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DK Battleground XIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lei Makana (ranked 3092 p4p, 338 weight class) and Don Fitzgerald (ranked 2376 p4p, 271 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Don Fitzgerald enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lei Makana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fitzgerald is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makana dives into side control.
Fitzgerald is trying to strike from the bottom but Makana has passed into full mount.
Fitzgerald tries to control the position but Makana now has his back.
Fitzgerald is looking to control the hands but Makana breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lei Makana!
Lei Makana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Armstrong (ranked 3076 p4p, 330 weight class) and Bobby Dazzler (ranked 7874 p4p, 584 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Dazzler!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Armstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dazzler doesn't seem phased though.
Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dazzler on the side of the head.
It looks like Bobby Dazzler has been cut.
Dazzler tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dazzler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dazzler moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dazzler, pushing him back against the cage.
Dazzler misses with the head strike.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dazzler blocking some punches.
Dazzler misses with some punches.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Dazzler tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Dazzler back against the cage.
Dazzler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Dazzler takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Dazzler takes a shot to the head.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Dazzler looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong keeps control of Dazzler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now.
Dazzler just leaning against Armstrong, taking a breather.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it.
Dazzler prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dazzler misses with the head strike.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Dazzler.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Knees in the clinch landing for Armstrong.
Armstrong working Dazzler over with knees to the body.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Armstrong presses Dazzler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armstrong digs a right hand into Dazzler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dazzler's gas tank.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dazzler controls his hands.
Dazzler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dazzler's elbow.
Dazzler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dazzler managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Dazzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dazzler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dazzler blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Dazzler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Dazzler, against the cage.
Dazzler blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dazzler.
Dazzler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Dazzler avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
A short right from Armstrong.
Dazzler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
Dazzler throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Dazzler swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dazzler lands an uppercut.
Dazzler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dazzler working aggressively here.
Dazzler swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Dazzler blocks it.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Armstrong pushes Dazzler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dazzler is rocked!
Dazzler throws a head punch that misses.
Dazzler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dazzler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armstrong digs a right hand into Dazzler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dazzler's gas tank.
Dazzler takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dazzler or not.
Armstrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dazzler is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Dazzler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Dazzler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Armstrong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dazzler. That did some damage!
Dazzler seems to have recovered his senses.
Dazzler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dazzler avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dazzler throws an elbow but misses.
Armstrong works on Dazzler's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Dazzler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dazzler managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dazzler taking a breather.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dazzler.
Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dazzler is breathing heavily.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Armstrong digs a right hand into Dazzler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dazzler's gas tank.
Dazzler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Dazzler avoids the damage to the body.
Dazzler blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Dazzler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dazzler.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Dazzler avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dazzler can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dazzlers head.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Dazzler controls the action.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Dazzler's head.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Dazzler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Dazzler takes a shot to the head.
Dazzler can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong lands a body punch.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Armstrong.
Dazzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dazzler can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
A short right from Armstrong.
Dazzler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Dazzler avoids the damage to the body.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dazzler managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dazzler's elbow.
Dazzler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Dazzler avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong works on Dazzler's body with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dazzler blocking some punches.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Armstrong is working Dazzler over against the cage.
Dazzler misses with the head strike.
Dazzler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Dazzler's ribcage. Dazzler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dazzler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Dazzler has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Dazzler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Armstrong tries to clinch but Dazzler moves out of range.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Dazzler is having none of it.
Dazzler looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dazzler.
Armstrong walks into a left hand.
Henry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Dazzler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dazzler.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dazzler throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dazzler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dazzler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dazzler gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dazzler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dazzler blocking some punches.
Dazzler lands with a light punch inside.
Dazzler misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dazzler is trying to maintain a safe position but Armstrong gets an underhook and turns Dazzler into the cage.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike from Dazzler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dazzler looking to slow down the pace here.
Armstrong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dazzler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dazzler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dazzler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dazzler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Dazzler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dazzler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dazzler.
Dazzler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dazzler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dazzler throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
A hook to the body from Dazzler.
A short right from Dazzler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards.
Dazzler misses with the head strike.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dazzler fails to land.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now.
Dazzler working aggressively here.
Dazzler trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Dazzler tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dazzler.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong works on Dazzler's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dazzlers head.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards.
Armstrong lands a body punch.
Armstrong cracks Dazzler with a nice body shot.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Armstrong obliges.
Dazzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now.
Dazzler tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dazzler throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong gets through Dazzler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dazzler throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dazzler.
A short right from Dazzler.
A head punch on the inside from Dazzler fails to land.
A short right from Armstrong on the inside.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dazzler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dazzlers head.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dazzler's elbow.
Dazzler swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobby Dazzler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dazzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Martynov (ranked 1369 p4p, 195 weight class) and Santiago Costa (ranked 1640 p4p, 224 weight class). Sergei Martynov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Martynov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martynov pinned against the cage. Martynov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martynov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martynov sprawls well. Martynov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martynov throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Costa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa.
Sergei Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martynov scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
And Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Martynov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Costa looks to move away, Martynov throws a big counter combo but Costa just gets out of the way.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa throws a lazy uppercut
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martynov enables Costa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martynov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Martynov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Costa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Martynov pulls down on the head and he's put Costa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
Sergei Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 1468 p4p, 180 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 3787 p4p, 395 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek tries to clinch
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Banner breaks away
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banchamek clinches up against the cage.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but Banner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banchamek is rocked!
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Banchamek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banchamek has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek wanted to stand there but Banner had control of the position.
Banchamek stands up from Banner 's guard - Banchamek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Banchamek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banner counters with a big right hand! Oh Banchamek is in trouble here! Banner follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
A victorious Lamont Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floppy Dick (ranked 1289 p4p, 205 weight class) and Dimitri Buriak (ranked 1045 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floppy Dick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buriak throws a combination that misses
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Buriak misses with an uppercut
enabling Dick to counter with a crisp jab.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Dick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dick misses the shot to the body.
Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buriak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buriak throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Buriak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dick takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Dick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buriak throws a sloppy body shot
and Dick counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak cracks a nice hook into Dick's ribs.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Buriak lands with a good body shot.
Dick scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak connects with a right hand. Dick shakes it off.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak 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.
Buriak 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.
Dimitri Buriak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buriak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buriak counters with a stiff right hand.
Dick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick lands a jab to Buriak's midsection.
Buriak walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Buriak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buriak throws a shot to the body.
Buriak lands a leg kick that knocks Dick off balance momentarily.
Dick avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Dick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buriak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.
Buriak throws a poor cross that misses
and Dick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dick misses with a body shot.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dick takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Dick misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak punishes Dick's body with a nice straight punch.
Dick misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Buriak misses.
Buriak thuds his right hand into Dick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buriak loads up on a big right hand but Dick slips the punch.
Buriak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Dick misses its target.
Dick misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a nice body shot.
Dick walks into a left hand.
Buriak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dick at a distance.
Buriak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak lands a nice looking body shot.
Dick tests Buriak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak lands a lovely overhand right.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Dick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buriak connects with a body shot that sends Dick's belly button to the back.
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dick.
Buriak cracks Dick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
Dick takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
Buriak lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak 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.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buriak.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Dick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dick slips a straight right by Buriak.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Buriak. Beautiful body shot.
Dick is looking to wear down Buriak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buriak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Dick misses.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak throws a nice looking combination but Dick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Dick's ribs.
Dick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Buriak misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buriak misses the shot to the body.
Dick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buriak misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buriak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buriak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buriak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Buriak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buriak throws a sloppy body shot
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dick.
It seemed like Buriak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buriak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dick moves away from the strike by Buriak.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Dick's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak misses with a right hand
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimitri Buriak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak lands a nice shot to the body.
Buriak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak scores with a sloppy right hand. Dick should have avoided that one.
Dick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buriak scores with a shot to the body.
Buriak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick defending well as Buriak loads up on a big left hand.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Dick swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buriak tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Buriak takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
As Buriak looks to move away, Dick throws a big counter combo but Buriak just gets out of the way.
Buriak throws a jab when Dick was well out of range.
It looked like Dick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Dick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buriak.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak blocks a jab.
Dick looks to land a combination but Buriak avoids it well.
Dick scores with a nice head shot.
Buriak throws a right hand that Dick ducks under and follows up with a left that Dick also avoids with ease.
Buriak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
A combination from Dick does no damage.
Buriak lands with a straight right. Dick didn't see that one coming.
Buriak misses with a low kick.
Buriak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dick on the side of the head.
Dick defending well as Buriak loads up on a big left hand.
Buriak misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The crowd cheers as Buriak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dick doesn't seem phased though.
Buriak looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Buriak works the jab nicely.
Dick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dick is rocked!
Buriak pounces like a tiger and cracks Dick with a vicious hook! Dick is down but not out! Buriak follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dimitri Buriak rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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