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KOFC 118 - Hallick vs Karelin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Froyo Hoyo (ranked 949 p4p, 110 weight class) and Estaban Chavez (ranked 1429 p4p, 151 weight class). Hoyo's entrance music is Bad to the bone. A fine choice. Froyo Hoyo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Froyo Hoyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estaban Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Hoyo saw that one coming.
Hoyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hoyo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoyo. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoyo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chavez momentarily.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoyo throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hoyo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoyo misses the target.
Estaban Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoyo blocks the body kick.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Hoyo's shoulder, as Hoyo tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoyo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Hoyo misses with a looping left.
Hoyo is looking to clinch but Chavez is avoiding it.
Chavez slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez looks to land a body kick but Hoyo moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoyo wants to clinch
and Chavez counters with a nice body kick.
Hoyo throws a good cross that connects.
Hoyo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoyo.
Chavez swings for the body but Hoyo moves out of range.
Chavez looks for the body kick but Hoyo saw that one coming.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoyo throws out the jab.
Chavez with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chavez.
Hoyo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Good exchange - Hoyo coming out on top.
Hoyo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Hoyo.
Chavez digs a good hook to Hoyo's body.
Hoyo lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo avoids a kick to the body.
Chavez misses with a body shot
and Hoyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoyo throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Chavez misses with a hook
and Hoyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Hoyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoyo missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Hoyo avoids it with no problem.
Hoyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoyo.
Hoyo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Hoyo's body.
Hoyo has Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoyo stalling in the clinch.
Hoyo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoyo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Chavez is trying to break free.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Hoyo avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
The referee calls for Hoyo to work.
Hoyo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez slowing the pace effectively.
Hoyo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoyo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoyo.
Hoyo working aggressively here.
Hoyo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Hoyo blocking some punches.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoyo controls his hands.
Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoyo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoyo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez is looking to control Hoyo's arms but Hoyo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chavez has his back to the cage.
Chavez leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoyo stalling.
Hoyo has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Come on Hoyo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hoyo tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoyo prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Hoyo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Froyo Hoyo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crunch! Chavez slams his shin into Hoyo's torso.
Chavez misses with a left hand
letting Hoyo counter with a right hand.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chavez scores with a hook.
Hoyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Chavez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Hoyo rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez looking to slow down the pace here.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoyo's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chavez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoyo throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chavez.
Hoyo is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyo misses with the head strike.
Chavez digs a right hand underneath Hoyo's ribcage. Hoyo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chavez just leaning against Hoyo, taking a breather.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Hoyo misses with an uppercut.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoyo takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Froyo Hoyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoyo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hoyo really felt that one!
Chavez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoyo takes a step back to recover.
Hoyo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chavez counters with a body kick.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Hoyo moved out of range.
Hoyo walks into a stiff left hand from Chavez.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Hoyo's body.
Hoyo misses with a hook.
Hoyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoyo misses the target.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoyo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoyo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoyo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoyo thuds his right hand into Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Hoyo.
Hoyo instigates a clinch.
Hoyo blocking some punches.
Hoyo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Hoyo.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoyo blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Hoyo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoyo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoyo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoyo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
A big left from Hoyo misses.
Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoyo throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chavez 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.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoyo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Hoyo's shoulder, as Hoyo tries to avoid the shot.
Hoyo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoyo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyo.
Hoyo moves into the clinch.
Chavez leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Hoyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez is struggling to control the position.
Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Hoyo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoyo gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoyo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hoyo.
Chavez leaning against his opponent.
Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoyo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estaban Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoyo.
Hoyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoyo backing away here, and Chavez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice combination there by Hoyo.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoyo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoyo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Hoyo is looking for a counter combo.
Chavez tries to move into range but Hoyo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoyo at a distance.
Hoyo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoyo.
Hoyo moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
Hoyo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Hoyo.
Froyo Hoyo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Chavez tries a body shot but Hoyo blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Chavez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Hoyo tries to tie him up.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyo controls the action.
Chavez tries to work over Hoyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez stalling in the clinch.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyo digs a right hand underneath Chavez's ribcage. Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoyo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hoyo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoyo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Chavez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Hoyo. Those never looked like landing.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoyo.
Hoyo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Hoyo moves out of range and Chavez only half commits.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoyo misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoyo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoyo is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Hoyo scores with a jab.
Chavez looks to clinch
and Hoyo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Hoyo didn't see that one coming.
Hoyo misses with a low kick.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoyo.
Hoyo misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Hoyo lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoyo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavez's sensitive parts.
Hoyo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Hoyo pushes him off.
Hoyo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
Chavez throws a right and a left that Hoyo avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoyo blocks the body kick.
Hoyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hoyo misses its intended target.
Chavez keeps Hoyo at a distance using the push kick.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Hoyo.
Chavez slips under a jab.
Hoyo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavez. That did some damage!
Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoyo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez looks for the body kick but Hoyo saw that one coming.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Estaban Chavez.
Well Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estaban Chavez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Forest Treadwell (ranked 2019 p4p, 303 weight class) and Yacob Nilsen (ranked 2455 p4p, 348 weight class). Treadwell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God gave me style, I’m coming home mix. Nilsen has chosen Lil Wayne - Right above it as his entrance music. Yacob Nilsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, De Forest Treadwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yacob Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treadwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Treadwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nilsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Treadwell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nilsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Treadwell.
Treadwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that drops Treadwell like a sack of potatoes! Nilsen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
After the big win, Yacob Nilsen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu McGrady (ranked 3098 p4p, 282 weight class) and Haislan Garcia (ranked 1721 p4p, 186 weight class). Haislan Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chosu McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Haislan Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
McGrady walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGrady shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGrady feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Garcia 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGrady 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.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
McGrady doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
McGrady has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Garcia is on him like a limpet, forcing McGrady back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia lands a shot to the body.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGrady lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia is covering up but some of the strikes from McGrady are getting through and doing damage.
McGrady 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.
McGrady tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke.
McGrady lands with a hammerfist to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia tries to roll but McGrady sticks to his back.
McGrady looking for the choke from the back.
Garcia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McGrady.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Garcia tries to break free.
McGrady gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Garcia is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McGrady off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Garcia tries to roll but McGrady sticks to his back.
McGrady loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Garcia hold on?
Garcia wants to escape the position.
McGrady doesn't have the hooks in and Garcia manages to turn into his guard.
McGrady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGrady doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrady is keeping the position for now.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia postures up.
McGrady throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia prevents McGrady from getting back to his feet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
McGrady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but McGrady blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGrady keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
McGrady trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrady is retaining full guard.
McGrady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGrady or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady misses the shot to the body.
McGrady misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGrady doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGrady needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps McGrady's head back.
McGrady throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia tries a quick counter leg kick but McGrady is wise to it.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McGrady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
McGrady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
McGrady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
Garcia with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrady gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
Chosu McGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Garcia catches McGrady right on the button with a cross.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
McGrady scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia is looking to slow McGrady down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
McGrady looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia scores with a jab. McGrady acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia thuds his right hand into McGrady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGrady dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGrady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGrady looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGrady's sensitive parts.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses McGrady's front leg but catches the back leg as McGrady tries to avoid it.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia cracks McGrady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from McGrady.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGrady. McGrady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice combination there by McGrady.
Garcia leaves McGrady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of McGrady 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGrady darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns McGrady into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGrady!
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGrady.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGrady shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed McGrady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
McGrady dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGrady gets the takedown into side control.
Garcia is trying to control McGrady's posture but McGrady avoids it.
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia 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.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia is trying to control the position but McGrady postures up.
Garcia 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.
McGrady passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGrady scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - McGrady scoring with strikes.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGrady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia tests McGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from McGrady does it's job there.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia misses the jab.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
Garcia sizes up McGrady with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
A punch combination from McGrady misses.
Garcia lunges at McGrady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGrady's hand.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia thumps McGrady with a low kick.
McGrady shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia thuds his right hand into McGrady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGrady in his tracks.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGrady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
McGrady wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Chosu McGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
McGrady scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGrady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGrady postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
McGrady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrady trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
McGrady throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McGrady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGrady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGrady trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGrady on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
McGrady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. McGrady pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
McGrady walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGrady's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1539 p4p, 172 weight class) and Master Roshi (ranked 3640 p4p, 362 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Roshi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roshi leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Dux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roshi throws out the jab.
Dux tries to counter with a takedown but Roshi is quick to defend against it.
Dux has closed the distance and engaged Roshi in a clinch.
Dux lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dux misses with a head shot. Roshi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roshi is keeping the position for now.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is stalling in the full guard.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Roshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roshi manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Roshi's guard.
Roshi keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Roshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux stops Roshi from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dux closes the distance and pushes Roshi back into the cage.
Dux swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dux has him pressed against the cage.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux stuns Roshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Master Roshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roshi throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roshi.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roshi scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Dux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Dux tries to counter with a takedown but Roshi is quick to defend against it.
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Dux wants a takedown.
Roshi manages to break the clinch.
Roshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Roshi gets caught napping as Dux dives in and scores a takedown. Roshi manages to retain guard.
Roshi wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dux is looking to clinch.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roshi feints the counter takedown.
Dux moves forwards but Roshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dux darts in and clinches Roshi up against the cage.
Roshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roshi stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux working aggressively here.
Dux is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Roshi's face as Dux controls the position.
Dux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Dux.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dux has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dux is trying to get an arm triangle but Roshi is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries for a kimura but Roshi is defending well.
Dux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roshi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dux's guard! Nice work there by Roshi!
Roshi wants to stand but Dux is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Roshi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dux has tightened it up now! Roshi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Dux!
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mubango (ranked 998 p4p, 33 weight class) and Doctor Doolittle (ranked 1947 p4p, 54 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mubango might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jessie J - Bang Bang. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Mubango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doolittle avoids the body shot from Mubango.
Doolittle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mubango's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doolittle checks a leg kick.
Mubango misses with the body kick
and Doolittle counters with a nice uppercut.
Doolittle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mubango. That one must have hurt.
Doolittle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doolittle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mubango throws a chopping leg kick but Doolittle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mubango throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doolittle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mubango keeps Doolittle at a distance using the push kick.
Doolittle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doolittle throws a body punch but Mubango moves out of range.
Doolittle throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Mubango lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Mubango finds it's target.
Mubango misses with a straight right.
Doolittle tries to clinch but Mubango moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mubango misses.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Mubango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mubango throws a hook but Doolittle avoids it easily.
Doolittle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mubango closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doolittle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doolittle dodges the ground and pound from Mubango.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mubango scores with a couple of short elbows.
Doolittle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Doolittle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doolittle tries to escape but Mubango is in control.
Mubango has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mubango trying to control the position but Doolittle is working away.
Doolittle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mubango is controlling him well.
Mubango 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango throws an elbow but Doolittle slips to the side and avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mubango throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Doolittle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mubango has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mubango lands some shots froms side control.
Doolittle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mubango has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mubango scores with punches from side control.
Mubango working the body and head with strikes.
Doolittle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mubango throws a strike aimed at the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle avoids it well.
Mubango in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Doolittle is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mubango yanks on the arm and Doolittle is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mubango.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Dibley (ranked 327 p4p, 32 weight class) and Peleki Tuala (ranked 663 p4p, 70 weight class). Dibley comes into the arena with Duane Dibley blaring out of the sound system. Tuala has chosen Dock of Fiji as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duane Dibley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peleki Tuala!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Tuala blocks the low kick.
Tuala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dibley fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Tuala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dibley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibley throws a body punch but Tuala moves out of range.
Tuala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Tuala tries to get set, Dibley tries to push him back and clinch up but Tuala manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been informed that Tuala has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dibley throws a low kick, looking for Tuala's leg but Tuala calmly moves out of range.
Dibley is looking to land body kicks.
Dibley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala looks to land a body kick but Dibley moved away.
Tuala throws a right hand that Dibley ducks under and follows up with a left that Dibley also avoids with ease.
Dibley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuala! But no joy.
Dibley throws a jab when Tuala was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuala circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Tuala misses.
Peleki Tuala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuala misses with an uppercut
and Dibley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dibley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dibley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dibley walks into a stiff left hand from Tuala.
It looks like Duane Dibley has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuala, right into the meat.
Dibley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuala.
Dibley misses with a kick to the body.
Tuala follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tuala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dibley misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dibley.
It seemed like Tuala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Tuala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dibley misses with an uppercut.
Dibley misses with a body shot.
Duane Dibley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuala misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuala.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dibley. Tuala shrugs it off though.
Dibley slips under a jab.
Dibley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dibley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tuala counters with a straight right hand.
Tuala throws a poor cross that misses
and Dibley counters by clinching up.
Tuala tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuala lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Tuala.
Dibley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuala lands an elbow that stopped Dibley in his tracks for a moment.
Dibley pulls guard.
Tuala looking to pass the guard.
Tuala trying to control the position from guard on top but Dibley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuala forces his way into half guard.
Dibley is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dibley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dibley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuala.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dibley trying to control but Tuala postures up.
Dibley is staying active underneath Tuala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dibley tries to get to full guard but Tuala has control of the leg.
Dibley is refusing to be controlled, as Tuala sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dibley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Duane Dibley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duane Dibley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tuala misses with a body shot.
Dibley darts in trying to clinch
and Tuala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuala throws a wild body kick that Dibley sees coming a mile off.
Tuala with a jab.
Dibley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tuala scores with a jab. Dibley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuala.
Dibley catches Tuala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dibley misses with a kick to the body
and Tuala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibley looks for the body kick but Tuala saw that one coming.
Tuala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dibley blocks a leg kick.
Dibley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuala has time to react.
Dibley misses the body punch
and Tuala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dibley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
Dibley shoots in and drives through. Tuala sprawls well.
A nice side step and Tuala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dibley works Tuala's body with a nice hook.
Dibley has Tuala up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Dibley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuala misses with a body punch.
Tuala working aggressively here.
Tuala digs a right hand underneath Dibley's ribcage. Dibley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Dibley fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibley.
Tuala throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibley.
Tuala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuala lands with a light punch inside.
Duane Dibley's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Tuala fails to land.
Dibley has a couple of punches blocked by Tuala.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tuala.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dibley or not.
Tuala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tuala tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
Tuala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuala throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibley.
Tuala misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuala lands with a light punch inside.
Tuala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuala tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
Dibley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuala backwards.
Tuala tries to work over Dibley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Tuala.
Dibley trying to control the position but instead, Tuala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dibley into the cage.
Dibley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tualas head.
Tuala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dibley lands a shoulder strike.
Tuala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tuala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Dibley blocking some punches.
A short right from Tuala.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuala.
A right hand to the body from Tuala.
Tuala lands with a left to the head.
Tuala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dibley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuala.
Tuala lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tuala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tuala.
Tuala tries to work over Dibley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuala lands a right hand.
Tuala drops Dibley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dibley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dibley is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibley misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peleki Tuala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duane Dibley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tuala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tuala looks to land a right hand but Dibley moved out of range.
Dibley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Tuala misses.
Dibley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tuala.
Tuala cracks Dibley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tuala has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dibley to stand back up!
Oh Dibley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dibley tries a head kick but it misses.
Dibley seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuala throws an overhand right that drops Dibley like a sack of potatoes! Tuala dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peleki Tuala!
Peleki Tuala is the new heavyweight champion!
Peleki Tuala 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.
In defeat, Duane Dibley stepped up to the mic, saying 'IQ99'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stubb (ranked 601 p4p, 20 weight class) and Leif Eirikson (ranked 553 p4p, 29 weight class). Eirikson has chosen If I had a heart as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Eirikson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eirikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Stubb misses the shot to the body.
Eirikson takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
Eirikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stubb.
Eirikson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eirikson misses with a body shot
letting Stubb counter with a right hand.
Eirikson misses with a body shot
and Stubb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stubb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eirikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb throws a right hand that misses
and Eirikson counters with a left to the body.
Stubb misses with a looping left.
Eirikson's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eirikson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eirikson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stubb lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eirikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stubb misses with a left hand
and Eirikson counters with a nice body shot.
Stubb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb throws a lazy right hand but Eirikson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eirikson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stubb gets a clinch.
Eirikson misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Eirikson.
Stubb is breathing heavily.
Eirikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eirikson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eirikson lands a nice uppercut.
Eirikson throws a big uppercut that drops Stubb! More strikes from Eirikson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stubb lies dazed against the cage as Eirikson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Eirikson!
An out of breath Leif Eirikson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 200 p4p, 30 weight class) and Mahalo Bittencourt (ranked 495 p4p, 67 weight class). San Pedro comes to the cage accompanied by Gunman. Mahalo Bittencourt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahalo Bittencourt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittencourt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
San Pedro cracks Bittencourt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bittencourt connects with an inside leg kick.
Bittencourt throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bittencourt.
Donk. San Pedro catches Bittencourt right on the button with a cross.
Crunch! Bittencourt slams his shin into San Pedro's torso.
Bittencourt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
Bittencourt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bittencourt.
And Bittencourt responds with a good body kick, but San Pedro manages to step out the way in time.
Bittencourt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bittencourt throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bittencourt.
Bittencourt lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bittencourt throws a good cross that connects.
San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Bittencourt with an uppercut!
San Pedro checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San Pedro cracks Bittencourt with a good jab.
Bittencourt misses with a body kick.
San Pedro is looking to counter the offense by Bittencourt and move into the clinch.
San Pedro takes a swing at Bittencourt's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bittencourt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bittencourt.
San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bittencourt. Bittencourt obviously looking to wear him down.
Bittencourt keeps the fight on the outside.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bittencourt tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bittencourt misses with a right hand
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Bittencourt moves away and avoids it.
Bittencourt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bittencourt wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bittencourt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters by clinching up.
Bittencourt swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bittencourt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bittencourt.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Bittencourt misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bittencourt throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
San Pedro tries to work over Bittencourt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bittencourt misses with the head strike.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bittencourt lands a left hand.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Bittencourt blocks it.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt misses with some punches.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bittencourt controls the action.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bittencourt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bittencourt.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Bittencourt lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bittencourt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Bittencourt blocks an uppercut.
Bittencourt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bittencourt can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Bittencourt working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bittencourt misses with a looping right.
It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bittencourt.
San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Bittencourt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro.
A nice side step and Bittencourt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bittencourt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bittencourt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bittencourt misses with a low kick.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Bittencourt manages to avoid it.
Bittencourt staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - San Pedro scores with a four punch combination!
Bittencourt throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side.
Bittencourt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bittencourt throws a body kick that misses
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick.
Bittencourt thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt delivers a nice body kick.
Bittencourt thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bittencourt avoids it.
Bittencourt checks a leg kick nicely.
Bittencourt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by San Pedro.
San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt misses with a wild body shot.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
San Pedro lands with an overhand left.
Bittencourt tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bittencourt scores with a nice body kick.
Bittencourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bittencourt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bittencourt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bittencourt throws a leg kick that is checked
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittencourt throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bittencourt misses with a body shot.
San Pedro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bittencourt manages to circle out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bittencourt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Bittencourt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Bittencourt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bittencourt tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bittencourt misses
and San Pedro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bittencourt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt misses with some punches.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bittencourt controls his hands.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Bittencourt's ribcage. Bittencourt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bittencourt controls his hands.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bittencourt's elbow.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bittencourt managing to block the knees to the body from San Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bittencourt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Bittencourt.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bittencourt's elbow.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bittencourt misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bittencourt controls his hands.
San Pedro is leaning against Bittencourt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San Pedro tries to work over Bittencourt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Bittencourt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bittencourt can turn it around.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bittencourt controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mahalo Bittencourt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bittencourt misses with a looping left.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Bittencourt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bittencourt slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro 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 Bittencourt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bittencourt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bittencourt 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 San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bittencourt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt lands with a nice body kick.
San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bittencourt to score with a decent uppercut.
Bittencourt connects with a high kick.
Bittencourt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bittencourt to score with a decent uppercut.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Bittencourt tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.
San Pedro moves out of range as Bittencourt throws a body kick.
Bittencourt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut.
Bittencourt lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bittencourt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bittencourt connects with the punch.
Bittencourt misses with a straight right.
San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bittencourt avoids it.
Bittencourt misses with a low kick.
Bittencourt throws a leg kick that misses.
Bittencourt scores with a hook.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bittencourt.
Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bittencourt lands with an overhand left.
Bittencourt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro clinches up with Bittencourt and pushes him back against the cage.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Bittencourt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bittencourt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San Pedro or not.
Bittencourt blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt misses with some punches.
Bittencourt misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bittencourt controls the action.
Bittencourt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt blocking some punches.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Bittencourt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bittencourt working aggressively here.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Bittencourt.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bittencourt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bittencourt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bittencourt.
Bittencourt misses with the head strike.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bittencourt blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro.
Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahalo Bittencourt really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
San Pedro lands with an overhand left.
Bittencourt is rocked!
Bittencourt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
San Pedro tries to counter by clinching up but Bittencourt breaks away and moves out of range.
Bittencourt is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
Bittencourt slips a jab from San Pedro.
Bittencourt fakes the leg kick and cracks San Pedro in the body.
San Pedro lands a big uppercut and Bittencourt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bittencourt looks OK. San Pedro waves Bittencourt back to his feet!
Bittencourt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
San Pedro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bittencourt! San Pedro dives in looking to finish! Bittencourt is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Esteban San Pedro 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 528 p4p, 26 weight class) and Jari Mountain (ranked 301 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28 - 12 - 0 |
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54
209 lbs
31 - 22 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain jabs Out right on the nose. Out blinks but takes it well.
Out pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mountain tries to score with a low kick but Out moves his leg out of the way.
Mountain scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Out throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Mountain digs a good hook to Out's body.
Mountain defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Out seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mountain takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Out was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Out was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Out checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Out ducks down to avoid it.
Out throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mountain scores with a body shot.
Out keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Out swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Out throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Out just misses with a punch to the body.
Out is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mountain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Out takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Out lands a nice shot to the body.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Out as he checks the leg kick.
Out stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountain.
Mountain motions for Out to come forward. Mountain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Out on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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!
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Out checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mountain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Out scores with a nice strike.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Out cracks a nice hook into Mountain's ribs.
Out slips under a jab from Mountain.
Out misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Out slips a straight right by Mountain.
Out throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Out blocks the low kick.
Out is looking to counter punch.
Mountain misses the jab.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Out moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mountain.
Mountain lands with a nice body punch.
Mountain lands with a slapping head kick.
Out moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Mountain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Out moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Out moves out of range of the leg kick from Mountain.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Out off balance momentarily.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Out's head but Out sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Out wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Out.
Mountain throws a right hand that misses
and Out counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mountain! Out lets Mountain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mountain lands a nice hook to Out's body. Out takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
Out was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mountain cracks Out with a good jab.
Out lands a big right hand that sends Mountain crashing to the mat! Out stays standing though and waves Mountain back to his feet!
Mountain is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Out makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mountain is still on wobbly legs! Can Out finish him?
Mountain looks winded!
Out scores with a body shot.
Out thuds a left hand into Mountain's body.
Mountain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Out drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mountain's head, knocking him out cold! Out is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
Knock Out thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Hallick (ranked 236 p4p, 12 weight class) and Vitaly Karelin (ranked 418 p4p, 21 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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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Hallick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin throwing shots but Hallick is blocking nicely.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hallick defending well though.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin throwing shots but Hallick is blocking nicely.
Hallick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a head shot. Hallick uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallick keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hallick has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hallick avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Hallick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Hallick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Hallick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hallick swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Karelin to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hallick.
Hallick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallick wants it to stay on the feet.
Hallick throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hallick counter with a right hand.
Hallick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karelin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hallick counter with a right hand.
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Al Hallick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Hallick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelin.
A slow jab from Hallick misses its intended target.
Karelin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallick throws out the jab.
Karelin feints the counter takedown.
Karelin checks a leg kick.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karelin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hallick misses with a left hand
and Karelin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelin slips under a jab.
Karelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hallick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Hallick moves away and avoids it.
Hallick misses with a straight right.
Hallick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hallick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hallick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hallick looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Karelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallick.
Karelin throws a jab when Hallick was well out of range.
Hallick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karelin just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallick digs a good hook to Karelin's body.
Hallick misses with a lunging right hand
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin lands with a right hand.
Karelin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karelin scrambles back to his feet.
Hallick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karelin's head.
Hallick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelin.
Hallick lands a high kick!
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Karelin throws a hook but Hallick avoids it easily.
Hallick misses with a straight left.
Hallick misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hallick.
Karelin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallick. Hallick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karelin cracks a nice hook into Hallick's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Al Hallick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hallick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hallick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karelin has time to react.
Hallick throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Hallick circles away easily
and Hallick counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hallick as Karelin shoots in.
Hallick lands with a nice body punch.
Karelin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Hallick is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallick is looking to counter punch.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallick is just out of range.
Karelin moves out of range as Hallick strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karelin working the head and body with strikes.
Hallick trying to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hallick's head.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hallick to regain full guard.
Karelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hallick's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hallick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Hallick keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hallick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hallick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hallick looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Karelin finds it's target.
Hallick throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
Hallick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hallick throws a head kick that misses.
Hallick tries a head kick but it misses.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hallick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
Karelin misses with a left hand
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Hallick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hallick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karelin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin cracks Hallick with a solid left hand.
Hallick is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin cracks Hallick with a solid left hand.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Karelin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hallick's head.
Hallick looking to control.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Al Hallick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallick misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karelin, as that shot connected.
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karelin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallick misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
Hallick throws a right hand that misses
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallick.
Hallick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karelin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hallick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallick misses with a straight right.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
Hallick defending well as Karelin loads up on a big left hand.
Karelin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hallick throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin throws a good cross that connects.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Hallick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hallick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Hallick counters with a low kick, right behind Karelin 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallick.
Hallick slips a jab from Karelin.
Hallick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallick.
Hallick throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Hallick.
Hallick stuffs the takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Vitaly Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Hallick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hallick jabs Karelin right on the nose. Karelin blinks but takes it well.
Hallick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin lands with a good body shot.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallick can pounce on him.
Hallick jabs Karelin right on the nose. Karelin blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallick.
Karelin throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitaly Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hallick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
Hallick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin throws a jab when Hallick was well out of range.
Hallick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallick misses with a left hand
and Karelin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Hallick clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hallick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karelin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallick's head.
A big left from Hallick misses.
Hallick misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karelin, as that shot connected.
Hallick throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Hallick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karelin throws a jab when Hallick was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hallick lands a slapping body shot.
Karelin gets a double leg takedown into Hallick's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallick looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses. Hallick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karelin's guard. Nice move by Hallick!
Hallick is looking to stand up but Karelin won't let him.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karelin misses with a head shot. Hallick uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Hallick keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallick has wrist control.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Hallick's cut is getting worse.
Karelin works over Hallick with some ground and pound from guard.
Al Hallick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hallick tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karelin! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Hallick. No joy for Karelin on that attempt.
A lazy left from Karelin finds it's target.
A jab from Karelin does it's job there.
Hallick is rocked!
Jeez, Al Hallick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hallick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Hallick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallick ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Hallick throwing a counter right hand but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Hallick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hallick seems to have got his legs back now.
Hallick throws a looping overhand right but Karelin ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallick throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Karelin counter with a right hand.
Karelin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karelin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hallick's half guard.
Hallick manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallick gets caught flat footed, as Karelin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hallick has Karelin pulled in close to control his posture.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses. Hallick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karelin's guard. Nice move by Hallick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vitaly Karelin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hallick throws a leg kick
and Karelin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karelin.
Hallick is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Hallick keeps moving.
Karelin distracts Hallick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Hallick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Vitaly Karelin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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pop
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