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IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bogard (ranked 3390 p4p, 370 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 3931 p4p, 415 weight class). Johnny Walker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker lands a head shot.
Walker tests Bogard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Bogard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker pushes Bogard up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bogard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Walker tries to circle away but Bogard has him pinned against the cage.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogard.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker blocks a body shot from Bogard.
Bogard tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Bogard darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Bogard into the cage.
Walker throws a nice head kick!
Bogard throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bogard.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
Bogard is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Oh Bogard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker stuns Bogard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bogard seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Walker is trying to push Bogard away but Bogard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Bogard.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bogard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker prevents a body shot from Bogard.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Bogard's head.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bogard stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Bogard tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker rushes Bogard and presses him up against the cage.
Bogard presses Walker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bogard stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogard tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body.
Bogard tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bogard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bogard has him pressed against the cage.
Bogard throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Walker misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker scores with a jab. Bogard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bogard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
Bogard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard lands a leg kick that knocks Walker off balance momentarily.
Walker blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Walker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bogard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Bogard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bogard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walker has time to react.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogard forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Bogard.
Bogard has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Walker prevents a body shot from Bogard.
Bogard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Bogard misses its intended target.
Walker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bogard with a body shot.
Walker works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogard.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Bogard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Bogard looking to slow down the pace here.
Andy Bogard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bogard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bogard slips a jab from Walker.
Walker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogard blocks a low kick nicely.
Bogard tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker throws a leg kick which misses Bogard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bogard tries to avoid it.
Bogard tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker gets a clinch.
Bogard misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard is trying to stall.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Bogard can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Bogard.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard.
Bogard moves into the clinch successfully.
Bogard trying to land knees to the body.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Bogard keeps him there for the moment.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Bogard landing knees to the body.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogard looks to throw a body kick
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
No luck for Bogard with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bogard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bogard misses.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnny Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Bogard walks into a jab.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bogard tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogard wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker slips under a jab from Bogard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bogard drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Bogard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walker takes a shot to the head.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogard wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lands a head shot.
Bogard is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bogard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker connects with a jab.
Bogard tries to land a leg kick but Walker saw it coming and moves away.
Bogard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bogard closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bogard pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogard slows down the pace here.
Bogard has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Walker blocks a body shot from Bogard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Bogard scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogard prevents a body shot from Walker.
Bogard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Walker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Walker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Andy Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogard. That snapped Walker's head back.
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bogard tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker is looking to slow Bogard down with leg kicks.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogard gets a clinch.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Bogard with an uppercut!
Bogard tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogard tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker scores with a leg kick.
Walker throws a body kick that misses
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Walker is rocked!
Walker is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bogard Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Walker is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Bogard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Bogard waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Darwin (ranked 1046 p4p, 126 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 1900 p4p, 227 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei wants to clinch
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Darwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei misses with a body shot
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Darwin counters with a left and a right that stings Lupei.
Lupei is rocked!
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Darwin counters with a series of strikes. Lupei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
Lupei throws the left hand but Darwin avoids the punch easily.
Darwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei with a nice cross.
Lupei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Darwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei is looking to slow Darwin down with leg kicks.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Darwin shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Darwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darwin staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Darwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Darwin's leg. Darwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a left to the body.
Lupei throws the left hand but Darwin avoids the punch easily.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Darwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin dodges the punch combination from Lupei.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei closes the distance but Darwin moves to the side
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Darwin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Darwin's ribcage. Darwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Darwin tries to circle away but Lupei has him pinned against the cage.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei trying to control the position but instead, Darwin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lupei into the cage.
Darwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Darwin tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei is working Darwin over against the cage.
Darwin is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Darwin is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Lupei drives through and clinches with Darwin against the cage.
Darwin tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei throws a jab when Darwin was well out of range.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charlie Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Darwin's leg but Darwin calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Darwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei lands a jab-cross combination.
Darwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darwin blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Darwin throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei closes the distance but Darwin moves to the side
and Darwin counters with a left to the body.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Darwin counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Darwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lupei throws a combination that misses
and Darwin counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Darwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
Darwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei drives through and clinches with Darwin against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Darwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
Darwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lupei stuns Darwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Darwin moved out of range nicely.
Darwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a right hand that misses
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Darwin finish him?
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 cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
Lupei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lupei.
We've been told by Darwin's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lupei throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Darwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Darwin.
Darwin gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lupei 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 2768 p4p, 152 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 2218 p4p, 119 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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31
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31
140 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bell trying to hold on to Pacheco's head to control him but Pacheco postures up.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pacheco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Pacheco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Pacheco trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Pacheco has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Pacheco is very close to passing his half guard.
Pacheco seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Pacheco has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bell wants to improve his position but Pacheco is controlling well.
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Pacheco has control of the leg.
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Pacheco sits in half guard.
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pacheco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco prevents Bell from improving his position.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Pacheco sits in half guard.
Pacheco is looking for a kimura here.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Pacheco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacheco.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pacheco is working away from the top position though.
Pacheco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bell's head.
Pacheco wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pacheco is working away from the top position though.
Pacheco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Pacheco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Pacheco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacheco feints the counter takedown.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacheco's waist but Pacheco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pacheco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pacheco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.
Pacheco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pacheco is trying to control. Bell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pacheco tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bell controls his leg.
Pacheco is just content to waste time from the top position. Bell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pacheco slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco is controlling the pace.
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacheco pulls his head out easily.
Pacheco prevents Bell from improving his position.
Pacheco trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell tries to roll over but Pacheco keeps him under control.
Pacheco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pacheco won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell wants to improve his position but instead Pacheco has moved into half guard.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pacheco is working away from the top position though.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Pacheco.
Bell moves into full guard.
Pacheco is sitting in close to Bell's body. Bell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pacheco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pacheco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dominique Bell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 1878 p4p, 224 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 2332 p4p, 265 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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24
152 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalama Amana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana throws a big shot that misses.
Thistlewhite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amana tries to avoid it but Thistlewhite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amana to the ground. Amana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.
Thistlewhite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thistlewhite shoots and misses
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Thistlewhite moves away and avoids it.
Thistlewhite fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
Amana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a double leg but Amana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Thistlewhite tries to get set, Amana tries to push him back and clinch up but Thistlewhite manages to avoid the attempt.
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but Amana circles away easily
and Amana counters with a right hand to the body.
Thistlewhite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thistlewhite looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Amana. No joy for Thistlewhite on that attempt.
Amana connects with a nice looking jab.
Thistlewhite is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thistlewhite circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Amana. Thistlewhite falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Amana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 1682 p4p, 237 weight class) and Terry Bogard (ranked 2071 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Terry Bogard enters the cage!
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29
185 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
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179 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
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Bogard shows good takedown defense.
Bogard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bogard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yonic throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Yonic walks into a stiff left hand from Bogard.
Bogard scores with a leg kick.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard fakes the leg kick and cracks Yonic in the body.
Yonic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bogard sprawls well initially but Yonic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic winds up and cracks Bogard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but Bogard defending well.
Bogard is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
Yonic 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.
Yonic is nestled in close to Bogard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yonic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to Bogard's temple.
We've been hearing that Yonic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yonic prevents Bogard from standing back up.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bogard actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic prevents Bogard from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yonic trying to control the pace.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Yonic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Yonic passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yonic landing strikes.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Bogard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bogard is trying to escape the position but Yonic is controlling the position.
Bogard is looking to reverse the position.
Yonic cracks Bogard with a big elbow.
Yonic controls the position from side control.
Yonic is putting a hurting on Bogard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yonic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yonic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bogard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yonic lands a few punches from side control.
Bogard is looking for a sweep.
Yonic lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic controlling the position.
Bogard is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control.
Yonic trying to control the position but Bogard is working away.
Yonic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yonic throws out a loose jab but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Bogard misses
and Yonic counters with a shoot takedown. Bogard fights it but they end up in guard.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bogard wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Bogard has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bogard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Bogard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yonic trying to control but Bogard is working from the bottom.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic content to stall in guard here.
Bogard wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yonic is in close to Bogard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yonic cracks Bogard with a solid left hand.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Bogard working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
Bogard wants to stand up but Yonic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard looking for a guillotine here but Yonic defends easily.
Yonic works over Bogard with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Bogard's legs - danger averted.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Yonic passes Bogard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yonic tries to pass to full mount but Bogard defends it.
Bogard taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogard trying to control from the bottom.
Yonic working over Bogard with some ground and pound. Bogard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bogard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bogard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Yonic counter with a right hand.
Bogard with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogard.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yonic throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yonic slips a jab and a cross from Bogard.
Yonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
Yonic lands with a nice body punch.
Yonic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yonic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bogard was covering up waiting for the punch and Yonic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yonic works over Bogard with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yonic distracts Bogard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bogard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yonic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Bogard's legs - danger averted.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard wants to stand and escape but Yonic is having none of it.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic works over Bogard with some ground and pound from guard.
Bogard keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Bogard.
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Bogard keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Bogard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yonic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bogard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yonic, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Comeon Hitme (ranked 1696 p4p, 265 weight class) and Mike Snow (ranked 2821 p4p, 385 weight class). Hitme's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Face Fisted - Dethklok. Comeon Hitme has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
215 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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31
220 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comeon Hitme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hitme turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hitme manages to end up in side control.
Hitme fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snow wants to control but Hitme postures up.
Hitme cracks Snow with a big right hand but Snow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hitme swings around for an armbar but Snow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hitme's guard.
Snow stays in close to Hitme's body and controls the position.
Snow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hitme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snow has managed to get both his arms back between Hitme's legs - danger averted.
Snow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitme is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hitme thows a huge punch but Snow dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitme misses with a head shot. Snow uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitme's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hitme chips away with some ground and pound.
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet.
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snow throws a couple of heel strikes.
Hitme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hitme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hitme is aware though and is defending well.
Snow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hitme lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow punching from the bottom.
Hitme throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to sweep here but Hitme controlling him for the moment.
Hitme working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitme landing some decent shots from guard.
Snow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hitme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitme chips away with some ground and pound.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snow trying to keep a closed guard but Hitme is proving a slippery customer.
Hitme is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Hitme is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hitme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitme postures up in Snow's guard and throws a big left but Snow blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitme stopping the sweep attempt from Snow.
Hitme postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Snow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitme lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Snow looking to control.
Hitme landing with the ground and pound.
Hitme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitme throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow is trying to keep Hitme in close.
Snow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitme's guard.
Snow is in close to Hitme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
Snow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snow preventing the sweep.
Snow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hitme isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snow stacks Hitme on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snow!
Hitme is not content to let Snow control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comeon Hitme dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hitme takes the fight into the clinch.
Hitme gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snow preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hitme is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.
Snow manages to get to full guard.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow controls Hitme momentarily but Hitme frees himself.
Hitme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hitme stopping the sweep attempt from Snow.
Snow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitme postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Comeon Hitme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitme throws a big right hand that misses.
Hitme throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitme's guard. Nice move by Snow!
Snow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hitme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Hitme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Hitme is keeping the position.
Hitme throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hitme wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitme striking off his back but it's not causing Snow any problems.
Hitme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snow trying to control but Hitme is working from the bottom.
Hitme has an active guard here but Snow has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitme is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hitme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitme misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Snow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Snow is nestled in close to Hitme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hitme is trying to get back to full guard.
Snow slows the pace down in half guard.
Hitme landing a few short strikes.
Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow slows the pace down in half guard.
Hitme moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hitme is rocked!
Snow loads up on a big left hand. Hitme felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Snow looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hitme can't hide his disappointment, as Snow celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Snow!
Mike Snow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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#R1#
Viki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.#CL#
Yaj takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Yaj.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Viki controls the action.
Yaj is struggling to control the position.
Yaj avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Viki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Viki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viki works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like CM Yaj has been cut.
Yaj tries to bum rush Viki with a series of wild strikes but Viki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Viki counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Viki misses
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viki doesn't seem bothered though.
Viki throws a right hand that misses
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viki thuds a left hand into Yaj's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Viki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Viki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Viki throws a right and a left that Yaj avoids nicely.
Yaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yaj is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Viki.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Viki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yaj rather than just go for the knockout.
Viki misses with a hook to the body
and Viki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Yaj lands the left hand.
Yaj's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viki under the eye.
A solid body kick from Viki.
Viki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Viki misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yaj.
Viki throws an overhand right that lands on Yaj's shoulder, as Yaj tries to avoid the shot.
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yaj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viki connects with a body shot that sends Yaj's belly button to the back.
Viki loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viki lands a jab to Yaj's midsection.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaj misses with a jab to the body
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Viki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yaj's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Viki.
Viki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yaj tries to move into range but Viki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miki Viki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CM Yaj's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viki moves away.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
Viki is looking for the big counter here.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viki counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miki Viki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viki is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Viki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Yaj.#CUT#
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.#T1#
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick.
Yaj lunges at Viki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viki's hand.
Yaj throws the left hand but Viki avoids the punch easily.
Viki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viki counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Viki is just out of range.
Viki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Viki lands with a straight right. Yaj didn't see that one coming.
Yaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#
Viki is rocked!
Yaj sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Viki's defenses. It connects perfectly with Viki's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CM Yaj!
CM Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 475 p4p, 24 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 772 p4p, 42 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that Araujo avoids nicely.
Araujo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lemieux sprawls and moves away.
Araujo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lemieux prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemieux is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lemieux is trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lemieux is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arany Dali (ranked 113 p4p, 17 weight class) and Tank Ispa (ranked 374 p4p, 58 weight class). Arany Dali had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arany Dali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Ispa misses.
Jab from Ispa.
Nice defenses there by Dali.
Dali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ispa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dali.
Dali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ispa.
Dali looks to land a left hand but Ispa moved out of range nicely.
Ispa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dali defends well and Ispa ends up having to push Dali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa throws a hook but Dali avoids it easily.
Ispa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dali.
A counter left hand to the body from Dali misses its target.
Ispa moves out of range as Dali strikes.
Ispa lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ispa.
Dali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ispa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ispa scores with a hook to the body. Dali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ispa lands with a shot to the body.
Ispa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ispa.
Ispa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dali did well to prevent Ispa getting side control.
Ispa is looking to stall here but Dali recovers full guard.
Ispa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dali holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dali dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa is trying to control the position but Dali postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ispa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dali controls the pace.
Ispa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dali is defending well. Ispa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dali has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ispa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tank Ispa!
Tank Ispa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tank Ispa decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Heavyweight (ranked 41 p4p, 2 weight class) and Vladimir Impaler (ranked 267 p4p, 14 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Heavyweight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Impaler!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Impaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Impaler moves away.
Impaler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heavyweight throws out the jab.
Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impaler scores with a sloppy right hand. Heavyweight should have avoided that one.
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Heavyweight has Impaler up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Impaler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Impaler's ribcage. Impaler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Impaler controls his hands.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Impaler blocks it.
Impaler pulls guard.
Heavyweight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Impaler is looking for a triangle but Heavyweight pushes his legs off easily.
Heavyweight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heavyweight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Impaler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heavyweight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Impaler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Impaler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL inform us that Impaler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heavyweight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Heavyweight wants to control from the top but Impaler keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight stays in close to Impaler's body and controls the position.
Impaler wants to sweep but no luck.
Heavyweight 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Impaler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heavyweight slips a straight right by Impaler.
Impaler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heavyweight thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heavyweight lands with a cross.
It looks like Vladimir Impaler has been cut.
Impaler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Impaler throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Impaler scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavyweight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heavyweight misses with a double jab
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a jab to Impaler's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Impaler will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heavyweight throws a jab when Impaler was well out of range.
Heavyweight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heavyweight slips a jab from Impaler.
Impaler gets tackled into the cage by Heavyweight. Heavyweight maintains the clinch.
Impaler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Heavyweight uses from the top position.
Heavyweight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Impaler is on top in guard.
Impaler wants to pass the guard but Heavyweight is keeping the position.
Heavyweight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Impaler on the ground.
Heavyweight controlling Impaler's posture.
Heavyweight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heavyweight wants to sweep but no luck.
Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Impaler from controlling successfully.
Heavyweight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Impaler.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight.
Impaler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight lands with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight moves out of range as Impaler strikes.
Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heavyweight tries to counter by clinching up but Impaler breaks away and moves out of range.
Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Impaler is avoiding it.
Impaler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the body
and Impaler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heavyweight wants to clinch
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight misses with a left hand
and Impaler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heavyweight throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Impaler circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Impaler.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Impaler counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight pushes Impaler up against the cage in a clinch.
Impaler blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Impaler manages to break the clinch.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Impaler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Impaler circles away and keeps his distance.
Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Impaler.
Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight closes the distance but Impaler moves to the side
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Impaler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Impaler misses with a body shot
and Heavyweight counters with a right hand to the body.
Heavyweight misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heavyweight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Impaler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavyweight misses the jab.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight backing away here, and Impaler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Impaler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Impaler sizes up Heavyweight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heavyweight tries to clinch
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Heavyweight scores with the left hand. Impaler knows he should have avoided that one.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Impaler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Impaler misses its intended target.
Impaler gets tackled into the cage by Heavyweight. Heavyweight maintains the clinch.
Impaler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Impaler lands a shoulder strike.
Impaler breaks the clinch.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight misses with a straight left.
A jab from Impaler misses.
Impaler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heavyweight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heavyweight staying out of range there.
Heavyweight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Heavyweight cracks a nice hook into Impaler's ribs.
Impaler digs a good body shot into Heavyweight's ribs.
Impaler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heavyweight has Impaler up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Impaler controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Impaler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heavyweight is leaning against Impaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Impaler avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Heavyweight cracks Impaler with a nice body shot.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Impaler takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Super Heavyweight did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Heavyweight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Impaler avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Impaler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heavyweight.
Impaler swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight.
Vladimir Impaler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Impaler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Impaler moves away
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight digs a good body shot into Impaler's ribs.
Impaler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Impaler is rocked!
Impaler is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heavyweight misses the body punch
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Impaler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.
Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Impaler.
Heavyweight misses with a jab to the body
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Impaler right on the button. Impaler goes down! Heavyweight follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Heavyweight gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight!
Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title!
Super Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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