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OFC 391: Isolation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 2285 p4p, 323 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 2648 p4p, 366 weight class). Coleman comes into the arena with I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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35 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman loads up on a big right hand but Punchy slips the punch.
Punchy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Punchy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Punchy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coleman regains half guard, as Punchy was trying to land strikes.
Punchy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Punchy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman pushes Punchy off looking to stand but Punchy dives back in and keeps control.
Punchy wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Punchy.
Punchy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Punchy seems to be working for a kimura but Coleman defends the submission attempt.
Coleman is trying to stand back up but Punchy is controlling him
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Punchy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchy is keen to just control but Coleman is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Punchy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Punchy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Coleman's thigh. Coleman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Punchy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punchy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Punchy trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Punchy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punchy wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman wants to stand up but Punchy is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Punchy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Punchy. Punchy gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman throws a head kick that Punchy semi-blocks.
Jab by Punchy.
Punchy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Punchy slips a straight right by Coleman.
Punchy shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punchy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punchy.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Coleman throws a right hand that misses
and Punchy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punchy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coleman.
Punchy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman moves into the clinch.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Punchy looks winded!
Coleman works on Punchy's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Punchy.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Punchy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greg Coleman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Punchy just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Punchy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greg Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Coleman lands.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punchy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleman misses with a right hand
and Punchy counters with a shoot takedown. Coleman fights it but they end up in guard.
Punchy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punchy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punchy controlling from the top position.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trent Punchy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Punchy throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Punchy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coleman escapes and throws Punchy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Coleman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A punch combination from Punchy misses.
Punchy wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
As Punchy backs away, Coleman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Punchy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Punchy off the cage and back into range.
Punchy lands with an overhand left.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchy manages to avoid it.
Punchy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punchy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Punchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coleman throws out the jab.
Coleman jabs Punchy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Punchy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coleman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punchy scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman avoids a kick to the body.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman throws a hook to the side of Punchy's head but Punchy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punchys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman slips a jab from Punchy.
Coleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punchy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coleman tries to counter by clinching up but Punchy breaks away and moves out of range.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman throws a head kick but Punchy moves out of range.
Punchy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coleman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Punchy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchy tries to move into range but Coleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Punchy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Coleman both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punchy lands with an overhand left.
Coleman throws a head kick but Punchy moves out of range.
Punchy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coleman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Punchy lands with an uppercut that bounces Coleman off the cage and back into range.
Punchy misses with an uppercut. Coleman saw that one coming.
Punchy throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punchy throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Punchy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Punchy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Punchy jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trent Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Punchy's head.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman misses with a shot to the body
and Punchy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Punchy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Punchy lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Coleman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy misses with a right hand
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleman misses the body punch
and Punchy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman misses with a hook.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Punchy avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Punchy misses.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman misses with a low kick as Punchy jumps back.
Punchy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coleman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Punchy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Punchy misses with a body kick.
Punchy thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punchy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punchy lunges at Coleman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coleman's hand.
Punchy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchy with the ground and pound but Coleman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Punchy throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Coleman has one foot on Punchy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punchy throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Punchy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punchy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coleman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Punchy counters with a nice uppercut.
Punchy blocks a jab.
Punchy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but Punchy persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing.
Punchy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman works Punchy's body with a nice hook.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Coleman scores with a four punch combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Coleman.
Coleman misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Punchy as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Punchy throws a good cross that connects.
Coleman slips under a jab from Punchy.
Punchy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punchy somewhat.
Coleman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Punchy throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Punchy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trent Punchy.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 2223 p4p, 299 weight class) and Sea Level Cain (ranked 1565 p4p, 218 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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196 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspars Petrovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sea Level Cain!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovs moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
Petrovs closes the distance and clinches up with Cain, looking for a takedown. Petrovs pushes Cain against the cage but Cain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrovs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrovs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cain as he avoids it easily.
Petrovs fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaspars Petrovs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovs takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs throws out a leg kick but Cain moves out of range and Petrovs only half commits.
Petrovs misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cain 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.
Petrovs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Petrovs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cain throws out a counter right but Petrovs avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cain.
Cain lands with a light punch inside.
Cain manages to pull guard.
Cain pulls Petrovs in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrovs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrovs trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Petrovs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petrovs tries to free his leg and advance position but Cain is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain is adopting a defensive guard.
Petrovs wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrovs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrovs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Petrovs tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cain. No joy for Petrovs on that attempt.
Cain throws out a counter right but Petrovs avoids it with no problem.
Cain sends Petrovs crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cain is motioning to the referee to let Petrovs up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Kaspars Petrovs has been cut.
Petrovs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain throws out a counter right but Petrovs avoids it with no problem.
Cain moves out of range as Petrovs throws a body kick.
Petrovs drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage.
Petrovs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petrovs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Petrovs moves into the clinch.
Cain gets through Petrovs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cain drags the fight down to the ground.
Cain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Petrovs from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs stands up and waves to Cain to follow him.
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
and Petrovs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petrovs.
Cain working aggressively here.
Cain lands a right hand.
Petrovs blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sea Level Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaspars Petrovs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cain throws a head kick that misses.
Petrovs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cain.
Petrovs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrovs darts in looking for a takedown but Cain gets double underhooks and turns Petrovs into the cage.
Petrovs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrovs darts in looking for a takedown but Cain gets double underhooks and turns Petrovs into the cage.
Petrovs throws a combination that misses
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrovs shoots in but Cain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaspars Petrovs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovs has closed the distance and engaged Cain in a clinch.
Cain jumps guard.
Cain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petrovs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cain controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Petrovs moves into range and clinches up with Cain.
Cain has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cain.
Petrovs blocking some punches.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrovs is trying to pull guard but Cain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cain jumps guard but Petrovs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrovs stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cain.
Petrovs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cain.
Petrovs is trying to drag Cain to the mat but Cain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cain scores with a hook to the body.
Cain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cain misses with the head strike.
Petrovs wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Cain.
Cain gets control of Petrovs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Cain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Petrovs passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovs is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sea Level Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaspars Petrovs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cain clobbers Petrovs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrovs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cain backs up against the cage.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovs.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovs.
Cain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Petrovs shoots in looking for a takedown but Cain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrovs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cain! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaspars Petrovs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovs has his takedown stuffed
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cain sprawls well. Cain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovs gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cain connects with a nice cross there... Petrovs is looking wobbly and Cain recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Petrovs to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Cain jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sea Level Cain!
During a confident post fight interview, Sea Level Cain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Ramos (ranked 722 p4p, 89 weight class) and Raoul Clavette (ranked 650 p4p, 82 weight class). Ramos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sepultura - Nomad. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Raoul Clavette enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrique Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Clavette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Clavette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clavette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clavette moves away.
Clavette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clavette just misses with a punch to the body.
Clavette 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.
Clavette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Clavette just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clavette just manages to avoid it.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clavette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clavette lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clavette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramos.
Clavette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos misses the jab.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Clavette.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos throws a low kick but Clavette moves out of range easily.
Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clavette has time to react.
Clavette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Clavette avoids it.
Ramos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Clavette's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clavette, as that shot connected.
Clavette closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramos did well to prevent Clavette getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clavette is trying to work for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
Clavette wants to take a breather but Ramos is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Clavette from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavette missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramos wants to control but Clavette is keeping busy.
Ramos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Clavette from controlling successfully.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Clavette from controlling successfully.
Ramos being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clavette.
Ramos swings for the body but Clavette moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clavette.
Ramos misses the jab.
Clavette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Clavette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clavette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clavette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramos defending well as Clavette loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Clavette scores with a punch to the head.
Clavette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramos. Ramos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramos lands the left hand.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clavette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
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!
Ramos throws a low kick, looking for Clavette's leg but Clavette calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Clavette misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Clavette blocks the leg kick.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Clavette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Clavette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clavette sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clavette misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donk. Ramos catches Clavette right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clavette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Ramos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clavette misses with a hook.
Clavette misses with a wild body shot.
Clavette misses the shot to the body.
Clavette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clavette looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clavette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Clavette's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Clavette is keeping the position.
Clavette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clavette has momentary wrist control but Ramos slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos slips nicely into half guard.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Clavette dodges it nicely.
Clavette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramos pulls his head out easily.
Ramos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clavette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clavette makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clavette.
Clavette is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Clavette looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Clavette is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.
Clavette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Clavette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ramos trying to control the action but Clavette is working from the bottom.
Ramos working the body and head with strikes.
Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clavette keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Clavette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clavette is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clavette is still trying to improve position.
Ramos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clavette is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that second round.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clavette checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Clavette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos defending well as Clavette loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clavette.
Clavette throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clavette. That did some damage!
Clavette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Clavette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Clavette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clavette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Clavette slips the punch.
Ramos is looking to wear down Clavette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clavette scores with a jab.
Clavette misses with a double jab.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Ramos tenderised Clavette's leg. Clavette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clavette.
Clavette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramos, right into the meat.
Clavette misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Clavette blocks the low kick.
Henrique Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.
Clavette connects with a single shot there.
Ramos throws a low kick, looking for Clavette's leg but Clavette calmly moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Clavette counters with a nice uppercut.
Clavette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos punishes Clavette's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos throws out a leg kick but Clavette moves out of range and Ramos only half commits.
Clavette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clavette's corner calls for a 1-2. Clavette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clavette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clavette just misses with a punch to the body.
Clavette takes one on the button.
Ramos takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clavette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Clavette throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clavette misses with an uppercut
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Clavette throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos throws a low kick but Clavette moves out of range easily.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clavette.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clavette was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Clavette misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Ramos moves out of range as Clavette strikes.
Clavette misses with an uppercut.
Ramos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clavette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramos wants to slow Clavette down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Clavette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clavette moves away.
Ramos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clavette's calf.
Clavette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clavette missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raoul Clavette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos slips under a jab from Clavette.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Nice uppercut there from Clavette.
Ramos walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Ramos lands with a shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Clavette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clavette works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos staying out of range there.
Clavette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clavette moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramos.
Clavette just misses with a punch to the body.
Clavette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Ramos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clavette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clavette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Clavette down.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Clavette moves away and avoids it.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clavette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Ramos catches Clavette right on the button with a cross.
Clavette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramos 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!
Henrique Ramos very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aksel Stenger (ranked 926 p4p, 137 weight class) and Andriy Voronin (ranked 996 p4p, 152 weight class). Stenger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face?. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronin connects with a leg kick. Stenger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Voronin tries to land a leg kick but Stenger saw it coming and moves away.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Stenger throws a head kick but Voronin moves out of range.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronin connects with an inside leg kick.
Voronin scoring well with a low kick there.
Stenger 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.
An inside leg kick from Voronin misses.
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Voronin manages to circle out of the way.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
Voronin throws a lazy body kick
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Voronin is out of range.
Voronin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stenger misses with a hook. Voronin ducked under it nicely.
Stenger checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
Stenger slips under a jab from Voronin.
Stenger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Voronin checks a leg kick nicely.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Stenger tries to clinch but Voronin is having none of it.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Voronin.
Stenger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Voronin throws a push kick but Stenger slaps the foot to one side.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Voronin saw that one coming.
Stenger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voronin on the side of the head.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voronin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voronin throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Voronin throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Voronin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStenger.
Voronin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stenger cracks Voronin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Voronin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stenger blocks the leg kick.
Stenger misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Stenger as he checks the leg kick.
Voronin throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Voronin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Voronin misses the shot to the body.
Voronin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Stenger tries to work over Voronin's front leg with a kick but Voronin checks it.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voronin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stenger.
Voronin is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
Voronin throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Voronin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Stenger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Voronin.
Stenger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Voronin.
Stenger slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Voronin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voronin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stenger tries to clinch but Voronin moves out of range.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voronin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Voronin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Voronin throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Voronin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Voronin wants to land a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Voronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin throws a leg kick that misses.
Stenger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenger blocks a jab.
Stenger is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Voronin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger moves into the clinch successfully.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stenger smiles and moves away.
Voronin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stenger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Voronin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Voronin scores with a jab. Stenger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Voronin slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Voronin's legs.
Voronin throws a combination that misses
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronin lands with a right hand.
Stenger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronin.
Voronin looks to land a body kick but Stenger moved away.
Stenger is looking to counter the offense by Voronin and move into the clinch.
Voronin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voronin tries to land a front kick but Stenger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenger cracks the inside of Voronin's front leg.
Voronin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stenger. That did some damage!
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Voronin moves away and avoids it.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Voronin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Voronin lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin throws a body kick that misses.
Stenger throwing a counter right hand but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Stenger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Voronin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the body from Stenger misses
and Voronin counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Voronin is out of range.
Stenger lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Voronin. That's going to slow Stenger down.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Voronin catches Stenger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voronin throws a front kick aimed at Stenger's knee but Stenger avoids it well.
Stenger tries to land a front kick but Voronin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily.
Voronin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Stenger backing away here, and Voronin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger digs a good body shot into Voronin's ribs.
Andriy Voronin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin tries to score with a low kick but Stenger moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voronin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voronin.
Voronin tries to bum rush Stenger with a series of wild strikes but Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stenger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenger slips a straight right by Voronin.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin flicks out a counter leg kick but Stenger steps away.
Voronin misses with a body punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Voronin throws a front kick that sends Stenger stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenger checks a leg kick.
Voronin misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stenger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Voronin lands with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Stenger digs a right hand underneath Voronin's ribcage. Voronin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger works on Voronin's body with a couple of short punches.
Voronin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Stenger as the two fighters clinch.
Voronin is breathing heavily.
Stenger pushes Voronin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
Stenger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger leaning against his opponent.
Voronin tries to pull guard but Stenger holds him up against the cage and eventually Voronin drops back down to his feet.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aksel Stenger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Voronin works on Stenger's body with a couple of short punches.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Voronin is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenger moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Voronin is looking to land body kicks.
Voronin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stenger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stenger wants to clinch up but Voronin keeps it at a distance.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Voronin.
Voronin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Voronin misses.
Voronin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger tries to clinch there but Voronin circles away.
Voronin swinging wildly here.
Voronin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Voronin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin thows a leg kick but Stenger checks it
and Voronin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin misses with a two punch combination.
Stenger takes one to the chin there.
Voronin misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stenger.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stenger.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voronin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stenger if he has to take too many more of those.
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Voronin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stenger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Voronin throws a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
Voronin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Stenger misses the jab.
Voronin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Voronin is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Voronin down.
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Voronin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Voronin throws out a leg kick but Stenger moves out of range and Voronin only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Voronin.
Stenger with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Stenger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good exchange - Voronin coming out on top.
Voronin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voronin throws a chopping leg kick but Stenger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Voronin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStenger.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily.
Voronin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voronin throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Stenger was looking to counter with a kick there.
Voronin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Voronin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voronin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Voronin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Voronin checks it well.
Voronin tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenger is wise to it.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger's corner calls for a 1-2. Stenger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Voronin misses.
Voronin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenger is looking to slow Voronin down with leg kicks.
Stenger moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Stenger pushes Voronin up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Stenger.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenger.
Voronin wants to take the fight to the mat but Stenger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stenger tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aksel Stenger.
I think Voronin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Voronin!
A very excited looking Andriy Voronin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bosco Iwoba (ranked 443 p4p, 60 weight class) and Jan Kriel (ranked 822 p4p, 104 weight class). Iwoba comes to the cage accompanied by Hercules*. Kriel has chosen Fokofpolisiekar - Fokofpolisiekar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bosco Iwoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Iwoba checks it.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
Kriel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Kriel misses.
Kriel ducks right into an uppercut from Iwoba.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Iwoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kriel's corner calls for a 1-2. Kriel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iwoba misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Iwoba.
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!
Kriel misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Iwoba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba blocks the elbow strike.
Iwoba scores with a shot to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Iwoba prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel has a couple of punches blocked by Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Nice body punch from Kriel.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Iwoba controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iwoba.
A short right from Kriel.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iwoba misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iwoba breaks from the clinch.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Iwoba scores with a jab. Kriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iwoba lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kriel lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwoba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Iwoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iwoba thows a body kick. Kriel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kriel misses the jab.
Iwoba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Iwoba. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Iwoba.
Iwoba has Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iwoba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iwoba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iwoba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iwoba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Iwoba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iwoba avoids it.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iwoba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Iwoba crashes against the mat.
Kriel wants to control but Iwoba postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel tries to buck Iwoba off but Iwoba is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kriel. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Iwoba.
Iwoba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iwoba digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Iwoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Kriel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iwoba is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iwoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kriel moves forwards but Iwoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iwoba counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.
Iwoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iwoba's corner calls for a 1-2. Iwoba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba scores with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kriel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwoba - that will leave a mark!
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Iwoba lands a nice shot to the body.
Iwoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Iwoba misses with a left hand
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Kriel blocks a jab.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Iwoba catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kriel sprawls well initially but Iwoba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iwoba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iwoba is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kriel trying to control but Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kriel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kriel is on top in guard.
Iwoba is trying to keep Kriel in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Kriel advances position into side control!
Iwoba is looking to regain half guard here but Kriel keeps moving and retains side control.
Kriel just content to control the position.
Bosco Iwoba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Iwoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Iwoba throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Kriel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Iwoba.
An inside leg kick from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iwoba throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Iwoba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwoba cracks Kriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iwoba misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kriel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba cracks Kriel with an open hand slap.
Iwoba throws a front kick aimed at Kriel's knee but Kriel avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba lands a front kick.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba with a jab.
Iwoba scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Kriel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
Kriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iwoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iwoba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kriel avoids it.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the head.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iwoba jabs Kriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Iwoba.
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba delivers a nice body kick.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Iwoba swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Iwoba backs off Kriel throws a huge counter combo but Iwoba manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwoba - that will leave a mark!
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba throws out a powerful jab.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iwoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwoba.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iwoba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iwoba scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iwoba 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bosco Iwoba waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badou Baha (ranked 1275 p4p, 203 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1201 p4p, 191 weight class). Baha comes into the arena with Vegedream blaring out of the sound system. Revazshvili has chosen Georgia National Anthem as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
27 - 16 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Badou Baha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baha defending well as Revazshvili loads up on a big left hand.
Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Revazshvili cracks Baha with an open hand slap.
Revazshvili moves away from the strike by Baha.
Revazshvili drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baha defends it well.
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baha throws a leg kick but Revazshvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Revazshvili has time to react.
Baha lands with a right hand.
Baha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revazshvili blocks a jab.
Baha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Revazshvili tries to bum rush Baha with a series of wild strikes but Baha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Revazshvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Baha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Revazshvili looks to land a left hand but Baha moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili blocks a jab.
Revazshvili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Revazshvili dodges the punch combination from Baha.
Nice defenses there by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baha defends it well.
Revazshvili lands a jab to the head.
Baha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baha throws a looping overhand right but Revazshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Baha moves away from the strike by Revazshvili.
Baha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Revazshvili is out of range.
Revazshvili feints the counter takedown.
Baha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Revazshvili.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Revazshvili moved out of range.
Revazshvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Revazshvili. Revazshvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Revazshvili fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili closes the distance and clinches up with Baha, looking for a takedown. Revazshvili pushes Baha against the cage but Baha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Baha misses the target.
Baha misses the jab.
Baha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revazshvili.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Revazshvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Baha as he connects with a hook.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Revazshvili slips the punch.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Baha swings for the body but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Revazshvili moves away and avoids it.
Baha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Revazshvili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Revazshvili lands a jab to Baha's midsection.
Baha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Revazshvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Baha.
Baha throws a body shot but no joy.
Baha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Revazshvili moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baha moves away.
No luck for Revazshvili with that takedown attempt.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Revazshvili walks into a left hand.
Baha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baha swings widly with a right hand
enabling Revazshvili to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Baha misses.
Baha throws a poor cross that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Baha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
A countering left hand to the body from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Baha moves out of range.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the body.
Revazshvili walks into a straight right hand from Baha.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baha moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revazshvili lands a jab to the nose.
Baha misses with a hook. Revazshvili ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Revazshvili's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baha on the side of the head.
Revazshvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
Baha throws a hook but Revazshvili blocks it.
A big left from Baha misses.
Revazshvili with the counter takedown but Baha avoids it easily.
No joy there for Baha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Revazshvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.
Revazshvili scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazshvili creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Revazshvili misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Revazshvili misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revazshvili in side control lands a decent elbow.
A control attempt from Baha but he's now mounted!
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Revazshvili on the ground.
Revazshvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Badou Baha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Baha.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baha manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Baha throws a front kick aimed at Revazshvili's knee but Revazshvili avoids it well.
Baha cracks Revazshvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Revazshvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revazshvili slips a jab from Baha.
Baha misses with a looping left.
Revazshvili lands with a good body shot.
Revazshvili moves out of range as Baha strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha misses with an uppercut
and Revazshvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Revazshvili scores with a nice strike.
Baha cracks Revazshvili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha slips a straight right by Revazshvili.
Baha ducks right into an uppercut from Revazshvili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Baha sends Revazshvili crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baha is motioning to the referee to let Revazshvili up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Revazshvili is rocked!
Nice body punch from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Baha misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Baha misses its intended target.
Baha just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Revazshvili lands a nice hook to Baha's body. Baha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revazshvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Revazshvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baha throws a lazy uppercut
and Revazshvili counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Revazshvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Baha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baha tries to get out of the position.
Revazshvili is looking to work some ground and pound but Baha has wrist control.
Revazshvili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Revazshvili postures up in Baha's guard and throws a big left but Baha blocks it.
Baha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili postures up and lands a big shot to Baha's brow.
Revazshvili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baha controls Revazshvili momentarily but Revazshvili frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Jab from Revazshvili.
Baha throws a right hand that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Revazshvili moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baha takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses.
Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Baha. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Baha to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Baha is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazshvili seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Baha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Revazshvili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baha seems to have got his legs back now.
Revazshvili with a nice head shot there.
Revazshvili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Revazshvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Revazshvili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baha wants to stand and escape but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Revazshvili lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Revazshvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Revazshvili 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 Revazshvili. Baha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baha misses with a series of wild punches.
Revazshvili scores with a hook to the body. Baha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Revazshvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Revazshvili shoots in for a double leg but Baha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baha misses with a right hand
and Revazshvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Revazshvili. That snapped Baha's head back.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Revazshvili moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Baha! Revazshvili continues to tee off on Baha, landing with a left and a right! Revazshvili connects with a right hand that leaves Baha sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Revazshvili!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Levan Revazshvili!
After the fight, Levan Revazshvili 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.
Badou Baha spoke after the fight, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 251 p4p, 32 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 528 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
206 lbs
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34
220 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oswald Cobblepot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marfaker walks into a stiff left hand from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Marfaker moves out of range.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Marfaker ducks down to avoid it.
Marfaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobblepot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
Cobblepot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
Marfaker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marfaker.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Marfaker swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Cobblepot moved away.
Marfaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marfaker checks a leg kick.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marfaker swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot throws a right hand that Marfaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Marfaker also avoids with ease.
Marfaker counters with a body kick.
Cobblepot jabs at Marfaker's body.
Marfaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marfaker looks for the body kick but Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Cobblepot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marfaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marfaker misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot misses with a wild combination.
Marfaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Marfaker misses the target.
Marfaker fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobblepot in the body.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Marfaker moved out of range.
Marfaker throws a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head but Cobblepot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobblepot lands a body shot.
Cobblepot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marfaker moves away.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the leg kick from Marfaker.
Cobblepot lands a jab.
Marfaker thows a leg kick but Cobblepot checks it
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobblepot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker throws a front kick aimed at Cobblepot's knee but Cobblepot avoids it well.
Cobblepot throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Cobblepot checks it.
Marfaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marfaker misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Cobblepot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marfaker.
Cobblepot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobblepot moves in looking to clinch but Marfaker pushes him off.
Marfaker misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Marfaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marfaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick.
Marfaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marfaker missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot throws out a powerful jab.
Cobblepot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marfaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker misses with a hook.
Marfaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marfaker throws out a powerful jab.
Marfaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marfaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Marfaker looks to move away, Cobblepot throws a big counter combo but Marfaker just gets out of the way.
Cobblepot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marfaker scores with a body shot.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marfaker scores with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobblepot slips under a jab from Marfaker.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marfaker checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobblepot.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Marfaker misses the body punch
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Cobblepot misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Marfaker moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Marfaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobblepot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marfaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marfaker with a nice cross.
Marfaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Marfaker looks to throw a body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a low kick, right behind Marfaker 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Marfaker blocks the leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Marfaker moves away and avoids it.
Marfaker misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot throws a head kick that misses.
Marfaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oswald Cobblepot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker'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.
Cobblepot looks to throw a body kick
and Marfaker counters with a three punch combo that has Cobblepot backing up. Cobblepot nods at Marfaker to acknowledge the strikes.
Marfaker thumps Cobblepot with a low kick.
Cobblepot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Cobblepot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marfaker looks for the body kick but Cobblepot saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marfaker.
Cobblepot defending well as Marfaker loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot works the jab nicely.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cobblepot takes a swing at Marfaker's ribcage but misses.
Cobblepot cracks Marfaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marfaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobblepot scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobblepot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marfaker - the referee stops the clock and Cobblepot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marfaker. Cobblepot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cobblepot checks a leg kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cobblepot throws a hook but Marfaker avoids it easily.
Marfaker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marfaker misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobblepot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marfaker moves away from the strike by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cobblepot swings widly with a right hand
and Marfaker counters with an outside leg kick.
Marfaker scores with a punch to the head.
Marfaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Cobblepot counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Marfaker.
Marfaker thuds a left hand into Cobblepot's body.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marfaker is out of range.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Marfaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marfaker throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobblepot moves out of range as Marfaker strikes.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Cobblepot.
Marfaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblepot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Marfaker moved out of range nicely.
Marfaker checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marfaker misses.
Marfaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marfaker scrambles back to his feet.
Marfaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Marfaker scores with a body shot.
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marfaker.
Marfaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marfaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marfaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marfaker with a hook.
Marfaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Marfaker misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
Marfaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobblepot walks into a jab.
Marfaker sizes up Cobblepot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marfaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobblepot is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Marfaker moves away from the strike by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juan Marfaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Marfaker.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Marfaker moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
Marfaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marfaker misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot forces Marfaker back against the cage and clinches.
Cobblepot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marfaker backwards.
Cobblepot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobblepot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobblepot blocks a body shot from Marfaker.
Marfaker can't find room to land a body shot as Cobblepot controls the action.
Marfaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marfaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cobblepot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobblepot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cobblepot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marfaker backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch.
Cobblepot pushes Marfaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marfaker misses with an elbow strike.
Marfaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marfaker breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marfaker cracks Cobblepot with an open hand slap.
Marfaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marfaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Marfaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Marfaker.
Marfaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobblepot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cobblepot, right into the meat.
Marfaker tries a low kick but Cobblepot avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Marfaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker'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. This is the final round!
Cobblepot doesn't manage to clinch there - Marfaker circles away.
Cobblepot scores with the left hand. Marfaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Marfaker ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot ducks right into an uppercut from Marfaker.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the leg kick from Marfaker.
A swing and a miss from Cobblepot.
Good leg kick by Marfaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobblepot scores with a hook.
No joy there for Cobblepot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marfaker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cobblepot blocks it well.
Marfaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobblepot connects with a right hand. Marfaker shakes it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marfaker looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
It looked like Cobblepot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobblepot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobblepot is looking to counter punch.
Cobblepot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marfaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick.
Marfaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marfaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Cobblepot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cobblepot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Marfaker saw that one coming.
Marfaker avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Marfaker ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marfaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cobblepot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage!
Cobblepot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marfaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Marfaker moves out of range.
Cobblepot defending well as Marfaker loads up on a big left hand.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Marfaker.
Marfaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobblepot tests Marfaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marfaker misses the target.
Marfaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobblepot on the side of the head.
Marfaker lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Marfaker is just out of range.
Marfaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Marfaker moved out of range nicely.
Marfaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cobblepot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marfakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marfaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobblepot connects with a right hand. Marfaker shakes it off.
Marfaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobblepot's sensitive parts.
Marfaker slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
An inside leg kick from Marfaker misses.
Marfaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marfaker cracks Cobblepot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marfaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobblepot checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot thuds his right hand into Marfaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Marfaker delivers a nice body kick.
Marfaker jabs Cobblepot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marfaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobblepot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker dips to his left and cracks Cobblepot with an uppercut!
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marfaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Marfaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marfaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Marfaker lands with an overhand left.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Marfaker.
I think Marfaker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Campbell (ranked 440 p4p, 66 weight class) and Maui Wowie (ranked 750 p4p, 108 weight class). Wowie has chosen Dont bogart that joint as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
197 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maui Wowie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Wowie finds it's target.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Wowie.
Campbell lands a jab.
Wowie misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Wowie avoids it well and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Wowie won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wowie smiles and moves away.
Wowie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Campbell counters with a left to the body.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Campbell.
Wowie throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wowie.
Wowie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wowie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Campbell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Campbell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Campbell lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell distracts Wowie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wowie keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell stops Wowie from standing up.
Wowie has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Campbell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Campbell.
Wowie blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie manages to break the clinch.
Wowie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Wowie misses.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Campbell.
Wowie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Campbell. Campbell obviously looking to wear him down.
Wowie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Wowie avoids them all with ease.
Campbell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wowie kicks Campbell off and gets back to his feet.
Wowie darts in looking for a takedown but Campbell gets double underhooks and turns Wowie into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Campbell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wowie.
Campbell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Wowie.
Wowie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Campbell tries to buck Wowie off but Wowie is having none of it.
Campbell manages to get back to half guard.
Campbell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wowie is one step ahead there.
Campbell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell working a defensive guard here.
Wowie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wowie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wowie forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maui Wowie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wowie throws a combination. Campbell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wowie moves away.
Wowie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wowie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wowie connects with a leg kick. Campbell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Campbell throws a head kick that half lands.
Wowie lands with a kick to the temple. Campbell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wowie dives in for a single leg takedown but Campbell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Wowie.
Campbell misses with a hook.
Wowie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wowie misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell throws a combination. Wowie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wowie misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
Campbell scores with a head kick. Wowie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wowie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campbell has clasped his hands together around Wowie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wowie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wowie is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Wowie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Campbell.
Campbell slows the pace down.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Campbell drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell in side control, throwing shots but Wowie defends.
Campbell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wowie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wowie is trying to get back to his feet.
Wowie explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Wowie.
Campbell scores with a hook.
Wowie throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Wowie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wowie shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Wowie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephen Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maui Wowie.
Campbell lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie closes the distance and pushes Campbell back into the cage.
Campbell tries to work over Wowie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campbell pushes Wowie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campbell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Campbell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campbell misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Wowie.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Wowie is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Campbell back against the cage.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campbell jumps guard but Wowie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wowie can't break the clinch.
Campbell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campbell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wowie's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wowie.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Wowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wowie swinging wildly here.
That kick from Campbell tenderised Wowie's leg. Wowie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wowie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
Wowie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Campbell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Wowie blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Wowie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Campbell trying to control but Wowie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wowie is keeping the position for now.
Wowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell trying to control but Wowie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.
Campbell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campbell prevents Wowie from getting back to his feet.
Maui Wowie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campbell stops Wowie from standing up.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Wowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wowie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wowie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campbell lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Wowie is working from the bottom.
Wowie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Wowie blocks nicely.
Campbell cracks Wowie with a solid left hand.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wowie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wowie wants to stand and escape but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell working some strikes from top position.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wowie has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Campbell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wowie blocking some punches.
Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie working hard to break the clinch.
Wowie working hard to break the clinch.
Wowie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campbell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wowie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie wants to get back to striking at distance but Campbell won't allow it.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Campbell.
Campbell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Campbell for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Campbell.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Wowie manages to get underhooks.
Campbell is working for takedown but Wowie is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Campbell!
A very excited looking Stephen Campbell 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 422 p4p, 51 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 703 p4p, 87 weight class). Black comes into the arena with Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
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35
250 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harada has time to react.
Harada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Black has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harada.
Harada thinks about the counter body kick.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Harada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harada was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Black looks to throw the jab but Harada is out of range.
Black lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Black.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Harada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harada tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Harada.
Harada throws a front kick that sends Black stumbling back into the cage.
Harada throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a jab when Harada was well out of range.
Black sets himself, and Harada steps forward looking for the clinch! Black avoids it this time.
Harada loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenuichio Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black has closed the distance and engaged Harada in a clinch.
Harada misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Harada.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harada digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harada tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Black jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harada walks away with a smile on his face. Black gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Harada scores with the left hand. Black knows he should have avoided that one.
Black misses the jab.
Harada circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Black to the canvas! Black doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Harada keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenuichio Harada!
Our winner, Kenuichio Harada, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 187 p4p, 33 weight class) and Corban Storm (ranked 471 p4p, 65 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corban Storm!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm 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.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Denke moved out of range.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm is looking to chop away at Denke's legs.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Denke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm lands with a good body shot.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denke tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Storm creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Denke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Storm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Storm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Denke is avoiding damage well.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm throws a strike aimed at the side of Denke's head but Denke avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from Storm crashes against the mat.
Storm working the ground and pound but Denke is defending the strikes.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denke keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm cracks Denke with a big elbow.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm is chipping away with strikes.
Denke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Storm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Denke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Denke is trying to buck Storm off.
Storm throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Denke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Storm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Denke is avoiding damage well.
Denke parries the strikes from Storm easily there. Storm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Denke to escape.
Storm trying to control the action but Denke is working from the bottom.
Storm throws a strike aimed at the side of Denke's head but Denke avoids it well.
Storm grinds an elbow into Denke's temple.
Denke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Storm is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Denke parries the strikes from Storm easily there. Storm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Denke to escape.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Denke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Denke defending against the ground and pound.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denke is working to avoid the ground and pound but Storm connects with a decent elbow.
Storm working the ground and pound but Denke is defending the strikes.
Denke wants to get back to his feet.
Storm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corban Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke staying out of range there.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Storm.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Denke only half commits.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Denke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke wants to clinch.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Denke lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Denke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Denke blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Denke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Denke.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Storm prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke slowing the pace effectively.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Denke down to the mat. Denke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm looks to land a body kick but Denke moved away.
Denke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm misses with the combination.
Denke tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Denke counters with a nice body shot.
Storm jabs at Denke's body.
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Denke's head back.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Denke with a body shot.
Denke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Denke backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Denke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denke cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm thuds his right hand into Denke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Storm scores with a jab. Denke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Denke clinches with his opponent.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands a body punch.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Denke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Denke defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Corban Storm has been cut.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corban Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke moves into the clinch successfully.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Denke taking a breather.
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denke looks to clinch
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Denke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denke.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Denke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm looks for the body kick but Denke saw that one coming.
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!
Denke doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Denke slips a jab from Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Denke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Denke.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Denke counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Denke to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm blocks a head kick by Denke.
Storm scores with a kick to the body.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Denke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm blocks a head kick by Denke.
Denke tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Denke needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Denke throws a counter high kick but Storm was just alert enough to avoid it.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm lands a front kick.
Denke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Denke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Denke is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Storm.
Denke throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Denke blocks the leg kick.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Denke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Denke tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
Corban Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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