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Partio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Paterson.
Partio throws a head punch that misses.
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio manages to break the clinch.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio connects with a jab.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Paterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Paterson checks the leg kick.
Partio slips a straight right by Paterson.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paterson.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio scores with a nice right hand.
Paterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio walks into a left hand.
Paterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paterson throws out the jab.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio drives through and clinches with Paterson against the cage.
Partio breaks from the clinch.
Partio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paterson slips under a jab.
Paterson misses with a two punch combination.
Partio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Partio throws a head kick but Paterson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Paterson throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Partio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partio sets himself, and Paterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Partio avoids it this time.
A jab lands there for Partio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vika Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Partio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vika Partio!
After the fight, Vika Partio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Hernando (ranked 3521 p4p, 168 weight class) and Joseph Jostrzebski (ranked 1343 p4p, 68 weight class). Jostrzebski has chosen Sucker For Pain as his entrance music. Joseph Jostrzebski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Braxton Hernando's chin.
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144 lbs
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26
143 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braxton Hernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Jostrzebski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jostrzebski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jostrzebski connects with a jab.
Hernando wants to clinch up but Jostrzebski keeps it at a distance.
Hernando tries to clinch but Jostrzebski moves away
and Hernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernando has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hernando cracks Jostrzebski with an open hand slap.
Jostrzebski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernando throws an overhand right that lands on Jostrzebski's shoulder, as Jostrzebski tries to avoid the shot.
Jostrzebski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernando.
Jostrzebski throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jostrzebski.
Hernando cracks Jostrzebski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.
Hernando half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hernando gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jostrzebski.
Hernando is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jostrzebski cracks Hernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Hernando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jostrzebski fakes the body blow, causing Hernando to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hernando goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Jostrzebski!
Joseph Jostrzebski gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Buchanan (ranked 1768 p4p, 69 weight class) and Aki Hiko (ranked 2040 p4p, 82 weight class). Buchanan comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buchanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hiko!
Buchanan lands an elbow.
Hiko 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.
Buchanan working the ground and pound.
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko is trying to control Buchanan's posture but Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The cut above Aki Hiko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buchanan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aki Hiko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aki Hiko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Buchanan!
A relieved looking Paul Buchanan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 1705 p4p, 186 weight class) and Michael Brakeley (ranked 2390 p4p, 252 weight class). Brakeley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Woke up this Morning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Brakeley!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Brakeley flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelianenko steps away.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brakeley! But no joy.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brakeley closes the distance and clinches.
Brakeley's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brakeley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brakeley swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley clinches with his opponent.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Brakeley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Brakeley gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley takes a shot to the head.
Brakeley is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brakeley fails to land.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brakeley misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Brakeley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brakeley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brakeley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to push Brakeley away but Brakeley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Brakeley has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brakeley misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brakeley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Brakeley moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brakeley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brakeley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brakeley lands a left hand.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
Brakeley lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Brakeley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko works Brakeley's body with a nice hook.
Brakeley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brakeley looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Brakeley didn't see that one coming.
Brakeley closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brakeley tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brakeley walks into a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Brakeley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brakeley is rocked!
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Brakeley gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Emelianenko points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brakeley wakes up just in time to hear Emelianenko thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bena Berr (ranked 932 p4p, 128 weight class) and Vlad Darko (ranked 726 p4p, 97 weight class). Darko has chosen Ominous Drumming as his entrance music. Bena Berr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vlad Darko's chin.
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176 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bena Berr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Darko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko punishes Berr's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Berr misses the target.
Darko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darko is out of range and Berr settles back down.
Berr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
Darko 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.
Berr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darko's sensitive parts.
Bena Berr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Berr's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick from Berr misses.
A big left from Darko misses.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berr.
Berr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDarko.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Berr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berr, right into the meat.
Berr misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Berr misses with a right hand
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Berr was not able to check.
Berr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
Berr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berr moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Berr.
Berr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berr scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darko scores with a nice strike.
Darko checks a leg kick.
Berr cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berr misses the jab.
Berr misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berr tries to score with a low kick but Darko moves his leg out of the way.
Berr lands with a nice body punch.
Berr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berr can pounce on him.
Berr misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berr thows a leg kick but Darko checks it
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Berr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berr throws a leg kick but Darko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berr misses with a double jab.
Berr checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Berr misses its intended target.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berr.
Berr lands a really nice looking cross but Darko seems unphased.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Berr is out of range.
Berr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darko's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Berr is rocked!
Berr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Berr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berr misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a huge left! Berr is in big trouble! He's backing up but Darko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Berr from any more damage. A dominating finish by Darko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
A very excited looking Vlad Darko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pauwels (ranked 1360 p4p, 195 weight class) and Gobal Batra (ranked 2302 p4p, 319 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pauwels might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Company. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pauwels !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batra with a jab.
Batra scores with a decent looking hook.
Batra wants to clinch.
Pauwels scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Pauwels 's head coaches at VEGAS Top Team [$550/week] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Batra throws a leg kick
and Pauwels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels avoids the head kick by Batra.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauwels moves away.
Batra tries to clinch up but Pauwels circles away and keeps his distance.
Batra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra throws a right and a left that Pauwels avoids nicely.
Batra cracks Pauwels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pauwels misses with a hook. Batra ducked under it nicely.
Pauwels misses with a straight left.
Batra connects with a body shot that sends Pauwels 's belly button to the back.
Pauwels throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Batra slips under a jab.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pauwels throws out the jab.
Batra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pauwels is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batra scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
Pauwels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pauwels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pauwels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batra there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra throws a big shot that misses.
Batra 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.
Batra misses the jab.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Pauwels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batra blocks a jab.
Batra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Batra throws an off balance right hand
and Pauwels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Batra does no damage.
Pauwels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pauwels gets tackled into the cage by Batra. Batra maintains the clinch.
Pauwels lands with a right to the head.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batra manages to pull guard.
Batra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pauwels defends well.
Batra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batra looking for a guillotine here but Pauwels defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra is looking for a triangle but Pauwels pushes his legs off easily.
Batra is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pauwels frees his head nicely. Oh but Batra has switched to an armbar! Pauwels is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gobal Batra!
Our winner, Gobal Batra, 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.
The defeated Alexander Pauwels had this to say: 'Damn. I tried to keep this on the feet but this guy is a very good grappler. I'm sorry to my fans and coaches, I promise I'll come back stronger than ever'.
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