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EMP Openweight Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Feti (ranked 2722 p4p, 79 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 2569 p4p, 115 weight class). Feti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, S-Tool - Lights Out. Knox has chosen Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company as his entrance music. Sione Feti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zeta Knox's chin.
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feti misses with a hook
and Knox counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Feti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Feti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Feti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox tries a body shot but Feti blocks it.
Nice body punch from Feti.
Feti blocks an uppercut.
Feti lands a nice uppercut.
Feti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feti connects with a high kick.
Nice shot by Feti.
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 left lands for Feti.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Feti moves away and avoids it.
Feti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Feti throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Feti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Nice shot by Feti.
Feti lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Feti lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Feti takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Feti is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Feti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Feti sprawling to the canvas! Feti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knox finish him?!
Feti is rocked!
It looks like Sione Feti has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feti moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Oh Feti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Left hook, right uppercut from Feti.
Feti seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for Feti. That snapped Knox's head back.
Sione Feti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox is rocked!
Knox misses with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Feti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feti.
Feti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox throws a right hand that Feti ducks under and follows up with a left that Feti also avoids with ease.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Feti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Feti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feti scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Feti.
Feti with a hook.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox slips a straight right by Feti.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Feti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Feti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Feti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feti. Feti obviously looking to wear him down.
Feti misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feti. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Feti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Feti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Feti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Feti lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Feti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Feti drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Knox swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Feti's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zeta Knox made sure he mentioned BloodOath 85% Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bailley (ranked 1620 p4p, 56 weight class) and David Paddington (ranked 1173 p4p, 43 weight class). Paddington has chosen Broken - Next time around as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Bailley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Paddington!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddington throws a good cross that connects.
Paddington misses with a straight right.
Paddington loads up on a big right hand but Bailley slips the punch.
Bailley throws a head kick that misses.
David Paddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddington scores with a nice strike.
Bailley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paddington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Paddington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailley moves out of range as Paddington strikes.
Bailley pushes Paddington away with a front kick.
Paddington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paddington scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddington swings for the body but Bailley moves out of range.
Bailley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paddington avoids it.
Paddington misses with a left hand
and Bailley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paddington punishes Bailley's body with a nice straight punch.
Paddington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailley blocks a jab.
Paddington misses the shot to the body.
Bailley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paddington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paddington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailley.
Bailley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marco Bailley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paddington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paddington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bailley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailley moves out of range as Paddington strikes.
Paddington throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paddington throws the left hand but Bailley avoids the punch easily.
As Paddington looks to move away, Bailley throws a big counter combo but Paddington just gets out of the way.
Paddington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailley misses with a straight right.
Paddington shapes to counter with a head kick.
Paddington misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bailley counter with a right hand.
Paddington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Paddington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paddington tries to score with some ground and pound. Bailley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bailley struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddington lands an elbow.
Paddington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paddington throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bailley is trying to improve his position.
Bailley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paddington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bailley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paddington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Paddington crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bailley defending against the ground and pound.
Paddington cracks Bailley with a big elbow.
Bailley can't do much from the bottom here.
Paddington working the ground and pound but Bailley is defending the strikes.
Bailley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bailley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paddington is controlling him well.
Paddington throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bailley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paddington is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Paddington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paddington moves into the clinch.
Paddington blocks a body shot from Bailley.
Paddington lands a shot to the body.
Paddington cracks Bailley with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Paddington.
Paddington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Paddington.
Paddington tries a body shot but Bailley blocks it.
Paddington lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailley.
Bailley tries a body shot but Paddington blocks it.
Paddington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailley avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailley.
Paddington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paddington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paddington scores with a shot to the side of Bailley's head.
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!
Paddington misses with a punch on the inside.
Paddington blocking some punches.
Bailley working aggressively here.
Paddington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paddington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailley's elbow.
Paddington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailley moves away from the strike by Paddington.
Paddington throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailley.
Bailley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paddington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paddington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailley was well out of range. Poor timing from Paddington.
Paddington closes the distance and clinches.
Bailley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paddington tries a body shot but Bailley blocks it.
Paddington lands a nice uppercut.
Paddington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailley.
Bailley blocks a body shot from Paddington.
Paddington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bailley regains guard.
Paddington won't allow Bailley to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paddington throws an elbow that misses. Bailley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paddington's guard. Nice move by Bailley!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddington looking for a guillotine here but Bailley defends easily.
Bailley wanted to stand there but Paddington had control of the position.
Paddington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paddington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bailley has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Paddington.
Bailley is trying to control. Paddington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paddington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paddington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bailley is looking to stand up but Paddington won't let him.
Bailley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paddington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paddington clinches with his opponent.
Bailley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paddington pushes Bailley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailley blocks a body shot from Paddington.
Paddington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bailley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bailley is trying to get back to his feet but Paddington has full control of the position and if anything, Bailley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Paddington missing with strikes.
Bailley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bailley turns into Paddington and is now in his guard.
Paddington has a closed guard, preventing Bailley from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Paddington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by Bailley.
Marco Bailley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bailley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bailley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Bailley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paddington avoids it.
Paddington lands a body shot.
Paddington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bailley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paddington.
Paddington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailley moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailley is looking to counter punch.
Paddington misses with a takedown attempt
and Bailley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paddington takes a swing at Bailley's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailley scores with a sloppy right hand. Paddington should have avoided that one.
Bailley keeps Paddington at a distance using the push kick.
Bailley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paddington momentarily.
Paddington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paddington moves into the clinch successfully.
David Paddington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paddington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paddington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paddington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailley blocks a body shot from Paddington.
Bailley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paddington backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bailley fails to land.
Bailley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bailley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailley working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailley working aggressively here.
Bailley has a couple of punches blocked by Paddington.
Bailley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paddington's elbow.
Paddington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailley misses with the head strike.
Bailley misses with some punches.
Paddington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bailley fails to land.
Paddington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Bailley.
Paddington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paddington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paddington lands with a shot to the body.
Paddington scores with a hook to the body. Bailley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paddington lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddington misses with an uppercut. Bailley saw that one coming.
Paddington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bailley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paddington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paddington passes Bailley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bailley is holding on to half guard well.
David Paddington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bailley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paddington.
Bailley actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bailley is trying to maintain the position but Paddington is very close to passing his half guard.
Paddington is trying to control the action in half guard but Bailley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paddington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paddington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailley wants to control but Paddington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paddington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paddington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paddington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paddington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bailley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Paddington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paddington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Paddington!
David Paddington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien The Omen (ranked 979 p4p, 34 weight class) and Paul Haily (ranked 847 p4p, 33 weight class). The Omen comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden. Paul Haily has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Haily!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Omen throws a series of punches but Haily avoids them all with ease.
Haily slips a jab from The Omen.
Damien The Omen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Omen throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Omen instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haily.
Haily's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Omen missing with a left hand there. Haily was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haily lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Omen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haily avoids the body shot from The Omen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haily avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Omen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haily manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Omen is looking to clinch but Haily is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for The Omen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haily appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Omen just misses with a punch to the body.
The Omen lands a jab to Haily's midsection.
The Omen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haily, pushing him back against the cage.
The Omen misses with a body punch.
Haily misses with a punch to the body.
The Omen keeps control of Haily as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Omen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Omen swings widly with a right hand
and Haily counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Omen has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Omen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haily prevents a body shot from The Omen.
The Omen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haily's elbow.
Haily is trying to break the clinch but The Omen is controlling him.
Haily tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haily.
Haily wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Omen has him pressed against the cage.
The Omen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that The Omen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Omen lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Omen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Omen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, The Omen scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Omen.
The Omen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haily lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Omen backwards.
The Omen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Omen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul Haily is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Omen rushes Haily and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Omen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haily backwards.
The Omen tries a body shot but Haily blocks it.
Haily wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Omen has him pressed against the cage.
The Omen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Omen manages to break the clinch.
The Omen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Omen tries to clinch there but Haily circles away.
The Omen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haily circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Omen clinches.
The Omen tries to throw a body punch but Haily avoids it by throwing The Omen back against the cage.
The Omen tries a body shot but Haily blocks it.
A short right from The Omen.
Haily tries to break the clinch but The Omen is controlling the position.
Haily lands a body shot.
The Omen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Omen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Omen closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Omen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Omen pushes Haily up against the cage in a clinch.
The Omen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haily can't break the clinch.
Haily throws a punch but it's blocked by The Omen.
The Omen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Omen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Omen scores with a hook to the body.
Haily blocking some punches.
The Omen throws a punch but it's blocked by Haily.
The Omen is working Haily over against the cage.
Nice body punch from The Omen - that landed with a thud.
Haily has had enough of the clinch but The Omen keeps him there for the moment.
The Omen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Omen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haily misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien The Omen 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.
The Omen takes the fight into the clinch.
Haily is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from The Omen.
Haily can't break the clinch.
The Omen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Omen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Omen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haily manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Omen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haily moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haily steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Omen.
The Omen instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haily wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Omen has him pressed against the cage.
Haily misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Omen.
The Omen can't find room to land a body shot as Haily controls the action.
Haily misses with a punch on the inside.
Haily wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen works on Haily's body with a couple of short punches.
Haily pushes The Omen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from The Omen.
The Omen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Omen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haily backwards.
The Omen lands with a short shot to the head.
The Omen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haily can do to turn this around?
The Omen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haily's elbow.
Haily breaks the clinch.
The Omen fails to land with a series of punches.
Paul Haily is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Omen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haily manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haily unleashes a big counter combination but The Omen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Omen connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as The Omen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haily doesn't seem phased though.
The Omen tries to clinch up but Haily circles away and keeps his distance.
The Omen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haily looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Omen looking to score a takedown here. Haily is defending well but The Omen drives through and ends up in Haily's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haily trying to control the position.
The Omen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haily avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Omen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haily really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Omen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Omen wants to pass the guard but Haily is keeping the position.
The Omen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haily is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Omen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Omen swings for the body but Haily moves out of range.
The Omen closes the distance but Haily moves to the side
and Haily counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Omen misses with a straight right.
The Omen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haily.
Haily swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from The Omen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haily uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Omen.
The Omen tries to close the distance and clinch but Haily swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Omen thuds a left hand into Haily's body.
The Omen instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Omen.
Haily blocks a body shot from The Omen.
The Omen blocking some punches.
Haily lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haily throws a punch but it's blocked by The Omen.
Haily lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Omen prevents Haily from breaking the clinch.
Haily looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haily has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Omen can't find room to land a body shot as Haily controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien The Omen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Omen is looking to clinch.
As The Omen backs off Haily throws a huge counter combo but The Omen manages to avoid it all.
The Omen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hailys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Omen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Omen wants to clinch but Haily slips to the side
and The Omen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Omen lands with a straight right. Haily didn't see that one coming.
The Omen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haily paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haily takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Omen throws a right and a left that Haily avoids nicely.
Haily swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Omen shoots in and drives through. Haily sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Omen darts in trying to clinch
and Haily connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Omen cracks Haily with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Omen lands with a hook. Haily tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Omen closes the distance and clinches up with Haily, looking for a takedown. The Omen pushes Haily against the cage but Haily circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haily wants to counter the offense by The Omen and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien The Omen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Omen rushes Haily and presses him up against the cage.
Haily is trying to break the clinch but The Omen has him pressed against the cage.
Haily misses with the head strike.
Haily tries to break free but The Omen pushes him back against the cage.
The Omen manages to break the clinch.
Paul Haily has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haily uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Omen.
Haily wants to counter the offense by The Omen and move into the clinch position.
The Omen tries to clinch there but Haily circles away.
The Omen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Omen tries to clinch but Haily moves out of range.
Haily is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Omen doesn't manage to clinch there - Haily circles away.
Haily is looking for the big counter here.
The Omen throws a body punch but Haily moves out of range.
Damien The Omen is winning the standup battle so far.
The Omen cracks a nice hook into Haily's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haily takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Omen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Omen thuds a left hand into Haily's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Omen misses with a two punch combination.
The Omen drops Haily with a nice combination! The Omen dives into Haily's guard, looking to finish!
Haily is rocked!
It looks like Paul Haily has been cut.
The Omen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haily looking for a sweep. Not yet Haily, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Omen throws a big right hand that misses.
The Omen landing some decent shots from guard.
Haily utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Omen trying to control but Haily is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Omen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Omen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Omen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haily working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Omen.
The Omen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haily is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Omen defends well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Omen shoots in but no luck this time.
The Omen rushes Haily and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien The Omen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Omen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien The Omen!
Damien The Omen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 1315 p4p, 206 weight class) and Nikos Giannopoulos (ranked 803 p4p, 134 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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216 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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207 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikos Giannopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giannopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson stuns Giannopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Giannopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Giannopoulos misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giannopoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Nikos Giannopoulos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Giannopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to work over Giannopoulos's front leg with a kick but Giannopoulos checks it.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries to bum rush Giannopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Giannopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Giannopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Giannopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giannopoulos manages to avoid it.
Giannopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giannopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Giannopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Giannopoulos feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giannopoulos. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook. Giannopoulos ducked under it nicely.
And Giannopoulos tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giannopoulos avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giannopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Giannopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Giannopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giannopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Giannopoulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giannopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Giannopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Giannopoulos darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Giannopoulos into the cage.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikos Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson is looking to wear down Giannopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Giannopoulos counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Giannopoulos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giannopoulos prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Giannopoulos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giannopoulos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giannopoulos slips nicely into half guard.
Giannopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Giannopoulos seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Giannopoulos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson is staying active underneath Giannopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giannopoulos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson backing away here, and Giannopoulos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikos Giannopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikos Giannopoulos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Giannopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Giannopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannopoulos moves away.
Giannopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giannopoulos manages to avoid it.
Giannopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Giannopoulos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannopoulos moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice combination there by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos lands a front kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Giannopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Giannopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giannopoulos cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Giannopoulos finish him?
Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Giannopoulos counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Giannopoulos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Giannopoulos manages to mount him!
Giannopoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling an arm, preventing Giannopoulos from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Giannopoulos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Giannopoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Giannopoulos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Giannopoulos looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Giannopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson really wants to buck Giannopoulos off and get back to his feet.
Giannopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson bucks Giannopoulos off and manages to get back to his feet!
Giannopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Giannopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Giannopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Giannopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Giannopoulos.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giannopoulos manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Giannopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Giannopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Giannopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Giannopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giannopoulos cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Both fighters circling a little - Giannopoulos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Giannopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giannopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Giannopoulos drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Giannopoulos is looking for the KO!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giannopoulos lands with a nice body kick.
Giannopoulos closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Johnson! Giannopoulos dives in looking to finish! Johnson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikos Giannopoulos!
In his post fight interview, Nikos Giannopoulos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 565 p4p, 22 weight class) and Benjamin Kueller (ranked 838 p4p, 45 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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158 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Boesku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Kueller!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boesku tries to move into range but Kueller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Roman Boesku has been cut.
Boesku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boesku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kueller manages to avoid it.
Kueller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boesku looks for a takedown but Kueller sprawls well.
Kueller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boesku with a body shot.
Kueller tries to clinch there but Boesku circles away.
Boesku misses with a hook. Kueller ducked under it nicely.
Kueller motions for Boesku to come forward. Kueller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kueller throws a lazy right hand but Boesku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kueller.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boesku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller keeps Boesku at a distance using the push kick.
Kueller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boesku, pushing him back against the cage.
Boesku stalling in the clinch.
Boesku is working for takedown but Kueller is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller scores with a shot to the side of Boesku's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boesku.
Boesku is looking to break free of the clinch but Kueller has double underhooks.
Kueller working Boesku over with knees to the body.
Boesku is breathing heavily.
Kueller gets through Boesku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boesku blocks a head kick by Kueller.
Kueller thuds his shin into the meat of Boesku's side.
Kueller looks to land a body kick but Boesku moved away.
Kueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boesku drops his hands momentarily. Kueller doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Boesku staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Boesku doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Kueller!
After winning the bout, Benjamin Kueller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Boss (ranked 196 p4p, 9 weight class) and Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 597 p4p, 25 weight class). Ananada Bunyasarn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ananada Bunyasarn!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boss connects with the punch.
Boss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boss closes the distance but Bunyasarn moves to the side
and Bunyasarn counters with a left to the body.
Bunyasarn slips a jab from Boss.
Bunyasarn ducks right into an uppercut from Boss.
Bunyasarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn moves away from the strike by Boss.
Bunyasarn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunyasarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunyasarn moves away.
Bunyasarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bunyasarn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boss swings for the body but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Bunyasarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bunyasarn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunyasarn ducks right into an uppercut from Boss.
Boss has closed the distance and engaged Bunyasarn in a clinch.
Boss tries to circle away but Bunyasarn has him pinned against the cage.
Bunyasarn throws a head punch that misses.
Bunyasarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunyasarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunyasarn has Boss pressed against the cage, preventing Boss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunyasarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunyasarn.
A jab lands there for Boss.
Like Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Boss misses.
Boss has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Boss catches Bunyasarn right on the button with a cross.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunyasarn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boss lands a right hook to the body.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunyasarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunyasarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Good exchange - Boss coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Boss throwing a counter right hand but Bunyasarn manages to avoid it.
Bunyasarn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunyasarn, pushing him back against the cage.
Boss tries to break the clinch but Bunyasarn is controlling the position.
Bunyasarn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boss tries to break free but Bunyasarn pushes him back against the cage.
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boss clobbers Bunyasarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boss loads up on a big right hand but Bunyasarn slips the punch.
Boss slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss cracks Bunyasarn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boss with a nice cross.
Bunyasarn drops his hands momentarily and Boss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bunyasarn scores with a hook to the body. Boss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boss throws a shot from downtown. Bunyasarn moves away and avoids it.
Boss is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boss looks to land a right hand but Bunyasarn moved out of range.
Bunyasarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boss pushes Bunyasarn up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunyasarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunyasarn.
Boss is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boss misses with a left hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Like Boss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boss cracks Bunyasarn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Bunyasarn's shoulder, as Bunyasarn tries to avoid the shot.
Boss works the jab nicely.
Boss connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boss, as that shot connected.
Bunyasarn staying out of range there.
Bunyasarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bunyasarn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boss rather than just go for the knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn blocks a jab.
Bunyasarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunyasarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss thuds a left hand into Bunyasarn's body.
Bunyasarn moves away from the strike by Boss.
Some wild striking there from Bunyasarn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunyasarn can do to turn this around?
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunyasarn moves away.
Bunyasarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bunyasarn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bunyasarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss sizes up Bunyasarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bunyasarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boss slips under a jab.
Bunyasarn is looking to land body kicks.
Boss throws a series of punches but Bunyasarn avoids them all with ease.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Bunyasarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunyasarn throws out a counter right but Boss avoids it with no problem.
Boss closes the distance and pushes Bunyasarn back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Boss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bunyasarn on the side of the head.
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!
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bunyasarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Bunyasarn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bunyasarn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boss finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunyasarn's head.
Boss digs a good hook to Bunyasarn's body.
Boss scores with a decent looking hook.
Boss misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bunyasarn.
As Boss backs off Bunyasarn throws a huge counter combo but Boss manages to avoid it all.
Bunyasarn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boss.
Bunyasarn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Boss.
Boss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Boss. Beautiful body shot.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Bunyasarn tries a quick counter leg kick but Boss is wise to it.
Bunyasarn throws a low kick but Boss avoids it.
Boss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunyasarn breaks from the clinch.
Boss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Bunyasarn's shoulder, as Bunyasarn tries to avoid the shot.
Bunyasarn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Boss misses the target.
Jab from Boss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunyasarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunyasarn ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Bunyasarn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bunyasarn misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head.
Jab by Boss.
Boss throws a hook but Bunyasarn blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bunyasarn misses.
Boss fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Bunyasarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunyasarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boss connects with a right hand. Bunyasarn shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Like Boss dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Boss misses.
Bunyasarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boss tries to clinch up
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice right hand that sends Boss toppling to the canvas! Boss scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bunyasarn finish him?!
It looks like Like Boss has been cut.
Bunyasarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyasarn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boss to score with a decent uppercut.
Boss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boss forces Bunyasarn back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunyasarn.
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Bunyasarn responds with a good body kick, but Boss manages to step out the way in time.
Bunyasarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Boss throws a right hand that misses
and Bunyasarn scores with a counter punch that sends Boss to the canvas! Bunyasarn smells blood - he's punishing Boss with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Boss has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ananada Bunyasarn!
Like Boss was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF happened???'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 232 p4p, 12 weight class) and Harold Zoid (ranked 255 p4p, 10 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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225 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid lands a slapping body shot.
IsMore moves out of range as Zoid strikes.
IsMore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoid slips a straight right by IsMore.
Zoid moves away from the strike by IsMore.
Zoid misses with a hook
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
IsMore throws a looping overhand right but Zoid ducks down to avoid it.
Zoid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
IsMore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Zoid looks to throw the jab but IsMore is out of range.
Zoid looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
Zoid dips to his left and cracks IsMore with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoid throws a looping overhand right but IsMore ducks down to avoid it.
IsMore defending well as Zoid loads up on a big left hand.
Zoid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
IsMore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely.
Zoid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. IsMore doesn't seem bothered though.
IsMore slips under a jab from Zoid.
Zoid lands a head shot.
Zoid misses with a right hand
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
IsMore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
IsMore throws out a loose jab but Zoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoid avoids the body shot from IsMore.
Zoid feints a counter leg kick.
IsMore defending well as Zoid loads up on a big left hand.
Zoid throws a hook but IsMore blocks it.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoid moves out of range as IsMore strikes.
Zoid scores with a jab to the body.
Zoid is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zoid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
IsMore misses with a hook
and Zoid counters with a stiff right hand.
Zoid throws a predictable looking body shot
and IsMore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zoid throws a leg kick
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
IsMore moves out of range of the body kick from Zoid.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoid throws a solid leg kick but IsMore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zoid.
Jab, jab by Zoid - just one landing.
IsMore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoid.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IsMore.
IsMore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zoid slips under a jab.
IsMore drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zoid wriggles free and stands up.
Zoid scores with a head kick. IsMore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoid walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zoid misses with a hook. IsMore ducked under it nicely.
IsMore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Zoid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
IsMore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoid misses the target.
Zoid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore moves away.
IsMore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoid.
IsMore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoid defending well as IsMore loads up on a big left hand.
Zoid lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IsMore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
IsMore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
IsMore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
IsMore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
IsMore moves into range and connects with a jab.
IsMore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoid.
A counter left hand to the body from IsMore misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid stuns IsMore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by IsMore.
Zoid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IsMore.
Zoid with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zoid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as IsMore throws out the jab.
Zoid misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IsMore throws an overhand right that lands on Zoid's shoulder, as Zoid tries to avoid the shot.
Zoid scores with a sloppy right hand. IsMore should have avoided that one.
IsMore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoid.
Jab by Zoid.
Zoid looks to score with a jab to the body but IsMore is just out of range.
IsMore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zoid misses with a body shot.
Zoid throws a poor cross that misses
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid throws a body punch but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoid manages to avoid it.
Zoid lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoid throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
IsMore is rocked!
Zoid slips a jab from IsMore.
It seemed like Zoid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoid throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoid lands a nice hook to IsMore's body. IsMore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zoid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
IsMore moves away from the strike by Zoid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Zoid misses.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IsMore.
IsMore jabs Zoid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zoid throws a hook but IsMore avoids it easily.
Zoid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and IsMore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoid scrambles back to his feet.
Zoid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zoid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zoid misses with a double jab
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoid misses with a straight left.
Zoid throws a head kick that misses.
IsMore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zoid loads up on a big right hand but IsMore slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from IsMore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoid lands a body shot.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
IsMore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
IsMore throws out a loose jab but Zoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoid is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoid. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoid throws the kick towards the body but IsMore avoids it.
IsMore tries to counter with a takedown but Zoid is quick to defend against it.
Zoid scores with a nice strike.
Zoid throws the left hand but IsMore avoids the punch easily.
It looked like IsMore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoid.
IsMore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoid.
Zoid missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
IsMore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zoid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsMore.
Zoid misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid lands with an overhand left.
IsMore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoid tried to score with a low kick but IsMore checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore counters with a left to the body.
Zoid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IsMore.
Zoid tries to land a body kick
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
IsMore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zoid swings widly with a right hand
and IsMore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Zoid.
IsMore lands a left and a right that send Zoid crashing to the mat, dazed. IsMore thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zoid is rocked!
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsMore lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
After the big win, More IsMore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Braddock (ranked 309 p4p, 18 weight class) and Jakob Trabik (ranked 1154 p4p, 41 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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285 lbs
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakob Trabik!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trabik looks to land a combination. Braddock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like John Braddock has been cut.
Trabik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Braddock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab lands there for Braddock.
Trabik jabs Braddock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trabik is looking to clinch but Braddock is avoiding it.
Braddock lands with a shot to the body.
Trabik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trabik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Braddock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trabik misses with a series of wild punches.
Braddock throws a body punch but Trabik moves out of range.
Trabik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Braddock tries to clinch but Trabik is having none of it.
Trabik tries to clinch up.
Trabik throws a hook but Braddock blocks it.
Trabik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Trabik tries to get set, Braddock tries to push him back and clinch up but Trabik manages to avoid the attempt.
Trabik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trabik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trabik looks for the body kick but Braddock saw that one coming.
Trabik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Braddock counters by moving into the clinch.
Braddock avoiding damage as Trabik throws knees to the body.
Braddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trabik working aggressively here.
Braddock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Braddock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Braddock misses with a punch to the body.
Trabik misses with the head strike.
Braddock lands a nice shot to the body.
Trabik throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Braddock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Braddock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trabik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trabik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Braddock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braddock tries a body shot but Trabik blocks it.
Trabik working aggressively here.
Trabik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trabik misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trabik throws a head punch that misses.
Trabik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trabik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braddock's elbow.
Trabik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trabik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trabik working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Braddock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Trabik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trabik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braddock lands a body punch.
Trabik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trabik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braddock's elbow.
Trabik misses with a body punch.
Braddock blocks a body shot from Trabik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabik swings wildly with an uppercut but Braddock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trabik.
A shot in the inside from Braddock.
A shot in the inside from Braddock.
A short body shot lands from Braddock as the two fighters clinch.
Trabik looks winded!
Braddock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braddock blocks a body shot from Trabik.
Braddock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Braddock - that landed with a thud.
Braddock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trabik backwards.
Braddock presses Trabik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Braddock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Braddock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Braddock lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Braddock lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braddock.
Braddock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Braddock presses Trabik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Braddock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trabik backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trabik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trabik takes a shot to the head.
Braddock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Braddock digs a right hand into Trabik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trabik's gas tank.
Braddock can't find room to land a body shot as Trabik controls the action.
Trabik throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Braddock.
Trabik is rocked!
It looks like Jakob Trabik has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trabik is still on wobbly legs! Can Braddock finish him?
Braddock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Braddock unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Trabik! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Braddock is unloading with more strikes now! Trabik drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Braddock!
After the fight, John Braddock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Toivonen (ranked 77 p4p, 13 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 509 p4p, 81 weight class). Wangler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Clash - I Fought The Law. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wangler takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Wangler is predictable there
and Toivonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wangler thows a leg kick but Toivonen checks it
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Wangler avoids it.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Wangler's belly button to the back.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wangler looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toivonen with a hook.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wangler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Wangler moves out of range of the body kick.
Wangler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wangler misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler misses with a looping right.
Wangler lands a head shot.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Wangler's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen lands a slapping body shot.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Wangler lands a body shot.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Wangler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wangler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wangler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Toivonen - the referee stops the clock and Wangler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Toivonen. Wangler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Toivonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler misses with a body shot
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice body shot.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Wangler misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Wangler looks winded!
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wangler throws a leg kick
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Wangler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Wangler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen lands the left hand.
Wangler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangler misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wangler has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pekka Toivonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karelin Pripyat (ranked 102 p4p, 14 weight class) and Iain Tower (ranked 218 p4p, 29 weight class). Tower has chosen Kanye - Power as his entrance music. Iain Tower will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karelin Pripyat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pripyat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower throws a right hand that misses
and Pripyat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pripyat.
Pripyat won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tower controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Tower trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at AK Beasties inform us that Tower has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pripyat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pripyat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Pripyat working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tower is avoiding damage well.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pripyat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tower is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pripyat prevents Tower from standing back up.
Tower has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pripyat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pripyat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tower trying to control here.
Pripyat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tower is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Tower is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pripyat scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Pripyat content to control rather than advance.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Tower is working away.
Pripyat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tower is holding on to half guard well.
Pripyat content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pripyat fails with the takedown.
Pripyat fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tower drops Pripyat with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pripyat looks back up at him and smiles so Tower waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Pripyat misses with a takedown
and Tower counters with a huge right that knocks Pripyat out cold! Tower is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower! Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Iain Tower made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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