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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 7940 p4p, 641 weight class) and Josh Alli (ranked 6618 p4p, 589 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Urameshi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smile Bomb. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Alli!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alli was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Alli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Urameshi.
It looks like Josh Alli has been cut.
Josh Alli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alli throws a head kick that misses
and Alli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alli is rocked!
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Alli's body.
Alli is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Alli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Alli seems to have recovered his senses.
Alli tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
It looked like Urameshi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alli tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Alli knows he should have avoided that one.
Alli looks up at the clock. Bad move! Urameshi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alli. Urameshi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Siracha (ranked 5307 p4p, 365 weight class) and Lyoto Parks (ranked 7240 p4p, 434 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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145 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Siracha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyoto Parks!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siracha feints and then cracks Parks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parks down.
Parks closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
Siracha is trying to push Parks away but Parks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirachas head.
Siracha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siracha tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Siracha is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Parks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Siracha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Siracha tries a knee to the head but Parks blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siracha is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siracha backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siracha working aggressively here.
Parks lands a body shot.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Siracha jumps guard but Parks stands there with Siracha around his waist. Siracha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Siracha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks misses with a body punch.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Siracha controls the action.
Siracha lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Siracha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parks.
Parks pushes Siracha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Siracha.
Siracha can't break the clinch.
Siracha is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Siracha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Parks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks blocking some punches.
Siracha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Siracha stalling.
Parks has Siracha pressed against the cage, preventing Siracha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks misses with a body punch.
Siracha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siracha's efforts to push away.
Siracha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Parks lands a left hand.
Parks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siracha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siracha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siracha breaks from the clinch.
Siracha swinging wildly here.
Parks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Siracha.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Siracha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
Siracha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siracha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parks backs up against the cage.
Parks looks for the body kick but Siracha saw that one coming.
Parks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siracha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Parks dominated that round.
That's time! Siracha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parks lands with a straight right. Siracha didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Pedro Siracha has been cut.
Parks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Parks with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Siracha 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 Parks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parks! But no joy.
Siracha misses with a body kick.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siracha was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Pedro Siracha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siracha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Siracha misses the jab.
Lyoto Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Siracha at a distance.
Parks catches Siracha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siracha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parks avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siracha on the side of the head.
Siracha blocks the body kick.
Siracha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Siracha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Parks lands a head shot.
Siracha throws a leg kick but Parks checks it.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Siracha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parks.
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siracha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good work by Parks as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Siracha doesn't seem bothered though.
Siracha throws a leg kick but Parks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Siracha misses the shot to the body.
Siracha backing away here, and Parks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Siracha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Siracha takes one on the button.
Siracha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siracha takes one to the chin there.
Siracha looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
Parks flicks out a counter leg kick but Siracha steps away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Parks connects with a solid leg kick.
Parks slips a jab and a cross from Siracha.
Siracha is looking to wear down Parks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siracha was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Siracha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siracha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siracha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Siracha misses with a two punch combination.
Siracha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Siracha.
A good leg kick by Parks.
Nice uppercut lands for Parks. That snapped Siracha's head back.
Siracha thows a leg kick but Parks checks it
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks closes the distance and pushes Siracha back into the cage.
Parks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siracha is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Siracha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Siracha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Lyoto Parks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parks lands with a right to the head.
Siracha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks lands an uppercut.
Parks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siracha tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siracha is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Siracha wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Siracha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Siracha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Siracha takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Parks lands the left hand.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Siracha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Siracha does no damage.
Parks slips a jab from Siracha.
Parks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Parks catches Siracha right on the button with a cross.
Parks scoring well with a low kick there.
Siracha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siracha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siracha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Siracha.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parks lunges at Siracha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siracha's hand.
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!
Parks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Siracha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siracha digs a good hook to Parks's body.
Parks checks a leg kick nicely.
Siracha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Siracha throws a combination that misses
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Siracha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parks - the referee stops the clock and Siracha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parks. Siracha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Parks lands the left hand.
Siracha is rocked!
Parks is looking to slow Siracha down with leg kicks.
Parks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Siracha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parks. That's going to slow Siracha down.
Parks avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siracha throws the kick towards the body but Parks avoids it.
Parks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Siracha seems to have got his legs back now.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Siracha throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parks! But no joy.
Parks sends Siracha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Parks is motioning to the referee to let Siracha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lyoto Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Siracha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parks - the referee stops the clock and Siracha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parks. Siracha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Parks lands the left hand.
Parks checks a low kick from Siracha.
Siracha throws a sloppy body shot
and Parks counters with an inside leg kick.
Parks lands a leg kick that knocks Siracha off balance momentarily.
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siracha momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Parks throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Siracha's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Parks lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Lyoto Parks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steph Curry (ranked 4740 p4p, 495 weight class) and Chief Thunder Rolls (ranked 4277 p4p, 461 weight class). Chief Thunder Rolls has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steph Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Thunder Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Curry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steph Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry clobbers Thunder Rolls with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thunder Rolls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Curry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder Rolls.
Thunder Rolls has his takedown stuffed
and Curry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry digs a good hook to Thunder Rolls's body.
Thunder Rolls with a poor takedown
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder Rolls misses with a takedown attempt
and Curry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Thunder Rolls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder Rolls needs to keep his hands up - Curry had a free shot at his head there.
Curry punishes Thunder Rolls's body with a nice straight punch.
Thunder Rolls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thunder Rolls is rocked!
Curry ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Thunder Rolls out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steph Curry!
Steph Curry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wall (ranked 3545 p4p, 388 weight class) and Chief Eyes (ranked 4195 p4p, 452 weight class). Wall comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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165 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Eyes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Eyes.
Wall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Eyes.
Wall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Eyes fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eyes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wall.
Wall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wall lands a right hand.
Eyes throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Eyes fails to land.
Wall is leaning against Eyes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eyes misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall blocking some punches.
Wall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eyes misses with a punch to the body.
Eyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Wall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wall scores with a shot to the side of Eyes's head.
Eyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wall 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.
Wall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eyes's elbow.
Eyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eyes has a couple of punches blocked by Wall.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
Wall lands with a light punch inside.
Eyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Wall.
A body shot lands from Wall.
Wall prevents a body shot from Eyes.
Wall lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Wall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wall blocks a body shot from Eyes.
Wall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eyes's defenses.
It looks like Chief Eyes has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Eyes fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wall.
Wall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Wall.
Eyes takes a shot to the head.
Wall blocking some punches.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall lands with a left to the head.
Wall with a knee to the head.
Eyes is rocked!
A body shot lands from Eyes.
Wall lands a left hand.
Eyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Wall finish him?
Wall scores with a shot to the side of Eyes's head.
Eyes throws a head punch that misses.
Eyes seems to have recovered his senses.
Wall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wall lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eyes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
Eyes working aggressively here.
Wall misses with a body punch.
Wall scores with a hook to the body.
Wall cracks Eyes with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Wall.
Eyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Wall.
Wall struggles to land a body shot inside as Eyes controls his hands.
Eyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wall's elbow.
Eyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Eyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eyes misses with some punches.
Eyes can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Eyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Wall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eyes.
Wall blocking some punches.
Wall pushes Eyes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
Eyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Wall.
Eyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wall lands a right hand.
Wall pushes Eyes against the cage. Wall is working some dirty boxing. Wall pushes off with a quick right hook! Eyes goes down! Eyes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wall moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wall!
An out of breath John Wall 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 Evan Dryll (ranked 4023 p4p, 523 weight class) and Joshua Syracuse (ranked 3609 p4p, 484 weight class). Evan Dryll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Dryll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Syracuse!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dryll throws a big shot that misses.
Evan Dryll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syracuse throws a jab but it's blocked by Dryll.
Syracuse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dryll just misses with a punch to the body.
Syracuse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syracuse cracks Dryll with an open hand slap.
Syracuse lands a jab.
Syracuse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dryll counters with a straight right hand.
Syracuse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syracuse.
Dryll misses the jab.
Dryll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syracuse lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Dryll.
Dryll swings widly with a right hand
and Syracuse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dryll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dryll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Dryll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syracuse throws a jab when Dryll was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dryll.
Syracuse lands with a straight right. Dryll didn't see that one coming.
Dryll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Syracuse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dryll rushes Syracuse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syracuse.
Dryll lands a nice uppercut.
Dryll blocks a body shot from Syracuse.
Dryll lands an uppercut.
Syracuse tries to circle away but Dryll has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syracuse.
Dryll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syracuse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dryll has him pressed against the cage.
Syracuse tries a body shot but Dryll blocks it.
Dryll lands a hook that snaps the head of Syracuse backwards.
Syracuse is rocked!
Syracuse trying to land knees to the body.
Syracuse is still on wobbly legs! Can Dryll finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dryll managing to block the knees to the body from Syracuse.
Syracuse takes a shot to the head.
Syracuse working hard to break the clinch.
Dryll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dryll lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Syracuse to his knees! Dryll keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Dryll!
An out of breath Evan Dryll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Joshua Syracuse spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Daucourt (ranked 1755 p4p, 172 weight class) and Philip Ziskie (ranked 2079 p4p, 195 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Philip Ziskie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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148 lbs
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156 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remi Daucourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Daucourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Daucourt.
Daucourt takes a swing at Ziskie's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Daucourt misses the jab.
Ziskie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daucourt.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Ziskie throws a hook but Daucourt blocks it.
Daucourt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daucourt 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.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daucourt moves away.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daucourt.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Daucourt.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daucourt misses with a looping right.
Daucourt defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daucourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Daucourt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Daucourt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daucourt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Daucourt missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziskie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Daucourt misses with a looping right.
Ziskie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daucourt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Daucourt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ziskie as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daucourt catches Ziskie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daucourt.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Daucourt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daucourt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Daucourt.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.
Ziskie scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Daucourt slips the punch.
Daucourt misses with a looping left.
Daucourt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daucourt moves away.
Daucourt misses with a straight left.
Ziskie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daucourt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daucourt.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daucourt moves away.
Daucourt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daucourt throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Daucourt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daucourt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daucourt moves away.
Daucourt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ziskie to the ground. Daucourt is now in Ziskie's guard.
Daucourt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Daucourt defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daucourt looking to pass the guard.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Daucourt from controlling successfully.
Daucourt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daucourt has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.
Daucourt is pushing down on Ziskie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ziskie is fighting to maintain full guard but Daucourt has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daucourt wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
Daucourt trying to mount his opponent but Ziskie defends it.
Daucourt trying to control the action but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie actively working from the bottom here.
Daucourt wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daucourt is thwarting Ziskie's attempts to control the position.
Daucourt is looking for a kimura but Ziskie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daucourt to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daucourt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziskie to the mat! Ziskie manages to get full guard.
Daucourt stopping the sweep attempt from Ziskie.
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daucourt defends well.
Daucourt trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Ziskie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Daucourt advances to half guard.
Ziskie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daucourt works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daucourt trying to control the position but Ziskie is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daucourt's best efforts.
Daucourt controlling the pace.
Ziskie is not content to let Daucourt control the position.
Daucourt is taking a breather. Ziskie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ziskie manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie wants to improve his position but instead Daucourt has moved into half guard.
Daucourt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ziskie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daucourt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daucourt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ziskie for as long as he can get away with.
Daucourt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daucourt defends it easily.
Daucourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daucourt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daucourt defends it easily.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Daucourt from controlling successfully.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daucourt is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daucourt is pushing down on Ziskie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ziskie is fighting to maintain full guard but Daucourt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Daucourt in particular looking to stall.
Daucourt trying to control from Ziskie's half guard. Ziskie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Daucourt from controlling successfully.
Ziskie wants to get back to his feet but Daucourt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Daucourt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ziskie.
Ziskie blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by Ziskie.
Daucourt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daucourt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziskie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daucourt is rocked!
Ziskie connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Daucourt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daucourt looks for a takedown but Ziskie sprawls well.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Daucourt ducked under it nicely.
Daucourt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ziskie but Ziskie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daucourt seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Daucourt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daucourt throws a jab when Ziskie was well out of range.
Ziskie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daucourt at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daucourt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daucourt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Remi Daucourt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daucourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daucourt pushing down on Ziskie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daucourt is trying to work for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
Ziskie wants to improve his position but Daucourt is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie trying to hold on to Daucourt's head to control him but Daucourt postures up.
Daucourt trying to pass the guard but Ziskie defending well.
Daucourt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziskie keeps working.
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daucourt pulls his head out easily.
Daucourt is thwarting Ziskie's attempts to control the position.
Daucourt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie trying to control but Daucourt postures up.
Daucourt uses his free foot to push down on Ziskie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ziskie.
Daucourt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ziskie tries to improve his position but instead Daucourt has taken his back!
Ziskie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ziskie is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ziskie prevents Daucourt from getting a body triangle.
Ziskie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daucourt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ziskie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daucourt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziskie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie manages to get to full guard.
Daucourt trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Philip Ziskie.
I think Ziskie 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gootti Kustaa (ranked 1753 p4p, 267 weight class) and Atreyu Nakamotto (ranked 2584 p4p, 371 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
215 lbs
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213 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gootti Kustaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Atreyu Nakamotto!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamotto misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto cracks Kustaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakamotto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakamotto throws a hook to the side of Kustaa's head but Kustaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamotto throws a right and a left that Kustaa avoids nicely.
Nakamotto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kustaa counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamotto fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakamotto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kustaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kustaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kustaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamotto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kustaa postures up in Nakamotto's guard and throws a big left but Nakamotto blocks it.
Kustaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamotto keeping full guard, as Kustaa tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kustaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nakamotto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kustaa trying to control but Nakamotto is working from the bottom.
Kustaa scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamotto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamotto is looking to stand up but Kustaa isn't so interested in that idea.
Kustaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakamotto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two 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.
Kustaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kustaa throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Nakamotto.
Kustaa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakamotto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kustaa.
Nakamotto misses with a left hand
and Kustaa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nakamotto is looking to stand back up but Kustaa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nakamotto.
Kustaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kustaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kustaa lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kustaa in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamotto is not content to let Kustaa control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kustaa connects with a nice short shot to Nakamotto's temple.
Kustaa is looking to advance position but Nakamotto won't allow it.
Kustaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamotto defending well though.
Kustaa drops an elbow to the side of Nakamotto's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kustaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kustaa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kustaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kustaa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamotto tries to kick Kustaa off but Kustaa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kustaa there.
Kustaa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamotto tries to kick Kustaa off but Kustaa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kustaa 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kustaa in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamotto tries to kick Kustaa off but Kustaa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gootti Kustaa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakamotto takes one to the chin there.
Nakamotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kustaa manages to avoid it.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kustaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamotto misses with an uppercut
and Kustaa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamotto!
A lull in the action here.
Kustaa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kustaa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kustaa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kustaa in side control, throwing shots but Nakamotto defends.
Kustaa controls the position.
Kustaa landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustaa scores with punches from side control.
Kustaa taking a breather here.
Kustaa working the ground and pound.
Nakamotto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakamotto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kustaa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nakamotto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kustaa working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kustaa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nakamotto taking a bit of punishment here - Kustaa scoring with strikes.
Nakamotto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kustaa.
Kustaa is chipping away with strikes.
Kustaa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kustaa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nakamotto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kustaa in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kustaa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kustaa slows the pace down.
Kustaa lands an elbow.
Kustaa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kustaa is working Nakamotto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kustaa wants to control but Nakamotto is keeping him busy.
Kustaa scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kustaa is chipping away with strikes.
Nakamotto is rocked!
Kustaa prevents Nakamotto from escaping the position.
Kustaa taking a breather here.
Nakamotto tries to escape but Kustaa is in control.
Kustaa taking a breather here.
Kustaa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gootti Kustaa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nakamotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Kustaa off the cage and back into range.
Kustaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamotto throws a hook to the side of Kustaa's head but Kustaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kustaa's head.
Nakamotto throws a jab when Kustaa was well out of range.
Nakamotto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kustaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kustaa misses with a looping left.
Kustaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Gootti Kustaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kustaa misses with an uppercut. Nakamotto saw that one coming.
Kustaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamotto throws a shot from downtown. Kustaa moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustaa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamotto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kustaa is in Nakamotto's guard.
Kustaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamotto can do to turn this around?
Kustaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamotto is retaining full guard.
Kustaa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakamotto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kustaa cracks Nakamotto with a solid left hand.
Kustaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kustaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kustaa landing with the ground and pound.
Kustaa scoring with some ground and pound.
Kustaa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kustaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamotto's head.
Nakamotto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto being controlled here, momentarily.
Kustaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gootti Kustaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kustaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakamotto throws a hook but Kustaa blocks it.
Kustaa defending well as Nakamotto loads up on a big left hand.
Kustaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamotto throws an off balance right hand
and Kustaa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kustaa.
Kustaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gootti Kustaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kustaa distracts Nakamotto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kustaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kustaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atreyu Nakamotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamotto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kustaa defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gootti Kustaa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kustaa, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gootti Kustaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Korotkiy (ranked 2512 p4p, 224 weight class) and Stefan Harpik (ranked 2294 p4p, 212 weight class). Sergey Korotkiy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Korotkiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stefan Harpik!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harpik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korotkiy misses with a wild body shot.
Harpik with a poor takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harpik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korotkiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harpik scrambles back to his feet.
Korotkiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Harpik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korotkiy throws out the jab.
Korotkiy gets caught napping as Harpik dives in and scores a takedown. Korotkiy manages to retain guard.
Korotkiy wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harpik working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Korotkiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harpik lands a couple of digs.
Harpik works over Korotkiy with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Korotkiy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Korotkiy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Harpik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harpik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korotkiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korotkiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harpik is controlling him.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korotkiy looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik stays in close to Korotkiy's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harpik slips a straight right by Korotkiy.
Harpik fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Harpik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harpik shoots in and drives through. Korotkiy sprawls well.
Harpik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korotkiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harpik scrambles back to his feet.
Harpik misses with a takedown attempt
and Korotkiy counters with a three punch combo that has Harpik backing up. Harpik nods at Korotkiy to acknowledge the strikes.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown but Korotkiy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korotkiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harpik shoots in but no luck this time.
Korotkiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harpik manages to avoid it.
Harpik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harpik fails with the takedown
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harpik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korotkiy's waist but Korotkiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harpik off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korotkiy lands a head shot.
Korotkiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harpik slips under a jab.
Korotkiy stuffs the takedown attempt from Harpik. Harpik gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkiy throws a hook but Harpik avoids it easily.
Harpik closes the distance and clinches up with Korotkiy, looking for a takedown. Harpik pushes Korotkiy against the cage but Korotkiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korotkiy tries to sprawl but Harpik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harpik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korotkiy wants to get back to full guard.
Harpik is looking to take a break and control but Korotkiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korotkiy gets back to full guard.
Korotkiy has his hands on Harpik's head, controlling the position.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Korotkiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik cracks Korotkiy with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harpik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harpik chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harpik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harpik stops Korotkiy from standing up.
Harpik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Korotkiy trying to keep a closed guard but Harpik is proving a slippery customer.
Korotkiy has his hands on Harpik's head, controlling the position.
Korotkiy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Korotkiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Korotkiy 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.
Korotkiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harpik misses with a takedown
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korotkiy as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Korotkiy misses the target.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Harpik.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korotkiy sprawls well. Korotkiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harpik gets slowly back to his feet.
As Harpik looks to move away, Korotkiy throws a big counter combo but Harpik just gets out of the way.
Korotkiy lands with a hook. Harpik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Korotkiy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harpik.
Korotkiy wants to control but Harpik postures up.
Harpik lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkiy tries to buck Harpik off but Harpik is having none of it.
Check out the look on Harpik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Korotkiy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harpik.
Korotkiy is looking to regain half guard here but Harpik keeps moving and retains side control.
Korotkiy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harpik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korotkiy's head.
Harpik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korotkiy taking some punishment here, with Harpik in his half guard.
Korotkiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harpik.
Korotkiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harpik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harpik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korotkiy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harpik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harpik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harpik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korotkiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harpik working over Korotkiy with some ground and pound. Korotkiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korotkiy trying to control but Harpik postures up.
Harpik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harpik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harpik winds up and cracks Korotkiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Korotkiy wants to control but Harpik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Korotkiy manages to get to full guard.
Harpik is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harpik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Korotkiy keeps moving.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Korotkiy blocks nicely.
Korotkiy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Korotkiy keeps moving.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korotkiy wants to sweep here but Harpik controlling him for the moment.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harpik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Harpik darts in looking for a takedown but Korotkiy gets double underhooks and turns Harpik into the cage.
Harpik fails with the takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Korotkiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harpik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korotkiy cracks Harpik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korotkiy sprawls well. Korotkiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harpik gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Korotkiy misses its target.
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 Sergey Korotkiy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Korotkiy jabs at Harpik's body.
Korotkiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Harpik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korotkiy stuffs the takedown.
Harpik darts in looking for a takedown but Korotkiy gets double underhooks and turns Harpik into the cage.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Harpik.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harpik.
A little feinted left hand from Korotkiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korotkiy works Harpik's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik fails to land the takedown.
Korotkiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harpik under the eye.
Harpik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korotkiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korotkiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harpik can do to turn this around?
Korotkiy dips to his left and cracks Harpik with an uppercut!
Harpik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harpik tries for a takedown but Korotkiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korotkiy scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Stefan Harpik has been cut.
Harpik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korotkiy.
Harpik looks for a takedown but Korotkiy sprawls well.
Korotkiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Harpik should have avoided that one.
Korotkiy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korotkiy connects with a jab.
Korotkiy misses with an uppercut. Harpik saw that one coming.
Harpik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sergey Korotkiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stefan Harpik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harpik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Harpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Korotkiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Korotkiy catches Harpik right on the button with a cross.
Korotkiy leaves Harpik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harpik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korotkiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harpik fails with the takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harpik.
Korotkiy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harpik has his takedown stuffed
and Korotkiy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkiy lands with a cross.
Sergey Korotkiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Korotkiy misses the target.
Harpik has a takedown stuffed.
Harpik has his takedown stuffed
and Korotkiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korotkiy scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Korotkiy finds it's target.
Korotkiy lands a really nice looking cross but Harpik seems unphased.
Korotkiy scores with a body shot.
Korotkiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harpik ducks right into an uppercut from Korotkiy.
Harpik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Harpik looks to move away, Korotkiy throws a big counter combo but Harpik just gets out of the way.
Korotkiy lands with a hook. Harpik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korotkiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Korotkiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korotkiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korotkiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harpik.
Korotkiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harpik.
Harpik misses with a takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harpik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Korotkiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korotkiy scores with a body shot.
Stefan Harpik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harpik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harpik misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Korotkiy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Korotkiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korotkiy, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Korotkiy!
After the fight, Sergey Korotkiy 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 2201 p4p, 325 weight class) and Costa Ioannou (ranked 2775 p4p, 397 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Costa Ioannou!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannou sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costa Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannou gets a clinch.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ioannous head.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Ioannou lands a left hand.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Ioannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Ioannou misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Ioannou controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ioannou wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ioannou.
Ioannou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ioannou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ioannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ioannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ioannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ioannou swings around for an armbar but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ioannou's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou is looking for a triangle here but Phoenix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ioannou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phoenix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ioannou is being controlled here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ioannou is trying to strike from the bottom but Phoenix has passed into full mount.
Ioannou wants to control but Phoenix is having none of it.
Ioannou gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ioannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily.
Ioannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ioannou punching from the bottom.
Ioannou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ioannou is looking for a triangle but Phoenix pushes his legs off easily.
Ioannou has an active guard here but Phoenix has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix 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.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ioannou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ioannou duly obliges.
Ioannou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Ioannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ioannou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ioannou shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Ioannou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Ioannou.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix cracks Ioannou with a good jab.
Ioannou throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phoenix but Phoenix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ioannou.
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ioannou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ioannou can do to turn this around?
Ioannou slips under a jab from Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ioannou.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ioannou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix leaves Ioannou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Ioannou shoots in.
Ioannou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Phoenix explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ioannous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ioannou misses with a combination
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ioannou unleashes a big counter combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ioannou with a poor takedown
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Ioannou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ioannou staying out of range there.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Ioannou clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Ioannou can't get the takedown.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Ioannou blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ioannou backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Ioannou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phoenix is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ioannou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phoenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phoenix gets through Ioannou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ioannou is rocked!
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ioannou is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ioannou seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ioannou.
Phoenix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ioannou takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Ioannou against the cage. Phoenix is working some dirty boxing. Phoenix pushes off with a quick right hook! Ioannou goes down! Ioannou tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phoenix moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 274 p4p, 25 weight class) and Ross Barkley (ranked 956 p4p, 99 weight class). Piano comes to the cage accompanied by Rick going ham on a bitch. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley tries to clinch there but Piano circles away.
Piano cracks Barkley with an open hand slap.
Piano throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Piano misses with a straight right.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Piano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley digs a good hook to Piano 's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley lands a jab to the head.
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Piano misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley looks winded!
Nice body punch from Piano .
Piano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Piano tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Piano breaks the clinch.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Piano .
Piano slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.
Barkley 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.
Piano throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.
Barkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Piano to score with a decent uppercut.
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Piano pushes him off.
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Piano circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piano .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Piano circles away.
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkley has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Piano is avoiding it.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Piano .
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Piano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Piano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barkley rushes Piano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Piano can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
Piano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barkley if he has to take too many more of those.
Barkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Piano swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Piano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Piano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley drives through and clinches with Piano against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Piano - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Piano .
Piano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
A nice left hand lands by Piano .
Piano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano connects with a nice looking jab.
Barkley walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Piano swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano retains his heavyweight title!
Rick Piano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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