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Gladius #28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Mayfield (ranked 5709 p4p, 505 weight class) and Evander Kuchinello (ranked 8209 p4p, 598 weight class). Jackie Mayfield had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Evander Kuchinello enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackie Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evander Kuchinello!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Mayfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuchinello doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Mayfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayfield.
Kuchinello walks into a straight right hand from Mayfield.
Mayfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuchinello has time to react.
Mayfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Evander Kuchinello has been cut.
Mayfield connects with a looping right hand.
Kuchinello misses the jab.
Mayfield tries to bum rush Kuchinello with a series of wild strikes but Kuchinello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuchinello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayfield 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.
A jab from Mayfield does it's job there.
Mayfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuchinello.
Mayfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mayfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuchinello off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Kuchinello.
Mayfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuchinello lands with a shot to the body.
Mayfield tests Kuchinello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayfield lands an overhand right.
Kuchinello misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchinello throws a head kick but Mayfield moves out of range.
Mayfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayfield looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayfield blocks a head kick by Kuchinello.
Kuchinello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuchinello.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield scores with a three punch combo!
Mayfield blocks a head kick by Kuchinello.
Mayfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuchinello shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuchinello takes one to the chin there.
Mayfield throws a combination that misses
and Kuchinello counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuchinello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Mayfield misses.
Kuchinello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayfield.
Mayfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuchinello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuchinello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mayfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchinello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuchinello walks into a stiff left hand from Mayfield.
Kuchinello throws a big shot that misses.
Kuchinello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuchinello moves forwards but Mayfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuchinello ducks under a wild hook from Mayfield.
Kuchinello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Mayfield does no damage.
Mayfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuchinello off the cage and back into range.
Mayfield throws a combination. Kuchinello tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mayfield is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayfield blocks a head kick by Kuchinello.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuchinello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackie Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mayfield.
Kuchinello misses with a body shot.
Mayfield misses with a two punch combination.
Kuchinello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayfield.
Mayfield thuds his right hand into Kuchinello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuchinello throws a big shot that misses.
Mayfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuchinello takes a swing at Mayfield's ribcage but misses.
Mayfield scores with a hook.
Kuchinello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayfield throws a good cross that connects.
Mayfield is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mayfield scores with a one two! Kuchinello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuchinello walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Mayfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Kuchinello'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.
Kuchinello takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuchinello.
Kuchinello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuchinello.
Kuchinello throws a lazy right hand but Mayfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Mayfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuchinello throws a hook but Mayfield avoids it easily.
Mayfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuchinello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mayfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuchinello has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayfield misses with the combination.
Kuchinello works over Mayfield's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayfield looks to land a combination but Kuchinello avoids it well.
Mayfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuchinello is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Mayfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuchinello.
Mayfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayfield misses with the combination.
Kuchinello tries to clinch up.
Mayfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuchinello dodges the punch combination from Mayfield.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuchinello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuchinello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mayfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuchinello momentarily.
Mayfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuchinello can do to turn this around?
Kuchinello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayfield blocks a head kick by Kuchinello.
Kuchinello throws a head kick that misses.
Jackie Mayfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayfield misses with a straight left.
Mayfield blocks a head kick by Kuchinello.
Mayfield tests Kuchinello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuchinello is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayfield.
Mayfield tries to bum rush Kuchinello with a series of wild strikes but Kuchinello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackie Mayfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuchinello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuchinello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayfield.
Mayfield slips a jab and a cross from Kuchinello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mayfield looks to land a combination but Kuchinello avoids it well.
Mayfield throws out a powerful jab.
Mayfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuchinello.
Kuchinello looks to land a combination. Mayfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuchinello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Kuchinello misses.
Mayfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuchinello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayfield lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuchinello drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuchinello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayfield sets himself, and Kuchinello steps forward looking for the clinch! Mayfield avoids it this time.
Kuchinello misses with a hook.
Mayfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuchinello eats them both and turns towards Mayfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuchinello lands a head kick!
Kuchinello avoids the body shot from Mayfield.
Kuchinello throws a shot from downtown. Mayfield moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayfield misses the target.
Mayfield stalks Kuchinello and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuchinello's face. Kuchinello staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuchinello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuchinello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuchinello doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuchinello fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchinello walks into a jab.
Kuchinello avoids the body shot from Mayfield.
Kuchinello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuchinello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Mayfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evander Kuchinello's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuchinello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuchinello throws a right hand that misses
and Mayfield counters with a left and a right that stings Kuchinello.
Kuchinello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mayfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuchinello throws a hook but Mayfield blocks it.
Mayfield lands with a right hand.
Mayfield scores with a jab. Kuchinello acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Kuchinello looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuchinello ducks under a wild hook from Mayfield.
A left and a right from Mayfield both land. Nice combination.
Mayfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuchinello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchinello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayfield connects with a body shot that sends Kuchinello's belly button to the back.
Kuchinello tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayfield lands a two punch combo.
Mayfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuchinello rushes Mayfield and presses him up against the cage.
Kuchinello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuchinello avoids the body shot from Mayfield.
Mayfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuchinello closes the distance and pushes Mayfield back into the cage.
Kuchinello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuchinello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield feints a jab promting Kuchinello to slip. Mayfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuchinello slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuchinello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuchinello.
Mayfield misses with an uppercut. Kuchinello saw that one coming.
Donk. Mayfield catches Kuchinello right on the button with a cross.
Mayfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuchinello. Kuchinello circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayfield scores with a jab. Kuchinello acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayfield throws a right hand that Kuchinello ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuchinello also avoids with ease.
Kuchinello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayfield misses with a double jab.
Kuchinello throws a looping overhand right but Mayfield ducks down to avoid it.
Mayfield throws a hook but Kuchinello blocks it.
Mayfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchinello shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mayfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuchinello throws a body punch but Mayfield moves out of range.
Mayfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuchinello misses with a head kick.
Mayfield looks to land a combination but Kuchinello avoids it well.
And Kuchinello tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuchinello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuchinello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Kuchinello misses.
Mayfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuchinello circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuchinello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Evander Kuchinello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuchinello lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuchinello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuchinello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayfield misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchinello is looking to clinch but Mayfield is avoiding it.
Kuchinello tries to clinch up but Mayfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuchinello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayfield scores with a punch to the head.
Kuchinello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackie Mayfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayfield scores with a nice right hand.
Kuchinello throws a sloppy head kick and Mayfield moves out of range easily.
Mayfield sizes up Kuchinello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Mayfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Mayfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Malloy (ranked 3559 p4p, 448 weight class) and Fifth Winger (ranked 6217 p4p, 616 weight class). Winger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PAIN IS TEMPORARY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Malloy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fifth Winger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malloy lands a jab to Winger's midsection.
Winger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malloy lands with a nice combination. Winger backs away looking to recover.
Winger scores with a hook.
Malloy misses with a wild body shot.
Malloy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malloy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malloy feints a jab promting Winger to slip. Malloy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Winger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malloy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winger misses with a straight left.
Winger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malloy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malloy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malloy missing with a left hand there. Winger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Malloy.
Winger dips to his left and cracks Malloy with an uppercut!
It looks like Michael Malloy has been cut.
Winger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malloy was well out of range. Poor timing from Winger.
Malloy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malloy works the jab nicely.
Winger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malloy.
Malloy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malloy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winger scores with a jab to the head.
Malloy is rocked!
Malloy drops his hands for a split second and Winger immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Malloy face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Winger follows up with a right hand that knocks Malloy into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fifth Winger!
A less than humble Fifth Winger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Chain (ranked 4122 p4p, 361 weight class) and Duke McStoner (ranked 2880 p4p, 267 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buzz Chain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke McStoner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from McStoner misses the target.
Chain throws a leg kick
and McStoner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McStoner throws a jab but it's blocked by Chain.
Chain wants to clinch but McStoner slips to the side
and McStoner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chain tries to clinch up
and McStoner counters with a straight right hand.
Chain darts in trying to clinch
and McStoner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McStoner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McStoner circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chain moves to clinch but McStoner breaks away
and McStoner counters with a straight right hand.
Chain closes the distance but McStoner moves to the side
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
Chain is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Chain hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duke McStoner!
Duke McStoner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Alkamid (ranked 2912 p4p, 248 weight class) and Shamil Kerimov (ranked 3858 p4p, 299 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shamil Kerimov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheikh Alkamid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shamil Kerimov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerimov shoots in but Alkamid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kerimov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alkamid did well to prevent Kerimov getting side control.
Kerimov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kerimov drops an elbow to the side of Alkamid's head.
Alkamid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerimov.
Kerimov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alkamid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kerimov is working away from the top position though.
Alkamid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alkamid tries to get out of the position.
Alkamid is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kerimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alkamid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerimov on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerimov thows a huge punch but Alkamid dodges it nicely.
Kerimov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kerimov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alkamid keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerimov working the head and body with strikes.
Kerimov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerimov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alkamid keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alkamid actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkamid missing with punches from the bottom.
Kerimov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alkamid keeps working.
Kerimov wants to free his trapped foot but Alkamid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alkamid controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kerimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alkamid.
Kerimov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Alkamid.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerimov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkamid's corner calls for a 1-2. Alkamid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kerimov misses with a takedown attempt - Alkamid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cheikh Alkamid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Kerimov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kerimov.
Alkamid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alkamid struggling a bit here.
Alkamid looks to move to half guard but instead Kerimov has passed into mount! Damn!
Kerimov lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerimov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alkamid is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alkamid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A nice elbow there by Kerimov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkamid is looking to improve his position but Kerimov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kerimov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kerimov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kerimov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Kerimov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kerimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alkamid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kerimov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Alkamid misses the target.
Jab, jab by Alkamid - just one landing.
It looks like Shamil Kerimov has been cut.
Alkamid looks to land a left hand but Kerimov moved out of range nicely.
Kerimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alkamid throws a lazy right hand but Kerimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alkamid lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kerimov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alkamid dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheikh Alkamid!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 3154 p4p, 316 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 3774 p4p, 362 weight class). 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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25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vazzappo throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tony Vazzappo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vazzappo scores with a decent looking hook.
Vazzappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Vazzappo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vazzappo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vazzappo clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Vazzappo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vazzappo lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vazzappo digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vazzappo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazzappo pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Vazzappo.
A left hand lands to the body for Vazzappo.
Smith looks winded!
Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Vazzappo forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Vazzappo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith is trying to drag Vazzappo to the mat but Vazzappo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vazzappo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vazzappo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vazzappo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Vazzappo breaks the clinch.
Vazzappo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Vazzappo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vazzappo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Vazzappo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Vazzappo has the dominant position.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vazzappo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a shoulder strike.
Vazzappo'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.
Vazzappo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vazzappo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vazzappo works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Vazzappo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith wants to break free but Vazzappo has control.
Vazzappo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Vazzappo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vazzappo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vazzappo lands a body shot.
Vazzappo is struggling to control the position.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Vazzappo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Vazzappo both land. Nice combination.
Vazzappo lands a jab to the head.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vazzappo to the ground. Smith is now in Vazzappo's guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Smith'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.
Smith goes for a double leg but Vazzappo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vazzappo continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Vazzappo misses.
Vazzappo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazzappo tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vazzappo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vazzappo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Vazzappo is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith wants to control the pace but Vazzappo is squirming around nicely.
Smith working for a submission but Vazzappo is keeping him at bay.
Vazzappo tries to buck Smith off so he can stand up but Smith has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Vazzappo falls backwards, slamming Smith to the mat but Smith holds on tight! Vazzappo is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Myres (ranked 2794 p4p, 389 weight class) and Tor Troeng (ranked 2933 p4p, 399 weight class). Robert Myres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tor Troeng's chin.
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26
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tor Troeng!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres moves in looking to clinch but Troeng pushes him off.
Troeng let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Myres does no damage.
Troeng looks to land a right hand but Myres moved out of range.
As Troeng tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Troeng manages to avoid the attempt.
Troeng's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Troeng's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Troeng throws a jab but it's blocked by Myres.
Myres wants to clinch
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres misses with a double jab
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Troeng.
Myres lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Myres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Troeng! But no joy.
Myres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Troeng connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Myres scrambles back to his feet.
Myres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myres throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Troeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeng keeps the fight on the outside.
Troeng doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Myres is looking to clinch.
Myres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myres moves to clinch but Troeng breaks away
and Troeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myres rushes Troeng and presses him up against the cage.
Myres misses with a body punch.
Troeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myres throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Troeng blocking some punches.
Myres lands a damaging elbow.
Troeng blocks a body shot from Myres.
Troeng presses Myres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Troeng scores with a shot to the side of Myres's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myres.
Myres misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troeng.
Myres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troeng's elbow.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troeng blocking some punches.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Troeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troeng lands with a right to the head.
Myres misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Troeng.
Myres creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myres struggles to land a body shot inside as Troeng controls his hands.
Troeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myres misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Troeng.
Troeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myres misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Troeng.
A body shot lands from Troeng.
Myres working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Troeng prevents a body shot from Myres.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Troeng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Troeng dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Troeng slips a jab and a cross from Myres.
Troeng throws out a counter right but Myres avoids it with no problem.
Myres takes a jab right on the kisser.
Troeng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myres.
Myres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Troeng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Troeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres wants to clinch up but Troeng keeps it at a distance.
Troeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Myres has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Troeng.
Myres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Troeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres tries to throw a body punch but Troeng avoids it by throwing Myres back against the cage.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Myres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myres misses with a body punch.
A short left from Troeng.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Troeng working aggressively here.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myres tries a body shot but Troeng blocks it.
Tor Troeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Troeng.
Troeng blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myres just misses with a elbow thrown towards Troeng's brow.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Troeng prevents a body shot from Myres.
Troeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Troeng.
Troeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Troeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myres pushes off an throws an elbow but Troeng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myres can't find room to land a body shot as Troeng controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troeng's elbow.
Troeng blocking some punches.
Troeng takes an elbow to the temple.
Myres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Troeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Troeng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Troeng lands a right hand.
Troeng blocks the elbow strike.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Troeng avoids a wild elbow strike from Myres.
Troeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Troeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Troeng lands with a light punch inside.
Myres is rocked!
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Troeng.
Troeng avoids the elbow strike from Myres, against the cage.
Troeng presses Myres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myres misses with some punches.
Myres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troeng's elbow.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troeng drops Myres onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Myres is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Myres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Troeng is leaning against Myres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Myres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myres seems to have got his legs back now.
Troeng blocks a body shot from Myres.
Troeng lands a right hand.
Myres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troeng's elbow.
Troeng creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Myres with a big uppercut! Myres tries to clinch up but Troeng pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Myres to the mat! Myres covers up and Troeng unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tor Troeng!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Savea (ranked 1584 p4p, 161 weight class) and Billy Bob Thornton (ranked 2618 p4p, 246 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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25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Savea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but Savea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thornton scores with a jab to the head.
Savea misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
Thornton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Savea throws a lazy uppercut
and Thornton counters with a three punch combo that has Savea backing up. Savea nods at Thornton to acknowledge the strikes.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Savea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savea cracks Thornton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savea misses the jab.
Savea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Savea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton darts in and clinches Savea up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Savea misses with some punches.
Thornton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thornton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thornton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Savea counters with a straight right hand.
Thornton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savea at a distance.
Thornton clinches with his opponent.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Savea digs a right hand into Thornton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thornton's gas tank.
Savea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savea misses with the head strike.
Thornton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Savea.
Savea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savea 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton misses with a left hand
and Savea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thornton instigates a clinch.
Thornton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a knee strike.
Savea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Savea.
Thornton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savea backwards.
Savea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savea lands a shot to the body.
Savea pushes Thornton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thornton looks winded!
Savea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Savea can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Savea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savea lands with a short shot to the head.
Savea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Savea lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Savea.
Savea lands a nice uppercut.
Thornton is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea lands a big right hand that drops Thornton! The killer instinct kicks in and Savea finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Savea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Savea!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allisha Abel (ranked 2013 p4p, 245 weight class) and Charles Carmichael (ranked 2117 p4p, 255 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allisha Abel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Carmichael !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael tries to bum rush Abel with a series of wild strikes but Abel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abel fails to land the takedown.
Carmichael throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abel on the side of the head.
Carmichael connects with a right hand. Abel shakes it off.
Abel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carmichael to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carmichael jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmichael , as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carmichael slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Charles Carmichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abel takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Carmichael misses its intended target.
It looked like Abel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carmichael catches Abel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abel has been working on his balance at Cozad Amsterdam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carmichael .
Abel shoots in and drives through. Carmichael sprawls well.
Abel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Carmichael tries to get set, Abel tries to push him back and clinch up but Carmichael manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmichael slaps away a takedown attempt from Abel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carmichael with the counter takedown but Abel avoids it easily.
Carmichael has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allisha Abel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmichael lands a glancing blow to the side of Abel's head.
Abel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abel moves away from the strike by Carmichael .
Carmichael paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael throws a series of punches but Abel moves out of range.
Carmichael lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carmichael .
A punch combination from Carmichael misses.
As Carmichael looks to move away, Abel throws a big counter combo but Carmichael just gets out of the way.
Carmichael might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carmichael lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmichael , as that shot connected.
Charles Carmichael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carmichael moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carmichael defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abel.
Good shot there by Carmichael .
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!
Good shot there by Carmichael .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel moves forwards but Carmichael connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carmichael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abel.
Abel 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.
Abel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carmichael is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abel, into his guard.
Carmichael really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carmichael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmichael has managed to get both his arms back between Abel's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carmichael dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Carmichael as Abel shoots in.
Allisha Abel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carmichael scores with a nice strike.
Carmichael lands a nice shot that snaps Abel's head back.
Abel fails with the takedown.
And Carmichael tries to counter it with a takedown but Abel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carmichael lands with a right hand.
Abel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body. Abel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice sprawl there from Carmichael as Abel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allisha Abel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carmichael circles away.
Carmichael lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carmichael tests Abel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carmichael connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Carmichael .
Carmichael scores with the left hand. Abel knows he should have avoided that one.
Carmichael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carmichael looks to land a combination but Abel avoids it well.
Carmichael scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carmichael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abel on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel ducks under a wild hook from Carmichael .
Abel feinted with a counter takedown.
Charles Carmichael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carmichael throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Carmichael .
Carmichael jabs Abel right on the nose. Abel blinks but takes it well.
Abel tries for a takedown but Carmichael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carmichael feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carmichael as he avoids it easily.
Abel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carmichael circles away.
Abel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carmichael lands with an uppercut that bounces Abel off the cage and back into range.
Abel fails to land the takedown.
Carmichael scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carmichael .
A jab lands there for Carmichael .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmichael misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abel moves away from the strike by Carmichael .
Abel takes one to the chin there.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body. Abel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carmichael stuns Abel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carmichael uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abel has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carmichael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carmichael lands a two punch combo.
Abel fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Carmichael . No joy for Abel on that attempt.
Carmichael with the counter takedown but Abel avoids it easily.
Abel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael with a nice cross.
Carmichael throws a series of punches but Abel avoids them all with ease.
Carmichael scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carmichael lands a glancing blow to the side of Abel's head.
Carmichael lands with an uppercut that bounces Abel off the cage and back into range.
No luck for Abel with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allisha Abel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmichael slaps away a takedown attempt from Abel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carmichael with the counter takedown but Abel avoids it easily.
Abel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carmichael wriggles free and stands up.
Allisha Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carmichael .
Abel slips under a jab from Carmichael .
As Carmichael tries to get set, Abel tries to push him back and clinch up but Carmichael manages to avoid the attempt.
Carmichael lands a lovely overhand right.
Carmichael ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carmichael throws out a powerful jab.
Charles Carmichael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carmichael swivels and escapes.
Abel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carmichael defends well and Abel ends up having to push Carmichael into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carmichael feints the counter takedown.
Carmichael lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carmichael .
Jab, jab by Carmichael - just one landing.
Abel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carmichael to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carmichael tries to sprawl but Abel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carmichael pushes Abel off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel fails with a takedown attempt.
Abel throws a right and a left that Carmichael avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Carmichael .
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Carmichael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carmichael 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Carmichael !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 538 p4p, 81 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 1270 p4p, 160 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Tessin.
Sonnen stuffs the takedown attempt from Tessin. Tessin gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tessin misses with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control.
Tessin tries to bench press Sonnen off him but Sonnen keeps the position.
Tessin is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Tessin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen landing a few strikes.
Tessin tries to improve position but can't.
Tessin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sonnen 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.
Tessin tries to improve position but can't.
Sonnen wants to stand but Tessin is controlling his arm.
Tessin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tessin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sonnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Sonnen is trying to control. Tessin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tessin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sonnen lands a big elbow - Tessin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sonnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Chael Sonnen 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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