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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Smith (ranked 3609 p4p, 360 weight class) and Erling Koch (ranked 4929 p4p, 444 weight class). Eldar Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eldar Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erling Koch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith pushes Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith goes for a double leg but Koch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koch continues to drive forward.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Koch.
Koch misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koch, pushing him back against the cage.
Koch is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koch has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith has Koch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Koch is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Koch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Koch backwards.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith drops Koch with a beautiful combination! Koch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Koch is rocked!
Smith is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Koch flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Koch is out cold! Smith holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eldar Smith!
Eldar Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 3598 p4p, 373 weight class) and Vlad Putin (ranked 4513 p4p, 446 weight class). Putin has chosen IAMX - Happiness as his entrance music. Tony Duff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vlad Putin's chin.
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Putin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin forces Duff back against the cage and clinches.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Putin working Duff over with knees to the body.
Duff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Duff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duff struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Duff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin avoids the elbow strike from Duff, against the cage.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Duff lands a nice knee to the body.
Duff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
Duff tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Putin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duff is breathing heavily.
Duff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Putin.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Duff trying to land knees to the body.
Duff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Duff is blocking nicely.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Duff's ribcage.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin gets through Duff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin works on Duff's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duff takes an elbow to the temple.
Duff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duff misses with a knee strike.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Putin lands an elbow just above Duff 's eye.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Putin managing to block the knees to the body from Duff.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Duff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Duff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Duff is rocked!
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Duff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin lands an elbow just above Duff 's eye.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
Putin working the clinch nicely. Duff is working for position but Putin cracks him with a big knee to the head! Duff crumples up against the cage and Putin lands two more shots before the ref can save Duff! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vlad Putin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vlad Putin thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 2889 p4p, 393 weight class) and Jaromir Sambor (ranked 2660 p4p, 371 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaromir Sambor!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg slips under a jab from Sambor.
Sambor connects with a nice looking jab.
Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sambor.
Sambor throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg is looking to counter punch.
Sambor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Goldberg. Those never looked like landing.
Goldberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sambor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sambors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sambor throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg swinging wildly here.
Sambor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Goldberg.
Goldberg tests Sambor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sambor circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sambor.
Sambor darts in trying to clinch
and Goldberg counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jaromir Sambor has been cut.
Goldberg misses with a combination
and Sambor counters with a stiff right hand.
Sambor tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Goldberg.
Goldberg looks to land a right hand but Sambor moved out of range.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Sambor moves out of range.
Sambor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goldberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target.
Sambor has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sambor prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sambor misses with a punch to the body.
Sambor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sambor lands an elbow just above Goldberg 's eye.
Sambor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sambor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Sambor ducks down to avoid it.
Goldberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sambor misses with a left hand
and Goldberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goldberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sambor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sambor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldberg throws a one two combo.
Sambor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldberg throws out the jab.
Goldberg misses with a hook.
Sambor has Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Sambor is pushing Goldberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sambor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sambor.
Sambor is pushing Goldberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sambor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldberg throws a hook but Sambor avoids it easily.
Goldberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goldberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldberg throws an overhand right that lands on Sambor's shoulder, as Sambor tries to avoid the shot.
Sambor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goldberg throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sambor counter with a right hand.
Sambor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Goldberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goldberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sambor counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldberg takes a swing at Sambor's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the body
and Sambor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldberg is rocked!
Sambor feints a jab and as Goldberg dips his head, Sambor unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Goldberg right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Goldberg falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Sambor smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaromir Sambor!
Jaromir Sambor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Federico Mancuello (ranked 1806 p4p, 212 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 2239 p4p, 246 weight class). Mancuello comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Wonderboy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Federico Mancuello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 48 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancuello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eikmeyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Mancuello, which made it look bad.
Eikmeyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mancuello was covering up waiting for the punch and Eikmeyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eikmeyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eikmeyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Mancuello wants to stand and escape but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer lands a couple of elbows.
Eikmeyer prevents Mancuello from getting back to his feet.
Mancuello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mancuello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Eikmeyer is proving hard to escape from.
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mancuello defends well.
Mancuello trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eikmeyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mancuello defends it easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mancuello decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eikmeyer, up you get!
Eikmeyer drives through with a takedown into Mancuello's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mancuello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mancuello has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Eikmeyer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mancuello stops a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mancuello is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Federico Mancuello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is working for takedown but Mancuello is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mancuello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Mancuello's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mancuello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Mancuello lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Mancuello manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eikmeyer tightens his grip and picks Mancuello up, before dumping him to the ground. Mancuello manages to land in guard.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mancuello pulls Eikmeyer in close to prevent any damage.
Mancuello manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mancuello.
Eikmeyer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mancuello manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Eikmeyer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mancuello has Eikmeyer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mancuello pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Eikmeyer tumbling to the mat - Mancuello dives into Eikmeyer's guard.
Eikmeyer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mancuello has passed into half guard!
Eikmeyer looks winded!
Eikmeyer is refusing to be controlled, as Mancuello sits in half guard.
Mancuello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mancuello passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position but Mancuello isn't that keen on the idea.
Mancuello wants to control the pace but Eikmeyer is squirming around nicely.
Mancuello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mancuello is really struggling to control Eikmeyer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Eikmeyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is still trying to improve position.
Mancuello controlling the pace for now.
Mancuello stands up from mount. Strange move.
Eikmeyer dives in and scores a takedown into Mancuello's guard.
Eikmeyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mancuello trying to keep a closed guard but Eikmeyer is proving a slippery customer.
Eikmeyer stands up over Mancuello, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mancuello controlling the position.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eikmeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Mancuello has wrist control.
Mancuello wants to stand up but Eikmeyer is controlling him.
Eikmeyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mancuello's head.
Mancuello is trying to keep Eikmeyer in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Mancuello dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eikmeyer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eikmeyer showed some decent athleticism there.
Mancuello pushes Eikmeyer off looking to stand but Eikmeyer dives back in and keeps control.
Mancuello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eikmeyer is nestled in close to Mancuello, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eikmeyer seems to be working for a kimura but Mancuello defends the submission attempt.
Eikmeyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eikmeyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eikmeyer lands a nice short elbow.
Mancuello is looking to escape.
Mancuello is trying to maintain the position but Eikmeyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Eikmeyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Eikmeyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura here.
Eikmeyer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mancuello gets back to full guard.
Mancuello scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mancuello cracks the inside of Eikmeyer's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mancuello defends well and Eikmeyer ends up having to push Mancuello into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mancuello throws a leg kick which misses Eikmeyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Eikmeyer tries to avoid it.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Mancuello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mario Eikmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eikmeyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mancuello avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Mancuello was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Federico Mancuello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Mancuello cracks the inside of Eikmeyer's front leg.
Eikmeyer blocks a head kick by Mancuello.
Eikmeyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mancuello slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eikmeyer scores with a takedown into Mancuello's guard.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancuello is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eikmeyer won't allow Mancuello to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mancuello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eikmeyer postures up and lands a big shot to Mancuello's brow.
Eikmeyer won't allow Mancuello to sweep him here.
Eikmeyer postures up and lands a big shot to Mancuello's brow.
Mancuello preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mancuello keeping full guard, as Eikmeyer tries to pass.
Mancuello trying to control the position.
Mancuello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer stopping the sweep attempt from Mancuello.
Eikmeyer won't allow Mancuello to get back to his feet.
Mancuello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eikmeyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mancuello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mancuello scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Eikmeyer shoots in but Mancuello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mancuello leaves Eikmeyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mancuello throws a hook but Eikmeyer blocks it.
Eikmeyer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mancuello to the mat! Mancuello manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eikmeyer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mancuello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eikmeyer has Mancuello in his guard.
Mancuello controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Federico Mancuello 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Eikmeyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mancuello pinned against the cage. Mancuello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Mancuello as Eikmeyer shoots in.
Federico Mancuello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mancuello slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mancuello scores with a head kick. Eikmeyer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Eikmeyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mancuello looks to land a combination but Eikmeyer avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer shoots in and drives through. Mancuello sprawls well.
Mancuello looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Mancuello.
Mario Eikmeyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mancuello tests Eikmeyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eikmeyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mancuello throws a right hand that Eikmeyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Eikmeyer also avoids with ease.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but Mancuello shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancuello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mancuello lands a big uppercut and Eikmeyer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Eikmeyer looks OK. Mancuello waves Eikmeyer back to his feet!
Eikmeyer is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancuello lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Eikmeyer up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mancuello from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Eikmeyer's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Federico Mancuello!
Federico Mancuello thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Chlapik (ranked 1541 p4p, 203 weight class) and Marcus Child (ranked 1752 p4p, 232 weight class). Chlapik comes to the cage accompanied by PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . Child has chosen VooDoo as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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198 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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakub Chlapik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Child!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Child lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chlapik lands a right hook to the body.
Child misses with a hook
and Child takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Chlapik. Beautiful body shot.
Child fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chlapik.
Nice body kick there by Chlapik.
Chlapik ducks under a wild hook from Child.
Child takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut there from Child.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Child finds it's way through Chlapik's defenses.
Chlapik moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlapik jabs Child right on the nose. Child blinks but takes it well.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Child with a series of wild strikes but Child uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Child tries to counter with a clinch but Chlapik shakes him off and moves away.
Child slips under a jab from Chlapik.
A jab from Child misses.
Child lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Child looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Child throws out the jab.
Child uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlapik.
Chlapik scores with a nice right hand.
Chlapik moves out of range as Child strikes.
Child displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlapik throws out the jab.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chlapik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Child moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chlapik throws a hook but Child blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Child looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Child misses with a two punch combination.
Child takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Child catches Chlapik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chlapik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Child is able to avoid easily.
Child looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chlapik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chlapik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik slips a jab and a cross from Child.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Child misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chlapik counter with a right hand.
Child throws a solid leg kick but Chlapik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Child.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chlapik - that will leave a mark!
Chlapik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Child crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chlapik - the referee stops the clock and Child gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chlapik. Child manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Child ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Child throws a counter combo.
Chlapik lands a jab.
Chlapik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chlapik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Child has time to react.
Chlapik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chlapik throws a head kick but Child moves out of range.
Child lands the left hand.
Child misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik thuds his right hand into Child's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chlapik lands with a kick to the temple. Child shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chlapik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chlapik stalks Child and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Child's face. Child staggers backwards, shaken.
Chlapik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chlapik ducks under a wild hook from Child.
Chlapik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Child throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlapik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chlapik is looking to counter punch.
Child bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Child moves out of range of the body kick.
Chlapik is looking to score with low kicks.
Chlapik throws a wild body kick that Child sees coming a mile off.
Child tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik throws a low kick, looking for Child's leg but Child calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Child on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Child throws a lazy right hand but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it 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!
Chlapik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chlapik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Child can pounce on him.
Chlapik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chlapik takes one on the button.
A big right from Child misses.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Child.
Child cracks the inside of Chlapik's front leg.
Chlapik cracks Child with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chlapik needs to keep his hands up - Child had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik moves away from the strike by Child.
Chlapik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Child misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Child on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Child takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlapik misses the target.
Child fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Child has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Child throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Child misses.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Child avoids the punch easily.
Chlapik swats away the attempt to clinch by Child.
Child misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
Chlapik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Child.
Chlapik scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Chlapik catches Child right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Child.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chlapik lands with a straight right. Child didn't see that one coming.
Child connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Child chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chlapik misses with a straight right.
Child feints a counter leg kick.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Child moves out of range easily.
Child ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Child ducked under it nicely.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
Chlapik slips under a jab from Child.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlapik blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chlapik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Child moves out of range of the body kick.
Chlapik with a nice cross.
Chlapik walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Child there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Child wants to clinch up but Chlapik keeps it at a distance.
Chlapik lands the left hand.
Child lands a glancing blow to the side of Chlapik's head.
Child lands a leg kick that knocks Chlapik off balance momentarily.
Child looks to land a left hand but Chlapik moved out of range nicely.
Chlapik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chlapik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Child throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chlapik thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chlapik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Child shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Child lands a body shot.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Child throws a solid leg kick but Chlapik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Child.
Child misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlapik.
Child throws a series of punches but Chlapik avoids them all with ease.
Chlapik looks to land a left hand but Child moved out of range nicely.
Chlapik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child throws a leg kick which misses Chlapik's front leg but catches the back leg as Chlapik tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Child misses
and Chlapik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chlapik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chlapik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Child's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Child.
Chlapik cracks Child with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chlapik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Child throws a lazy right hand but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Chlapik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chlapik throws a lazy uppercut
and Child counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Child lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlapik throws a big shot that misses.
Chlapik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Child.
Child has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Child misses with a straight left.
Child takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Child manages to avoid it.
Child swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Child scores with a nice head shot.
Chlapik throws a lazy head kick
and Child counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Chlapik blocks the low kick.
And Chlapik counters with a quick kick to the body but Child blocks it.
Child scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Child lands a leg kick that knocks Chlapik off balance momentarily.
Chlapik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Child's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Chlapik.
Child looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Child throws a leg kick which misses Chlapik's front leg but catches the back leg as Chlapik tries to avoid it.
Chlapik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Child.
Chlapik sizes up Child with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chlapik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlapik 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 second round but I would say that Jakub Chlapik will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Chlapik!
Chlapik connects with a leg kick. Child looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Chlapik misses its intended target.
Child connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Child throws a body punch but Chlapik moves out of range.
Child buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Child needs to keep his hands up - Chlapik had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Chlapik.
Child on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Child. Chlapik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chlapik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Child wants to clinch up but Chlapik keeps it at a distance.
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Child takes one to the side of the head.
Chlapik thuds his right hand into Child's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chlapik checks a leg kick nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Child might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chlapik has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik throws a head kick but Child moves out of range.
Child slips under a jab.
Chlapik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chlapik throws a lazy right hand but Child sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Child. That snapped Chlapik's head back.
Child with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlapik to score with a decent uppercut.
Chlapik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Child has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chlapik.
Child throws out a loose jab but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Child with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlapik to score with a decent uppercut.
Child throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chlapik moves into the clinch.
Child throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chlapik blocks it with crossed arms.
Child misses with an elbow strike.
Chlapik is trying to break the clinch but Child has him pressed against the cage.
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Child checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child throws a lazy right hand but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlapik checks the leg kick.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Child moves out of range easily.
Child feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chlapik's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Child's corner calls for a 1-2. Child obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Child uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Child is predictable there
and Chlapik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chlapik throws a hook to the side of Child's head but Child sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Child throws an off balance right hand
and Child takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chlapik throws a head kick that half lands.
Chlapik's corner calls for a 1-2. Chlapik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Child scores with a leg kick.
Chlapik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Child.
Child throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child takes a jab right on the kisser.
Child has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Child there as he acknowledges the shot.
Child keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Chlapik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Child.
Child catches Chlapik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chlapik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Child ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Child throws a hook but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Child displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlapik throws out the jab.
Child throws out a counter right but Chlapik avoids it with no problem.
Chlapik throws a hook to the side of Child's head but Child sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Chlapik misses.
A head kick by Chlapik misses
letting Child counter with a right hand.
Chlapik throws a hook but Child avoids it easily.
Chlapik looks to throw the jab but Child is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik cracks Child with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Chlapik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Child takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Child throws a looping overhand right but Chlapik ducks down to avoid it.
Chlapik throws a shot from downtown. Child moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Child misses the target.
Nice shot by Chlapik.
Child fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Child uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Marcus Child has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Child misses its intended target.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Child ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik sizes up Child with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Child misses with a hook
and Chlapik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Chlapik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chlapik 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
After winning the bout, Jakub Chlapik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy West (ranked 1486 p4p, 226 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1658 p4p, 252 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think West might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gojira - Shooting Star. Lombard has chosen Shinedown - Sound Of Madness as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West digs a good body shot into Lombard's ribs.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Lombard.
Lombard throws a leg kick
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lombard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice sprawl there from Lombard as West shoots in.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Lombard throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West scores with a head kick.
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lombard fails with a takedown attempt.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lombard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard misses with an uppercut
and West finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Lombard's head back.
West scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard throws a hook but West blocks it.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
West lands a right hook to the body.
West connects with a high kick.
West connects with a body shot that sends Lombard's belly button to the back.
West tries to work over Lombard's front leg with a kick but Lombard checks it.
Lombard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
West tests Lombard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lombard finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Lombard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West throws the kick towards the body but Lombard avoids it.
Lombard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. West quickly recovers to half guard.
West pushes Lombard off but Lombard dives into side control.
West is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lombard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
West is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lombard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Lombard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lombard prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West being controlled for a moment.
Lombard trying to control the position but West is working away.
West tries to escape but Lombard is in control.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West wants to get back to his feet but Lombard drags him back down.
West is not content to let Lombard control the position.
West is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lombard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
West is not content to let Lombard control the position.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West lands a glancing blow to the side of Lombard's head.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West attempts a counter takedown but Lombard avoids it well and moves away.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lombard jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lombard ducks under a wild hook from West.
West throws a hook but Lombard avoids it easily.
A cross from West lands.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombard.
West misses with an uppercut
and Lombard counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.
Lombard trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West is trying to escape the position but Lombard is controlling the position.
West wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
West tries to bench press Lombard off him but Lombard keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard happy to just control the position for now.
Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
West is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lombard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
West wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A lull in the action here.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lombard avoids the body shot from West.
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billy West is winning the standup battle so far.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
Jab, jab by Lombard - just one landing.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombard motions for West to come forward. Lombard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West moves away from the strike by Lombard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard scores with a jab to the head.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses.
Lombard thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lombard tries to move into range but West moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West moves out of range as Lombard throws a body kick.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lombard! West is out on his feet! Lombard rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - West is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! West is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Lombard!
Our winner, Hank Lombard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1257 p4p, 153 weight class) and Frank Brewer (ranked 1674 p4p, 200 weight class). Brewer has chosen Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Anstey.
Brewer scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Anstey is trying to control. Brewer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is pressing down on Brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brewer is holding on for now.
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer is trying to get back to full guard.
Brewer is doing well to control the position and prevent Anstey from advancing to side control.
Brewer is trying to control but can't.
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey.
Brewer is not content to let Anstey control the position.
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Brewer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brewer trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Brewer dodges it nicely.
Anstey is pressing down on Brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brewer is holding on for now.
Anstey trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anstey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brewer did well to prevent Anstey getting side control.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Brewer dodges it nicely.
Anstey is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewer's head.
Anstey working over Brewer with some ground and pound. Brewer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Brewer is working away.
Anstey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brewer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brewer taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brewer won't allow Anstey to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brewer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brewer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him.
Brewer controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anstey throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer blocks the elbow strike.
Brewer working aggressively here.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Anstey swings wildly with an uppercut but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer blocks the elbow strike.
Brewer tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer takes a shot to the head.
Brewer lands a nice uppercut.
Brewer misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Brewer, which made it look bad.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
Anstey gets the takedown into side control.
Anstey working the ground and pound but Brewer is defending the strikes.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Anstey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anstey controlling the position from side mount.
Anstey trying to control the position but Brewer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brewer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brewer is not content to let Anstey control the position.
Brewer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Anstey's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Brewer's head.
Brewer is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anstey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brewer is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anstey lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brewer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer trying to control from the bottom.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brewer to regain full guard.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brewer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anstey passes into half guard.
Brewer tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brewer throws a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brewer enables Anstey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brewer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anstey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brewer's guard.
Brewer is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brewer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brewer is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brewer avoid being mounted?
Brewer is doing well to control the position and prevent Anstey from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
Anstey working over Brewer with some ground and pound. Brewer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anstey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brewer is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is keen to just control but Brewer is a slippery customer.
Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but Brewer defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brewer is looking to improve his position.
Brewer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
Brewer is defending against the submission attempts here by Anstey.
Anstey not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Anstey.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brewer as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anstey takes a little break here. Brewer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
During a confident post fight interview, Bunny Anstey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 553 p4p, 89 weight class) and Kayring Saiarr (ranked 972 p4p, 156 weight class). De Sucre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bolivianos el Hado Propicio. 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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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
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kayring Saiarr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Sucre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saiarr's sensitive parts.
Saiarr lands with a straight right. De Sucre didn't see that one coming.
De Sucre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Sucre shoots for a takedown but Saiarr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saiarr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saiarr throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Sucre gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Saiarr to counter with a crisp jab.
De Sucre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick from Saiarr.
De Sucre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Sucre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saiarr swivels and escapes.
Saiarr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saiarr walks into a stiff left hand from De Sucre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre throws out a powerful jab.
De Sucre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jose De Sucre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saiarr lands a glancing blow to the side of De Sucre's head.
De Sucre connects with a jab.
De Sucre throws a series of punches but Saiarr avoids them all with ease.
Saiarr moves out of range of the body kick.
Saiarr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Sucre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saiarr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Sucre digs a good hook to Saiarr's body.
A punch combination from De Sucre misses.
Saiarr throws a wild body kick that De Sucre sees coming a mile off.
De Sucre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre tests Saiarr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saiarr digs a good hook to De Sucre's body.
De Sucre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Sucre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saiarr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saiarr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Sucre catches Saiarr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Sucre misses with a takedown attempt - Saiarr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saiarr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saiarr misses with a body shot.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut.
Saiarr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Sucre with a body shot.
De Sucre cracks Saiarr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saiarr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Sucre connects with a body shot that sends Saiarr's belly button to the back.
De Sucre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Sucre or perhaps it was just good defense by Saiarr, which made it look bad.
De Sucre throws a right hand that Saiarr ducks under and follows up with a left that Saiarr also avoids with ease.
De Sucre tries for a takedown but Saiarr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kayring Saiarr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saiarr misses with a body kick.
Saiarr leaves De Sucre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saiarr flicks out a counter leg kick but De Sucre steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Saiarr counter with a right hand.
Saiarr misses with a low kick.
Saiarr misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from De Sucre.
De Sucre scores with a jab to the body.
De Sucre shoots in looking for a takedown but Saiarr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Sucre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saiarr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Sucre throws the left hand but Saiarr avoids the punch easily.
De Sucre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Sucre avoids the body shot from Saiarr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Sucre misses with the combination.
De Sucre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saiarr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Sucre. That one must have hurt.
De Sucre shoots in but no luck this time.
Saiarr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saiarr wants it to stay on the feet.
Saiarr misses with an uppercut. De Sucre saw that one coming.
De Sucre throws a hook to the side of Saiarr's head but Saiarr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saiarr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saiarr motions for De Sucre to come forward. Saiarr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Sucre with a poor takedown
and Saiarr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jose De Sucre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by De Sucre.
De Sucre scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saiarr's head backwards.
De Sucre tries for a takedown but Saiarr circles away easily
and Saiarr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Sucre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saiarr counters with a nice body shot.
De Sucre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saiarr.
De Sucre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Sucre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for De Sucre. That snapped Saiarr's head back.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
De Sucre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saiarr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saiarr drops De Sucre with a huge uppercut! De Sucre drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Saiarr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kayring Saiarr!
A very excited looking Kayring Saiarr 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 467 p4p, 62 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 571 p4p, 80 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but DeSilva checks it
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rutherford is trying to maintain the position but DeSilva is very close to passing his half guard.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is defending well.
Rutherford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rutherford keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.
DeSilva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
DeSilva advances to mount.
DeSilva dominating with strikes here.
Rutherford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Rutherford has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
DeSilva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but DeSilva is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutherford works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Rutherford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutherford is one step ahead there.
DeSilva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutherford is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutherford defends it easily.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
Rutherford slips nicely into half guard.
Rutherford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutherford uses his free foot to push down on DeSilva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to reverse the position but Rutherford maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford punishing his opponent with strikes.
DeSilva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rutherford controlling from mount.
Rutherford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DeSilva is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rutherford lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
DeSilva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeSilva throws a big right hand that misses.
DeSilva trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
DeSilva passes Rutherford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeSilva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSilva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rutherford's guard.
DeSilva thows a huge punch but Rutherford dodges it nicely.
Rutherford is looking to improve his position.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rutherford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutherford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas Rutherford has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSilva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rutherford taking shots to the head.
DeSilva controlling from the full mount.
DeSilva raining down shots from the mount!
Rutherford regains half guard.
DeSilva wants to work for an arm triangle but Rutherford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is just content to waste time from the top position. Rutherford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeSilva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutherford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looking for subs from the bottom but Rutherford mounts him!
DeSilva is trying to escape the mount.
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rutherford has his foot on DeSilva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSilva works his way back into a safe position though.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
Rutherford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva wants to improve his position but instead Rutherford has moved into half guard.
Rutherford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DeSilva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rutherford jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva tries to improve position but can't.
Rutherford trying to control the action but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
DeSilva tries to buck Rutherford off but Rutherford is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva 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. This is the final round!
Rutherford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeSilva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeSilva preventing the sweep.
DeSilva is working Rutherford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutherford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutherford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Rutherford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeSilva wants to control the position but Rutherford says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to improve his position but Rutherford is controlling well.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutherford is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rutherford lands a nice short elbow.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford wants to take a breather but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
Rutherford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DeSilva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rutherford drops an elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
Rutherford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutherford is trying to control. DeSilva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford trying to pass the guard but DeSilva defending well.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
DeSilva won't allow Rutherford to pass to mount.
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Rutherford keeps him under control.
Rutherford working DeSilva over with strikes.
Rutherford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle here but Rutherford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rutherford landing a few strikes.
DeSilva tries to buck Rutherford off but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford working the ground and pound.
DeSilva regains half guard.
Rutherford lands with a punch from half guard.
DeSilva has hold of Rutherford's hands but Rutherford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
Rutherford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeSilva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva is not content to let Rutherford control the position.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 291 p4p, 36 weight class) and Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 747 p4p, 92 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Evgeni Elkemenchi enters the cage!
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147 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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30
168 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elkemenchi's guard.
Elkemenchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Elkemenchi won't allow it.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elkemenchi defends it well.
Ky Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elkemenchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elkemenchi defending well though.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Elkemenchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkemenchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ky Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ky Jr's back!
Elkemenchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Ky Jr is controlling his hands well.
Elkemenchi doesn't have the hooks in and Ky Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Elkemenchi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Ky Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elkemenchi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elkemenchi keeps working.
Ky Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Ky Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Ky Jr advances nicely into full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky Jr scoring with strikes but Elkemenchi is staying in there.
Elkemenchi is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Ky Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Elkemenchi to regain full guard.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
Elkemenchi wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Elkemenchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ky Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elkemenchi pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr prevents Elkemenchi from standing back up.
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr works his way into full mount!
Elkemenchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ky Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ky Jr looking to score a takedown here. Elkemenchi is defending well but Ky Jr drives through and ends up in Elkemenchi's guard.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr controlling from the top position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ky Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ky Jr distracts Elkemenchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi managing to control the position.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkemenchi is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elkemenchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr passes Elkemenchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Elkemenchi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ky Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ky Jr!
Ky Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ky Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Ky Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Elkemenchi pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ky Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkemenchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Elkemenchi won't allow it.
Ky Jr working Elkemenchi over with strikes.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Elkemenchi's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr wants to advance to full mount but Elkemenchi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Elkemenchi is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Ky Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ky Jr trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Elkemenchi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ky Jr has Elkemenchi in his guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Elkemenchi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkemenchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ky Jr trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr pushing down on Elkemenchi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Ky Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ky Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elkemenchi throws a fast counter high kick but Ky Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Ky Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi circles away.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi throws a low kick but Ky Jr avoids it.
Elkemenchi stuffs the takedown.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Elkemenchi feints the counter takedown.
Ky Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ky Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Elkemenchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr fails to land the takedown.
Ky Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ky Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Elkemenchi gets back to full guard.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi wants to stand up but Ky Jr is controlling him.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Elkemenchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elkemenchi is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elkemenchi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Elkemenchi defends it.
Ky Jr misses with a head shot. Elkemenchi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Elkemenchi blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is keeping the position.
Elkemenchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.
Elkemenchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ky Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Ky Jr wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkemenchi lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Elkemenchi advances to half guard.
Elkemenchi wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Elkemenchi wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.
Elkemenchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi thows a huge punch but Ky Jr dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ky Jr 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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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