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AFC #14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hall (ranked 4937 p4p, 433 weight class) and Alexander Hamilton (ranked 3326 p4p, 323 weight class). Hamilton has chosen Alexander Hamilton as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamilton or not.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hamilton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hall wants to break free but Hamilton has control.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Hall darts in and clinches Hamilton up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall gets through Hamilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Hamilton is controlling him.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hamilton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hamilton! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 3360 p4p, 357 weight class) and Max Paddy (ranked 1968 p4p, 233 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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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Paddy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Paddy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looks to land a combination but Paddy avoids it well.
Smith avoids the body shot from Paddy.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paddy slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Paddy lands a nice uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paddy tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Paddy drops back down to his feet.
Smith is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Paddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Paddy.
Paddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Paddy fails to land.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Paddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Paddy is working Smith over against the cage.
Paddy looking for a takedown.
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Paddy.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paddy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paddy is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Paddy tries to pass.
Paddy trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Paddy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paddy passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith trying to control but Paddy postures up.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paddy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paddy is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Paddy seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Paddy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Paddy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paddy working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paddy is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Paddy is controlling him well.
Paddy is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paddy to get the leverage.
Paddy is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Paddy throws a big shot that misses.
Max Paddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paddy.
Smith misses the jab.
Paddy gets a clinch.
Paddy is looking for a takedown.
Paddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paddy tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Paddy.
Smith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Paddy is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Paddy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Smith follows into mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throwing strikes here but Paddy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Paddy tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paddy tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paddy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paddy is looking for a sweep.
Paddy being controlled for a moment.
Paddy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes down on Paddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paddy wants to get back to full guard.
Paddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Well, with Paddy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Paddy missing with strikes from the back.
Paddy working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Paddy looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Paddy gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Paddy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Paddy is in full control for now.
Paddy trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Paddy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paddy looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith tries to buck Paddy off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith scores with a head kick. Paddy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paddy if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paddy.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paddy can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paddy blocking some punches.
Frank Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paddy backwards.
Paddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Paddy scores with a hook to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paddy manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Frank Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paddy shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a hook.
Paddy instigates a clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Paddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paddy blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Paddy.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Paddy.
Max Paddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Paddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Paddy.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Paddy is blocking nicely.
Paddy gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paddy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to stand but Paddy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Paddy's legs - danger averted.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Paddy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paddy works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Paddy off and gets back to his feet.
Paddy shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paddy is defended easily by Smith.
Frank Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddy misses with a low kick.
Paddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paddy misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Paddy throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Paddy. Those never looked like landing.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a head kick but Paddy moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paddy takes one to the side of the head.
Frank Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paddy scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Smith!
An out of breath Frank Smith 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Henderson (ranked 3643 p4p, 308 weight class) and Alexander Gruzdev (ranked 2572 p4p, 229 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Gruzdev!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Henderson leaves Gruzdev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gruzdev shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Gruzdev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson clinches up with Gruzdev and pushes him back against the cage.
Gruzdev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gruzdev is keeping busy.
Gruzdev tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gruzdev.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Henderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gruzdev or not.
Gruzdev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Gruzdev manages to break the clinch.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruzdev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Gruzdev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson throws a hook but Gruzdev avoids it easily.
Gruzdev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gruzdev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Paul Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Gruzdev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzdev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gruzdev misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Gruzdev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gruzdev swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Gruzdev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gruzdev takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gruzdev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gruzdev to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruzdev throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henderson momentarily.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruzdev scores with a shot to the body.
Gruzdev throws out a powerful jab.
Gruzdev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Gruzdev swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Gruzdev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gruzdev lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Gruzdev catches Henderson right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzdev shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Gruzdev blocks an uppercut.
Gruzdev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Gruzdev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson just leaning against Gruzdev, taking a breather.
Gruzdev is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gruzdev avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Gruzdev is trying to break free.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Gruzdev avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Henderson gets through Gruzdev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gruzdev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Gruzdev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gruzdev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzdev misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.
Henderson darts in and clinches Gruzdev up against the cage.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Gruzdev as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev working hard to break the clinch.
Gruzdev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzdev is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzdev.
Henderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gruzdev throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gruzdev is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Gruzdev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gruzdev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gruzdev can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Gruzdev working hard to break the clinch.
Gruzdev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gruzdev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Gruzdev blocks an uppercut.
Gruzdev can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev connects with a jab.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Paul Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gruzdev darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Gruzdev into the cage.
Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson tries to clinch there but Gruzdev circles away.
Gruzdev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzdev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut
and Gruzdev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gruzdev moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzdev looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
Gruzdev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzdev scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gruzdev's efforts to push away.
Gruzdev lands an uppercut.
Gruzdev breaks the clinch.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruzdev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gruzdev throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson works over Gruzdev's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a hook
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Gruzdev ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson jabs at Gruzdev's body.
Henderson throws a jab when Gruzdev was well out of range.
Gruzdev shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Henderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paul Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gruzdev.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev digs a good body shot into Henderson's ribs.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Gruzdev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gruzdev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gruzdev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Gruzdev fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Gruzdev manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Gruzdev with a hook.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gruzdev.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzdev. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzdev.
Henderson throws a body punch but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Gruzdev wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Gruzdev lands a left hand.
Gruzdev manages to break the clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruzdev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruzdev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gruzdev throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Gruzdev throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson slips a jab from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gruzdev swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gruzdev counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Gruzdev slips the punch.
Gruzdev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gruzdev throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gruzdev tries to clinch
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruzdev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gruzdev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Gruzdev persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson is looking for a counter combo.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson lands a jab.
Gruzdev swinging wildly here.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Gruzdev keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Gruzdev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henderson doesn't seem phased though.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
Henderson walks into a jab.
Henderson cracks Gruzdev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gruzdev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruzdev shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Paul Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gruzdev.
Gruzdev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gruzdev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gruzdev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Henderson misses.
Gruzdev swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Gruzdev wants to counter with a clinch but Henderson pushes him away.
Gruzdev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzdev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Gruzdev swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gruzdev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruzdev 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gruzdev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Gruzdev thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Grimrock (ranked 2523 p4p, 289 weight class) and Big J Smiles (ranked 2643 p4p, 297 weight class). Smiles has chosen Smile Like You Mean It as his entrance music. 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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27
204 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Grimrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimrock throws a looping overhand right but Smiles ducks down to avoid it.
Grimrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimrock scores with a hook to the body.
Grimrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Smiles blocks an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Grimrock has a couple of punches blocked by Smiles.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smiles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smiles looks winded!
Grimrock pushes Smiles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grimrock tries to work over Smiles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiles backwards.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
Grimrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiles looking to throw knees to the head but Grimrock is blocking nicely.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smiles's defenses.
It looks like Big J Smiles has been cut.
Grimrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiles backwards.
Grimrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smiles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimrock lands an uppercut.
Smiles is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiles.
Smiles is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimrock finish him?
Smiles blocks an uppercut.
Grimrock has Smiles pressed against the cage. He pushes Smiles back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Grimrock throws a beautiful elbow that sends Smiles crashing to the floor! Grimrock piles on the pressure with more strikes! Smiles is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Grimrock!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nameless Fighter (ranked 1653 p4p, 165 weight class) and Walter Flanagan (ranked 2617 p4p, 226 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by Dan Balan Like. Flanagan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Wizard . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nameless Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flanagan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flanagan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter's efforts to push away.
Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter's waist but Fighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flanagan off to one side.
As Flanagan looks to move away, Fighter throws a big counter combo but Flanagan just gets out of the way.
Fighter moves into the clinch.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Flanagan.
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flanagan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fighter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Flanagan avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan throws a nice looking combination but Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flanagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Flanagan moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Flanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Flanagan jabs Fighter right on the nose. Fighter blinks but takes it well.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flanagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flanagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
As Flanagan looks to move away, Fighter throws a big counter combo but Flanagan just gets out of the way.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Flanagan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Flanagan avoids it well.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Flanagan slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Flanagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter tries to bum rush Flanagan with a series of wild strikes but Flanagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flanagan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Flanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flanagan clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Flanagan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan lands with a right to the head.
Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Flanagan is controlling him.
Fighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Fighter has managed to clinch.
Flanagan prevents Fighter from breaking the clinch.
Fighter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Flanagan.
Flanagan working aggressively here.
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Flanagan avoids nicely.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flanagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flanagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter with a body shot.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body.
Fighter throws a right hand that Flanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Flanagan also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Flanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flanagan dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter is fending him off so far but Flanagan persists. Nope, Fighter circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter gets caught napping as Flanagan dives in and scores a takedown. Fighter manages to retain guard.
Fighter wants to stand up but Flanagan is controlling him.
Flanagan wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flanagan stands and throws Fighter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flanagan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Flanagan crashes against the mat.
Fighter trying to remain calm as Flanagan controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nameless Fighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fighter throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flanagan.
Fighter lands a jab-cross combination.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Flanagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Flanagan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Flanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Flanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter is looking for a counter combo.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Flanagan avoids nicely.
Nameless Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flanagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Flanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanagan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
Flanagan changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
A punch combination from Flanagan misses.
Flanagan scores with a jab. Fighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a right hand that Flanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Flanagan also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flanagan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter avoids it really well and circles away.
Nameless Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan forces Fighter back against the cage and clinches.
Fighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Flanagan won't allow it.
Flanagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter throws a right hand that Flanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Flanagan also avoids with ease.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flanagan can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanagan slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Flanagan misses with a straight right.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Flanagan lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter moves into the clinch.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flanagan misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Flanagan takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Flanagan clinches.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fighter breaks the clinch.
Flanagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter. No joy for Flanagan on that attempt.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Flanagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Flanagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
Fighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Flanagan won't allow it.
Flanagan tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Flanagan back against the cage.
Fighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flanagan tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to force a seperation but Flanagan has the dominant position.
Flanagan looking to slow down the pace here.
Flanagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Flanagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flanagan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter tries to break the clinch but Flanagan is controlling the position.
Flanagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fighter is trying to force a seperation but Flanagan has the dominant position.
Flanagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Fighter is trying to push Flanagan away but Flanagan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flanagan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flanagan keeps control of Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nameless Fighter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fighter lands with a nice combination. Flanagan backs away looking to recover.
Flanagan scores with a hook.
Flanagan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Fighter throws a right hand that Flanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Flanagan also avoids with ease.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Flanagan avoids nicely.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Flanagan moves out of range.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a right hand that Flanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Flanagan also avoids with ease.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flanagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flanagan digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Flanagan moves in looking to clinch but Fighter pushes him off.
Flanagan digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Flanagan.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Flanagan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter drops his hands momentarily and Flanagan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flanagan slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Flanagan misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter feints a jab promting Flanagan to slip. Fighter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flanagan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Flanagan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Flanagan scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan connects with a single shot there.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Flanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Flanagan misses.
Flanagan takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Flanagan 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.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flanagan counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter throws a right hand that Flanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Flanagan also avoids with ease.
Flanagan closes the distance and clinches.
Flanagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flanagan has hold of one of Fighter's legs. Fighter is fighting the takedown attempt but Flanagan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Flanagan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter has wrist control.
Walter Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flanagan wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Flanagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flanagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter Flanagan.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nameless Fighter!
Nameless Fighter took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles North (ranked 1186 p4p, 146 weight class) and Sergey Chernishev (ranked 2225 p4p, 258 weight class). North comes to the cage accompanied by Men at Work - Down Under. Chernishev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Great elbows
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chernishev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but North checks it well.
North connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that North has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
North lands with a kick to the temple. Chernishev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
North shoots in looking for a takedown. Chernishev tries to sprawl out of it but North keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chernishev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
North shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but North avoids it easily.
A big right from North misses.
North doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
North takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chernishev works North's body with a nice hook.
North connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
North tries to land a front kick but Chernishev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
North shoots in looking for a takedown but Chernishev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing North's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chernishev slips a straight right by North.
North swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev looks to land a left hand but North moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chernishev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernishev.
North loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
North misses with the body kick
and Chernishev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for North!
Chernishev working away.
Chernishev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chernishev taking a breather here.
North manages to get back to half guard.
North looking for submissions off his back.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but North is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through North's hands, connecting with North's forehead.
Chernishev wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
Chernishev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
North gets full guard.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
North is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North is trying to work for a kimura but Chernishev is defending well.
North looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
North stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
North wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells North's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North stands up over Chernishev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
North trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
North trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
North landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells North's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
North lands a couple of digs.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
Chernishev is trying to keep North in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North lands a couple of decent looking shots.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
North trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
North landing some decent shots from guard.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernishev is on top in guard.
North throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Miles North will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chernishev is looking to land body kicks.
North bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chernishev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but North wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernishev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chernishev tries to get to full guard but North has control of the leg.
North is thwarting Chernishev's attempts to control the position.
North is nestled in close to Chernishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
North scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chernishev taking some punishment here, with North in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev trying to control here.
Ground and pound from North.
Chernishev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North throws a big elbow that misses.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
North lands a couple of digs.
North throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
North postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
North 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.
North slips nicely into half guard.
North takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev is not content to let North control the position.
Chernishev wants to control but North is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev wants to improve his position but North is controlling well.
North not doing much here.
Chernishev is trying to get back to full guard.
North sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chernishev defending well though.
Chernishev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
North looking to sit in guard and control but Chernishev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev postures up and lands a big shot to North's brow.
North tries to strike from the bottom.
North is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard.
North is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chernishev frees his head nicely. Oh but North has switched to an armbar! Chernishev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Miles North!
An out of breath Miles North 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Epicity (ranked 1135 p4p, 130 weight class) and Alonzo Trotter (ranked 1191 p4p, 140 weight class). Epicity comes to the cage accompanied by Semi Charmed Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alonzo Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Trotter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alonzo Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity motions for Trotter to come forward. Epicity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.
Trotter clinches up with Epicity and pushes him back against the cage.
Trotter successfully pulls guard.
Epicity seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Trotter keeps moving.
Epicity has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Epicity looking to sit in guard and control but Trotter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trotter stopping the sweep attempt from Epicity.
Epicity looking to control.
Trotter trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Epicity looking to control.
Trotter landing some decent shots from guard.
Epicity looking to control.
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.
Trotter landing with the ground and pound.
Trotter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trotter stays in close to Epicity's body and controls the position.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter preventing the sweep.
Trotter scoring with some ground and pound.
Trotter connects with a couple of short punches.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epicity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter works over Epicity with some ground and pound from guard.
Trotter 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epicity working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Midnight MMA inform me that Trotter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trotter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trotter 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trotter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Epicity wants to sweep but no luck.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trotter has gone for a leg lock! Epicity slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trotter's guard.
Trotter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity preventing the sweep.
Epicity wants to get up but he can't break Trotter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Epicity trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trotter tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Trotter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trotter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Epicity pushes Trotter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trotter.
Trotter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Epicity as he avoids it easily.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trotter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity scores with a hook.
Trotter is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trotter.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Trotter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Epicity is trying to defend but Trotter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Epicity is not content to let Trotter control the position.
Trotter winds up and cracks Epicity with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Epicity on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Epicity has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trotter is on him like a limpet, forcing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trotter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Epicity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Trotter.
Trotter walks into a straight right hand from Epicity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity misses with a hook
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Trotter lands.
Trotter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trotter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trotter postures up.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trotter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alonzo Trotter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Epicity keeping full guard, as Trotter tries to pass.
Trotter trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Trotter preventing the sweep.
Trotter stands up over Epicity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Epicity looking to control.
Trotter throws a strike but Epicity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter tries to strike from the bottom.
Trotter seems keen to control Epicity's posture.
Trotter wants to control but Epicity passes easily into half guard.
Epicity is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trotter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trotter wants to sweep here but Epicity controlling him for the moment.
Trotter trying to control the position.
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 Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Trotter throws a shot to the body.
Trotter wants to clinch
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trotter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epicity avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Trotter both land. Nice combination.
Trotter connects with a jab.
Trotter cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
Trotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epicity circles away quickly and effectively.
Trotter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trotter stalling the fight.
Trotter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Trotter moved out of range nicely.
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trotter's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Trotter misses its intended target.
Trotter throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity scores with a head kick.
Trotter misses with a hook
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trotter misses with a body shot
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter scores with a body shot.
Trotter takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trotter prevents a body shot from Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trotter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epicity cracks Trotter with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter pushes Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity digs a right hand into Trotter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trotter's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trotter.
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Trotter has his takedown stuffed
and Epicity counters with a big head kick but Trotter shrugs it off.
Trotter moves into range and clinches up with Epicity.
Trotter jumps guard and drags Epicity to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Epicity not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trotter is working an open guard so Epicity takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity slips a straight right by Trotter.
Epicity bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Trotter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trotter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trotter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trotter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Trotter misses.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Trotter is predictable there
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Trotter avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Trotter has managed to clinch.
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity lands a glancing blow to the side of Trotter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Epicity clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trotter misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Trotter throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Trotter fails with the takedown.
Trotter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epicity sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trotter somewhat.
Trotter dives in and grabs Epicity's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epicity pushes down on Trotter's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Trotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter moves out of range of the body kick.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trotter.
Trotter misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity throws a low kick, looking for Trotter's leg but Trotter calmly moves out of range.
Trotter swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Trotter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trotter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trotter scores with a leg kick.
Epicity cracks Trotter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trotter misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trotter.
Trotter lands with a right hand.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity checks the leg kick.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trotter walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Trotter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trotter misses with a wild combination.
Epicity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trotter digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trotter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trotter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trotter tries to score with a low kick but Epicity moves his leg out of the way.
Trotter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Epicity is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trotter looks to land a strike but Epicity avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trotter is one step ahead there.
Trotter postures up.
Trotter 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity wants to sweep but no luck.
Trotter with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Trotter looking to score a takedown here. Epicity is defending well but Trotter drives through and ends up in Epicity's guard.
Epicity scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Epicity ducks right into an uppercut from Trotter.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trotter rushes Epicity and presses him up against the cage.
Trotter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Epicity has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Trotter.
Trotter tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity throws the kick towards the body but Trotter avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trotter! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Trotter's shoulder, as Trotter tries to avoid the shot.
Trotter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Epicity.
A jab from Trotter misses.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trotter lands a jab to the head.
Trotter takes one on the button.
Trotter sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trotter cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trotter wants to clinch.
Epicity swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Trotter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Trotter scores with a jab to the head.
Trotter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Trotter is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Trotter throws a big shot that misses.
Trotter misses with a takedown attempt - Epicity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Trotter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epicity half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trotter scores with a one two! Epicity had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alonzo Trotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trotter tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trotter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Trotter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Trotter misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity avoids the body shot from Trotter.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trotter misses with a hook.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.
Trotter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity feints and then cracks Trotter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trotter down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alonzo Trotter.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity retains his welterweight title!
As Turbo Epicity got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm not surprised by the swirls'.
The defeated Alonzo Trotter had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Randleman (ranked 518 p4p, 59 weight class) and Karl Karlsson (ranked 988 p4p, 102 weight class). Karlsson has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Karl Karlsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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228 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson misses with a right hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Randleman takes the fight into the clinch.
Randleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Randleman.
A body shot lands from Randleman.
Randleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Randleman fails to land.
Randleman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Randleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman wants the takedown. Karlsson is fighting it off but Randleman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karlsson's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Randleman is controlling him.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Randleman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Randleman is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Randleman.
Randleman breaks from the clinch.
Randleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws out a leg kick but Randleman moves out of range and Karlsson only half commits.
Randleman avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
Randleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Randleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Randleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlsson 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 Randleman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randleman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Randleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Randleman clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karlsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randleman's elbow.
Karlsson stalling against the cage.
Randleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karlsson'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.
Nice elbow from Karlsson.
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Randleman.
Nice body punch from Randleman - that landed with a thud.
Karlsson stalling in the clinch but Randleman improves position.
Randleman tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson gets through Randleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Randleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Randleman tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Randleman.
Randleman has Karlsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Randleman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karlsson tumbling to the mat - Randleman dives into Karlsson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Quinton Randleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Randleman throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown.
Randleman needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Randleman tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Randleman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Randleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Randleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlsson's head.
Randleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randleman thows a huge punch but Karlsson dodges it nicely.
Randleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman is just content to waste time from the top position. Karlsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Randleman stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but Randleman is having none of it.
Randleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Randleman looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randleman wants to improve his position but instead Karlsson has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman is looking to get back to full guard here but Karlsson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Randleman tries to bench press Karlsson off him but Karlsson keeps the position.
Randleman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Karlsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Randleman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Randleman wants to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Randleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karlsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Randleman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman wants to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Randleman regains half guard.
Randleman wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Randleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randleman is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman is looking to control Karlsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randleman avoid being mounted?
Randleman wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman wants to sweep but Karlsson has passed to side control!
Randleman gets back to half guard.
Randleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Randleman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Karlsson jumps into side control!
Randleman tries to bench press Karlsson off him but Karlsson keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Randleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randleman looks for a takedown but Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Randleman's calf.
Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Randleman slows the pace down in half guard.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Randleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Randleman throws a strike but Karlsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman content to stall in guard here.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Randleman won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Randleman with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randleman is out of range.
Randleman fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Randleman does it's job there.
Randleman digs a good hook to Karlsson's body.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Karlsson.
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Randleman has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Randleman tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Randleman misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randleman.
Karlsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randleman digs a right hand into Karlsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlsson's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Randleman is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Randleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman goes for a takedown attempt but Karlsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Randleman avoids nicely.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randleman throws out the jab.
Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karlsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Randleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karlsson kicks off Randleman and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Randleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randleman misses with a takedown
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Randleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
Randleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl out of it but Randleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Randleman avoids it well.
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Karlsson misses
and Randleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Karlsson.
I think Karlsson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
A relieved looking Karl Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Quinton Randleman spoke after the fight, saying 'Really? i dident loose. everybody knows that. the judges got paid.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Beaverton (ranked 648 p4p, 73 weight class) and Slim Sylvia (ranked 1168 p4p, 117 weight class). Sylvia has chosen Some Country Shit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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272 lbs
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World class 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Beaverton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylvia looks to land a left hand but Beaverton moved out of range nicely.
Beaverton blocks a jab.
Beaverton instigates a clinch.
Beaverton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sylvia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beaverton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sylvia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lord Beaverton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaverton throws a body shot but no joy.
Sylvia misses with the combination.
Sylvia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beaverton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sylvia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sylvia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sylvia thumps Beaverton with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaverton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beaverton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaverton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sylvia throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sylvia. No joy for Beaverton on that attempt.
Beaverton lands a high kick!
Beaverton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaverton misses with an uppercut.
Sylvia throws the kick towards the body but Beaverton avoids it.
Beaverton misses with a head kick.
Sylvia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beaverton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beaverton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beaverton ducks under a wild hook from Sylvia.
Beaverton misses with a body kick.
Sylvia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beaverton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Sylvia responds with a good body kick, but Beaverton manages to step out the way in time.
Sylvia slips a jab and a cross from Beaverton.
Sylvia works Beaverton's body with a nice hook.
Beaverton throws a sloppy head kick
and Beaverton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beaverton throws a lazy uppercut
and Sylvia counters with a left to the body.
Slim Sylvia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sylvia throws a head kick but Beaverton moves out of range.
Beaverton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sylvia counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sylvia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beaverton.
Sylvia sizes up Beaverton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beaverton avoids the head kick by Sylvia.
Beaverton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sylvia cracks a nice hook into Beaverton's ribs.
Beaverton staying out of range there.
Sylvia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beaverton moves away.
Sylvia scores with a kick to the body.
Beaverton is breathing heavily.
Beaverton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beaverton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sylvia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaverton.
Sylvia lands a jab to Beaverton's midsection.
Beaverton throws a body kick that misses.
Beaverton shoots in looking for a takedown. Sylvia tries to sprawl out of it but Beaverton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sylvia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia throws a head kick that misses.
Sylvia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beaverton misses with a hook. Sylvia ducked under it nicely.
Beaverton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beaverton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beaverton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Lord Beaverton has been cut.
Sylvia blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Sylvia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sylvia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beaverton sprawling to the canvas! Beaverton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sylvia finish him?!
Beaverton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaverton drops his hands for a split second and Sylvia immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Beaverton face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Sylvia follows up with a right hand that knocks Beaverton into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Slim Sylvia!
Slim Sylvia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mon Ster (ranked 382 p4p, 41 weight class) and Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 372 p4p, 38 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ster might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Automatic - Monster. 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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260 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr lands a left and a right that send Ster crashing to the mat, dazed. Hellmuth Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hellmuth Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hellmuth Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ster misses with an uppercut. Hellmuth Jr saw that one coming.
Hellmuth Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Hellmuth Jr 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.
Ster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ster.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a hook.
Mon Ster's cut is getting worse.
Ster throws a head kick but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Ster throws a wild body kick that Hellmuth Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ster slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a nice strike.
Mon Ster's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hellmuth Jr stuns Ster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr lands a big uppercut and Ster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ster looks OK. Hellmuth Jr waves Ster back to his feet!
Hellmuth Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeez, Mon Ster's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ster throws an off balance right hand
and Hellmuth Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Ster to the canvas! Hellmuth Jr smells blood - he's punishing Ster with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ster has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Phil Hellmuth Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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