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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iota Knox (ranked 2390 p4p, 118 weight class) and Hiroaki Hidaka (ranked 3136 p4p, 150 weight class). Knox's entrance music is The Blacker The Berry | Kendrick Lamar. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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142 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iota Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiroaki Hidaka!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Hidaka as he connects with a hook.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hidaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Hidaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hidaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Knox misses
and Hidaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hidaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Hidaka's head.
Hidaka slips a jab from Knox.
Hidaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hidaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hidaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as Hidaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hidaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidaka drops Knox with a beautiful combination! Knox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hidaka is looking for the KO!
Knox is rocked!
Hidaka is stalking Knox. Knox circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hidaka, and it's lights out! Knox really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroaki Hidaka!
A victorious Hiroaki Hidaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Speva Koso (ranked 770 p4p, 93 weight class) and Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 4044 p4p, 425 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Speva Koso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iancu Calmuschi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koso scores with a punch to the head.
Koso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Calmuschi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Calmuschi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koso cracks Calmuschi with an open hand slap.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Calmuschi throws a big shot that misses.
Calmuschi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Calmuschi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso throws a push kick but Calmuschi slaps the foot to one side.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Calmuschi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calmuschi misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calmuschi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calmuschi.
Koso misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso stuns Calmuschi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koso!
Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Koso throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Koso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calmuschi on the side of the head.
Koso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calmuschi's head backwards.
Calmuschi lands with a right hand.
Koso connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koso. Calmuschi shrugs it off though.
Calmuschi tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Koso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Koso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi moves into the clinch successfully.
Koso blocking some punches.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Koso.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Koso on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koso.
Calmuschi misses with some punches.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso lands with a light punch inside.
Koso lands a hook that snaps the head of Calmuschi backwards.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calmuschi lands a nice shot to the body.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso prevents a body shot from Calmuschi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Calmuschi controls his hands.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Calmuschi.
Koso pulls guard successfully.
Calmuschi won't allow Koso to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calmuschi wants to stand but Koso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Calmuschi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calmuschi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calmuschi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Calmuschi.
Koso lands a nice looking body shot.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Koso misses
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Calmuschi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso 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.
Calmuschi slips under a jab.
Calmuschi avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso walks into a straight right hand from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a body kick that misses.
Koso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi saw that one coming.
Calmuschi misses with a looping right.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Koso.
Some wild striking there from Calmuschi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calmuschi scores with a head kick.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calmuschi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speva Koso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koso throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Koso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Koso avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koso, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
Calmuschi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koso blocks a jab.
Koso throws a jab when Calmuschi was well out of range.
Calmuschi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
Koso wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calmuschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Koso.
Calmuschi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calmuschi throws a body shot but no joy.
Calmuschi tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Koso blocks a head kick by Calmuschi.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Koso jabs Calmuschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Calmuschi works Koso's body with a nice hook.
Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Calmuschi misses with a series of wild punches.
Calmuschi throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Calmuschi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calmuschi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Calmuschi misses its intended target.
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!
Calmuschi misses with a body kick.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso blocks a head kick by Calmuschi.
Koso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Calmuschi throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Calmuschi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calmuschi gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Calmuschi lands a left hand.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calmuschi backwards.
Calmuschi lands a body punch.
Calmuschi lands a body punch.
Speva Koso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Calmuschi's head.
Still in the clinch, Calmuschi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calmuschi can do to turn this around?
Calmuschi lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Calmuschi works on Koso's body with a couple of short punches.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Calmuschi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Calmuschi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koso.
Koso works on Calmuschi's body with a couple of short punches.
Calmuschi can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso working aggressively here.
Koso lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Calmuschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Calmuschi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso lands with a right to the head.
Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso pushes Calmuschi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calmuschi misses with a body punch.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi takes a shot to the head.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Calmuschi controls his hands.
Calmuschi wants to break free but Koso has control.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calmuschi misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso lands with a light punch inside.
Koso lands with a light punch inside.
Koso jumps into guard, dragging Calmuschi to the mat.
Calmuschi stands and steps away. Koso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Koso lands a nice hook to Calmuschi's body. Calmuschi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Calmuschi thows a body kick. Koso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy body kick from Koso
and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso lands a body shot.
Calmuschi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koso sizes up Calmuschi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koso connects with a body shot.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Koso.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Calmuschi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Calmuschi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Calmuschi off balance momentarily.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
As Calmuschi tries to get set, Koso tries to push him back and clinch up but Calmuschi manages to avoid the attempt.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Koso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calmuschi on the side of the head.
Calmuschi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calmuschi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iancu Calmuschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calmuschi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calmuschi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Calmuschi's head.
Koso walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Calmuschi.
Koso wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koso.
Koso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koso lands with a slapping head kick.
Calmuschi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso blocks a jab.
Koso throws a head kick but Calmuschi moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Calmuschi misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Koso digs a good hook to Calmuschi's body.
Good work by Calmuschi as he checks the leg kick.
Calmuschi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calmuschi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calmuschi is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.
Calmuschi needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Koso tries to counter by clinching up but Calmuschi breaks away and moves out of range.
A combination from Calmuschi does no damage.
Calmuschi misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calmuschi's hands.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calmuschi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Koso lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Koso. That snapped Calmuschi's head back.
Koso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calmuschi under the eye.
A lazy left from Calmuschi finds it's target.
Calmuschi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koso lands with a nice body punch.
Calmuschi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso lands with a hook. Calmuschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Calmuschi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koso 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 2150 p4p, 104 weight class) and Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 2354 p4p, 115 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.
BySubtraction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shklyarskiy! But no joy.
BySubtraction moves into range and clinches up with Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that BySubtraction has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BySubtraction lands a right hook to the body.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Shklyarskiy is just out of range.
BySubtraction lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shklyarskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shklyarskiy lands with a hook. BySubtraction tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as BySubtraction lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shklyarskiy doesn't seem phased though.
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!
BySubtraction scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.
BySubtraction has closed the distance and engaged Shklyarskiy in a clinch.
Shklyarskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shklyarskiy is looking to escape.
BySubtraction is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shklyarskiy is just riding it out for now. BySubtraction eventually gives up the hold.
BySubtraction seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shklyarskiy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy is holding on to half guard well.
Shklyarskiy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
BySubtraction is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shklyarskiy is just riding it out for now. BySubtraction eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BySubtraction wants to take a breather but Shklyarskiy is having none of it.
BySubtraction tries to pass to full mount but Shklyarskiy defends it.
BySubtraction stops Shklyarskiy from getting back to his feet.
Shklyarskiy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
BySubtraction with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shklyarskiy trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is looking to advance position but Shklyarskiy won't allow it.
BySubtraction wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shklyarskiy keeps working.
Shklyarskiy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BySubtraction is trying to control. Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shklyarskiy looks like he's trying to stand up.
BySubtraction wants to free his trapped foot but Shklyarskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
BySubtraction is working for a submission of some sort.
BySubtraction is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
BySubtraction is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shklyarskiy is doing well to control the position and prevent BySubtraction from advancing to side control.
Shklyarskiy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BySubtraction. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shklyarskiy wants to control but BySubtraction is keeping busy.
BySubtraction trying to mount his opponent but Shklyarskiy defends it.
Shklyarskiy is looking to improve his position.
BySubtraction is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shklyarskiy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BySubtraction sitting in guard here, content to control.
BySubtraction avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BySubtraction trying to control but Shklyarskiy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the head.
BySubtraction lands a head shot.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shklyarskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BySubtraction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shklyarskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
Shklyarskiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shklyarskiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
BySubtraction keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shklyarskiy's efforts to push away.
BySubtraction misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction has a couple of punches blocked by Shklyarskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
BySubtraction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shklyarskiy's elbow.
BySubtraction keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shklyarskiy's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BySubtraction prevents Shklyarskiy from breaking the clinch.
Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch.
Shklyarskiy tries to bum rush BySubtraction with a series of wild strikes but BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction doesn't manage to clinch there - Shklyarskiy circles away.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shklyarskiy! But no joy.
BySubtraction lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BySubtraction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shklyarskiy.
A big left from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shklyarskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shklyarskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BySubtractions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shklyarskiy misses with a two punch combination.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Shklyarskiy is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shklyarskiy! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shklyarskiy! But no joy.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shklyarskiy tries to keep at a distance but BySubtraction has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shklyarskiy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
BySubtraction pushes Shklyarskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BySubtraction avoids the body shot from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
Shklyarskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
BySubtraction throws a right hand that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the jaw.
BySubtraction scores with a hook.
Shklyarskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping BySubtraction under the eye.
BySubtraction scores with the left hand. Shklyarskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shklyarskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling BySubtraction to counter with a crisp jab.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shklyarskiy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shklyarskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BySubtraction can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
BySubtraction is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BySubtraction wants to pass the guard but Shklyarskiy is keeping the position.
BySubtraction controls from within his opponent's guard.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shklyarskiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
BySubtraction showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
BySubtraction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Shklyarskiy ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BySubtraction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BySubtraction there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Shklyarskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Shklyarskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Shklyarskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shklyarskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Shklyarskiy's shoulder, as Shklyarskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
Shklyarskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BySubtraction doesn't seem bothered though.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shklyarskiy can do to turn this around?
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
Shklyarskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by BySubtraction as he connects with a hook.
BySubtraction works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shklyarskiy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Addition BySubtraction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but BySubtraction moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction moves out of range of the strikes.
Shklyarskiy throws out a loose jab but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a right and a left that Shklyarskiy avoids nicely.
Shklyarskiy ducks right into an uppercut from BySubtraction.
A jab from BySubtraction finds it's way through Shklyarskiy's defenses.
Shklyarskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BySubtraction's hands.
Jab, jab by BySubtraction - just one landing.
Shklyarskiy throws a looping overhand right but BySubtraction ducks down to avoid it.
BySubtraction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Shklyarskiy's head but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction jabs at Shklyarskiy's body.
Shklyarskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Shklyarskiy staying out of range there.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy lands with a straight right. BySubtraction didn't see that one coming.
Shklyarskiy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shklyarskiy loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BySubtraction lands a nice shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
Shklyarskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BySubtraction lands a body shot.
BySubtraction listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shklyarskiy.
BySubtraction staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction defending well as Shklyarskiy loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy is having none of it.
BySubtraction misses with a takedown
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Shklyarskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction with a nice cross.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shklyarskiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shklyarskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Addition BySubtraction.
Well BySubtraction 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 1292 p4p, 200 weight class) and Murray Rothbard (ranked 2294 p4p, 314 weight class). Rothbard has chosen Anarchy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murray Rothbard!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Rothbard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escobar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rothbard misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rothbard.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rothbard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rothbard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rothbard.
Rothbard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rothbard! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a body punch but Rothbard moves out of range.
Rothbard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rothbard misses with a straight left.
Rothbard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Rothbard wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Rothbard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rothbard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Rothbard.
Rothbard throws a counter combo.
Rothbard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rothbard is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Rothbard tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Rothbard drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Rothbard has Escobar pressed against the cage.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Rothbard moved out of range.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Rothbard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rothbard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rothbard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
A big right from Rothbard misses.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothbard misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Rothbard looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Rothbard.
Rothbard digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Rothbard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothbard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothbard.
And Rothbard responds with a good body kick, but Escobar manages to step out the way in time.
Rothbard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothbard moves away.
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar gets tackled into the cage by Rothbard. Rothbard maintains the clinch.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rothbard misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Braulio Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothbard feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar throws a hook but Rothbard avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Rothbard moved out of range.
Rothbard closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothbard has Escobar pressed against the cage, preventing Escobar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rothbard blocking some punches.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Rothbard.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothbard.
Rothbard tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar tries to circle away but Rothbard has him pinned against the cage.
Rothbard misses with some punches.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rothbard.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rothbard slips a jab from Escobar.
Rothbard wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Rothbard should have avoided that one.
Escobar throws a jab when Rothbard was well out of range.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rothbard can do to turn this around?
Rothbard clinches up against the cage.
Rothbard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Rothbard.
Rothbard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a left hand.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothbard struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Rothbard keeps control of Escobar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braulio Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook but Rothbard avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rothbard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar throws a hook but Rothbard avoids it easily.
Escobar misses with a hook. Rothbard ducked under it nicely.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Rothbard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Rothbard ducks down to avoid it.
Rothbard walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Rothbard moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rothbard's hands.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothbard manages to avoid it.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Rothbard wants to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch position.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothbard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Escobar.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Rothbard slips the punch.
Rothbard slips a jab from Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar lands with a nice body punch.
Rothbard tries to clinch
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Rothbard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rothbard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Rothbard counters with a good low kick that Escobar was not able to check.
Rothbard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothbard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Rothbard moves out of range.
Rothbard clinches.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothbard won't allow it.
Rothbard lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escobar tries to work over Rothbard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothbard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rothbard blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray Rothbard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Rothbard has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Rothbard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Rothbard.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Rothbard moved out of range.
Rothbard throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Rothbard counters with a stiff right hand.
Rothbard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Rothbard.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothbard controls his hands.
Rothbard digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rothbard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rothbard misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rothbard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Escobar.
Rothbard misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Rothbard.
Rothbard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Rothbard is out of range.
Rothbard moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Rothbard ducks down to avoid it.
Rothbard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rothbard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Rothbard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Rothbard slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar misses the jab.
Rothbard misses with a leg kick
and Rothbard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Rothbard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rothbard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar with a hook.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Rothbard.
Rothbard cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Rothbard ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard throws a front kick that sends Escobar stumbling back into the cage.
Rothbard lands a body shot.
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!
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothbard manages to avoid it.
Rothbard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
Rothbard slips a straight right by Escobar.
Rothbard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Rothbard moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
Escobar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rothbard at a distance.
Escobar throws a hook but Rothbard blocks it.
Rothbard throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Rothbard tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rothbard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rothbard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothbard.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothbard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar tries to circle away but Rothbard has him pinned against the cage.
Rothbard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar wants to break free but Rothbard has control.
Rothbard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Rothbard has the dominant position.
Rothbard working aggressively here.
Rothbard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rothbard lands an uppercut.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rothbard tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rothbard digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Rothbard.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothbard.
Rothbard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Rothbard struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothbard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothbard blocks an uppercut.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rothbard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rothbard prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.
Rothbard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothbard scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Rothbard is working Escobar over against the cage.
Rothbard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Murray Rothbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Rothbard.
Rothbard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Rothbard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braulio Escobar!
An out of breath Braulio Escobar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bell (ranked 2231 p4p, 70 weight class) and Kalle Karlsson (ranked 2899 p4p, 89 weight class). Karlsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carolus Rex - Sabaton. Greg Bell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell with a poor takedown
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Greg Bell has been cut.
Bell throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bell with a body shot.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Karlsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Bell! Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bell to his feet! Bell is in big trouble!
Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Bell crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Bell back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell wants to clinch
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bell! Karlsson lets Bell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bell is rocked!
Bell moves into range and clinches up with Karlsson.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Greg Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson drops Bell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bell looks back up at him and smiles so Karlsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bell throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Bell toppling to the canvas! Bell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karlsson finish him?!
Karlsson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bell flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bell is out cold! Karlsson 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 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Karlsson!
After winning the bout, Kalle Karlsson 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 Aristotle Nicomachus (ranked 1190 p4p, 181 weight class) and Emet Golem (ranked 1526 p4p, 228 weight class). Nicomachus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drake - Trophies. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aristotle Nicomachus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emet Golem!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicomachus moves out of range of the body kick from Golem.
Golem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicomachus throws the kick towards the body but Golem avoids it.
Nicomachus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nicomachus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nicomachus ducks under a wild hook from Golem.
Nicomachus throws the left hand but Golem avoids the punch easily.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicomachus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golem. Nicomachus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicomachus moves out of range as Golem strikes.
Nicomachus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golem's sensitive parts.
Nicomachus looks to score with a jab to the body but Golem is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Golem.
Nicomachus slips a straight right by Golem.
Nicomachus looks to throw the jab but Golem is out of range.
Nicomachus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicomachus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golem tries to bum rush Nicomachus with a series of wild strikes but Nicomachus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicomachus scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicomachus defending well as Golem loads up on a big left hand.
Nicomachus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Golem missing with a left hand there. Nicomachus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses.
Nicomachus misses with a wild body shot.
Golem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golem.
Nicomachus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Golem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nicomachus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Golem tries to land a front kick but Nicomachus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicomachus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golem's head backwards.
Nicomachus lands with a hook. Golem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left and a right from Nicomachus both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicomachus scores with a nice strike.
Golem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicomachus throws out a loose jab but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem throws a head kick but Nicomachus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golem takes one to the chin there.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Golem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nicomachus connects with a jab.
Nicomachus is looking to slow Golem down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicomachus's hands.
Nicomachus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golem.
Nicomachus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golem in his tracks.
Golem walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses.
Nicomachus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golem throws out the jab.
Nicomachus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golem cracks Nicomachus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Golem fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Golem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicomachus tries to land a front kick but Golem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golem misses with the combination.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus throws an overhand right that lands on Golem's shoulder, as Golem tries to avoid the shot.
Nicomachus misses with a body kick.
Nicomachus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Golem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicomachus throws a sloppy head kick
and Golem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicomachus lands with a nice body kick.
Nicomachus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golem misses with a hook. Nicomachus ducked under it nicely.
Nicomachus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golem misses with a head kick.
Nicomachus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem throws a series of punches but Nicomachus avoids them all with ease.
Nicomachus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golem misses with a wild combination.
Golem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicomachus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golem. That did some damage!
Nicomachus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golem. Golem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Golem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Golem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golem throws a body punch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Golem has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nicomachus.
Golem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Nicomachus lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golem throws the left hand but Nicomachus avoids the punch easily.
Nicomachus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicomachus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golem's hands.
A swing and a miss from Nicomachus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nicomachus misses the shot to the body.
Golem throws a hook to the side of Nicomachus's head but Nicomachus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Golem might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nicomachus has got the better of the exchanges.
Golem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicomachus manages to avoid it.
Golem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nicomachus.
Golem avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
As Nicomachus backs off Golem throws a huge counter combo but Nicomachus manages to avoid it all.
Golem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golem throws a push kick but Nicomachus slaps the foot to one side.
Nicomachus is looking to counter punch.
Nicomachus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golem. That did some damage!
Nicomachus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Golem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicomachus.
You can see that Golem has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nicomachus throws a sloppy head kick and Golem moves out of range easily.
Golem unleashes a big counter combination but Nicomachus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nicomachus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicomachus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golem looks to throw a body kick
and Nicomachus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Golem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicomachus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Golem misses with a combination
enabling Nicomachus to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem throws a body shot but no joy.
Golem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nicomachus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Golem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Golem.
Golem blocks a head kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus tries to work over Golem's front leg with a kick but Golem checks it.
Nicomachus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nicomachus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golem lands a jab to the nose.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicomachus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golem. That did some damage!
Nicomachus slips a jab from Golem.
Nicomachus tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicomachus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicomachus looks to land a left hand but Golem moved out of range nicely.
Nicomachus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golem.
Nicomachus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicomachus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golem. Nicomachus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aristotle Nicomachus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicomachus moves away from the strike by Golem.
Golem misses with a two punch combination.
Golem looks for the body kick but Nicomachus saw that one coming.
Golem looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicomachus is just out of range.
Nicomachus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Nicomachus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Golem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicomachus.
Nicomachus cracks Golem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicomachus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicomachus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golem can do to turn this around?
Nicomachus clobbers Golem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicomachus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the side of Golem's head but Golem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golem dips to his left and cracks Nicomachus with an uppercut!
A left lands for Nicomachus.
Golem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicomachus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nicomachus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nicomachus.
Nicomachus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Golem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nicomachus scores with a spinning back kick!
Golem is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicomachus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Golem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicomachus cracks the inside of Golem's front leg.
Golem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicomachus.
Golem feints a counter leg kick.
Nicomachus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus lands a big head kick that sends Golem tumbling to the mat! Nicomachus takes a step backwards and waves Golem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Nicomachus throws a hook but Golem avoids it easily.
Golem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooh!!! Nicomachus has knocked Golem down with a huge combo! Nicomachus steps away and waves a wobbly Golem back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Golem is rocked!
Golem misses with the combination.
Golem is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicomachus finish him?
Nicomachus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicomachus lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Golem up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Nicomachus from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Golem's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aristotle Nicomachus!
During a confident post fight interview, Aristotle Nicomachus 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 Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 766 p4p, 120 weight class) and Costa Ioannou (ranked 2655 p4p, 362 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Costa Ioannou!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen tests Ioannou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Ioannou moved out of range nicely.
Ioannou goes for a double leg but Van Wijnbergen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Wijnbergen continues to drive forward.
Van Wijnbergen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ioannou shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Wijnbergen sprawls well. He's pushed Ioannou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Wijnbergen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Ioannou moved away.
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Ioannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ioannou slips a straight right by Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Ioannou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Wijnbergen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Wijnbergen wants it to stay on the feet.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries to move into range but Ioannou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen works Ioannou's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou misses with a takedown attempt - Van Wijnbergen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ioannou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Wijnbergen pinned against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Ioannou's body. Ioannou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Ioannou moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
Van Wijnbergen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ioannou circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ioannou.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Ioannou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen digs a right hand underneath Ioannou's ribcage. Ioannou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Van Wijnbergen.
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!
Ioannou is trying to force a seperation but Van Wijnbergen has the dominant position.
Ioannou is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Wijnbergen has double underhooks.
Ioannou wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Wijnbergen won't allow it.
Ioannou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ioannou breaks from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Ioannou's front leg but catches the back leg as Ioannou tries to avoid it.
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ioannou was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ioannou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen drops Ioannou with a beautiful combination! Ioannou stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Wijnbergen is looking for the KO!
Ioannou is rocked!
It looks like Costa Ioannou has been cut.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ioannou switches off momentarily and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a monster right hand! Ioannou topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Van Wijnbergen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Van Wijnbergen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 988 p4p, 152 weight class) and Lahden Linkki (ranked 4077 p4p, 489 weight class). Linkki has chosen Cypress Hill - Cuban Necktie as his entrance music. Lahden Linkki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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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 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lahden Linkki!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkki scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braz.
Braz tries for a takedown but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Linkki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Linkki to the mat! Linkki manages to get full guard.
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Linkki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Linkki, who protects the arm well.
Braz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Linkki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Linkki sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkki is positioning himself well to prevent Braz advancing to mount.
Linkki is trying to stand.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linkki sees it coming and defends easily.
Linkki is trying to get back to full guard.
Linkki is looking to control Braz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linkki avoid being mounted?
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Linkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braz prevents Linkki from improving his position.
Linkki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Linkki told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braz is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.
Linkki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
Linkki is pulling down on Braz's head to control his posture.
Braz passes Linkki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braz is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Linkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Linkki trying to hold on to Braz's head to control him but Braz postures up.
Linkki is looking to improve his position.
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.
Linkki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Braz 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.
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four 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.
Linkki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Linkki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Linkki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Braz is proving hard to escape from.
Linkki wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving.
Braz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linkki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Linkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Linkki cracks Braz with a good jab.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Linkki as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linkki! But no joy.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braz moves out of range as Linkki strikes.
Braz throwing a counter right hand but Linkki manages to avoid it.
Linkki leaves Braz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Linkki misses.
Linkki slaps away a takedown attempt from Braz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz takes one on the button.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Braz is looking to counter punch.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkki missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Linkki. Beautiful body shot.
Braz takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Linkki as Braz shoots in.
Braz fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkki looks to throw the jab but Braz is out of range.
Linkki connects with the punch.
Linkki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Linkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Braz goes for a double leg but Linkki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linkki continues to drive forward.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linkki's waist but Linkki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braz staying out of range there.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Linkki pinned against the cage. Linkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linkki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Linkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linkki.
Braz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Linkki circles away.
Braz takes one on the button.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Linkki defends well and Braz ends up having to push Linkki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!
Braz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Linkki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braz slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki scores with the left hand. Braz knows he should have avoided that one.
Braz tries for a takedown but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linkki is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Linkki circles away and we're back to standing.
Linkki scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linkki connects with a body shot.
Linkki misses the jab.
Linkki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Linkki misses with a hook.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linkki misses with a hook. Braz ducked under it nicely.
Linkki connects with the punch.
Braz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linkki throws out the jab.
Linkki 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.
Braz shoots in but no luck this time.
Braz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linkki is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Linkki circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braz goes for a double leg but Linkki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linkki continues to drive forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linkki misses with a hook.
Braz dives in and grabs Linkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linkki pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Lahden Linkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Linkki there.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Linkki misses its intended target.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lahden Linkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linkki throws a looping overhand right but Braz ducks down to avoid it.
Linkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Linkki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
A cross from Linkki lands.
Braz shoots for a takedown but Linkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz shoots for a takedown but Linkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Linkki pinned against the cage. Linkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Braz's shoulder, as Braz tries to avoid the shot.
Linkki throws a shot to the body.
Linkki tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Linkki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braz.
Braz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Linkki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Linkki stuffs the takedown attempt from Braz. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Braz slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkki misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Linkki. No joy for Braz on that attempt.
Linkki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Linkki wants it to stay on the feet.
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkki throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
Braz dives in and grabs Linkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linkki pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Linkki scores with a jab to the head.
Linkki throws a jab when Braz was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahden Linkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Linkki takes a swing at Braz's ribcage but misses.
Braz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Linkki to the ground. Braz is now in Linkki's guard.
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
Braz wants to pass the guard but Linkki is keeping the position.
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Linkki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Braz preventing the sweep.
Linkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Linkki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Linkki rolls with it to try and escape but Braz cranks on the arm and Linkki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KnockOut for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Lahden Linkki had this to say: 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donal Noye (ranked 700 p4p, 111 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 848 p4p, 134 weight class). Noye's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Horse the Band - Cutsman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donal Noye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noye wants to clinch up but Venczel keeps it at a distance.
Noye gets caught flat footed, as Venczel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Venczel won't allow Noye to sweep him here.
Noye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard.
Venczel is controlling Noye's posture.
Noye wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel controlling Noye's posture.
Noye is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel has his hands on Noye's head, controlling the position.
Noye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Venczel controls Noye momentarily but Noye frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noye throws a front kick aimed at Venczel's knee but Venczel avoids it well.
Noye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Venczel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Venczel has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noye fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Venczel is out of range.
That kick from Noye tenderised Venczel's leg. Venczel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noye gets a clinch.
Noye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venczel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noye defends well and Venczel ends up having to push Noye into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Venczel fails with a takedown attempt.
Donal Noye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
Venczel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noye's guard.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venczel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noye manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Noye's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Noye from controlling successfully.
Noye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noye manages to get himself to full guard.
Noye keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel advances to half guard.
Noye is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noye wants to get back to full guard.
Noye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.
Noye is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Venczel jumps into side control!
Venczel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Noye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noye is not content to let Venczel control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noye struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Venczel checks the leg kick.
Noye pivots, looking for a leg kick but Venczel is out of range and Noye settles back down.
Venczel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noye is looking to control Venczel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noye avoid being mounted?
Venczel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Venczel slows the pace down in half guard.
Zsiga Venczel has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noye gets full guard.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noye being controlled here, momentarily.
Noye working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noye wants to sweep but no luck.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Noye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Venczel throws an elbow that misses. Noye uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venczel's guard. Nice move by Noye!
Noye won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
Venczel working for a triangle but Noye defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noye looking to pass the guard.
Venczel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venczel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Noye is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel tries to roll over but Noye keeps him under control.
Noye trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Noye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Venczel is controlling Noye's trapped leg to prevent Noye from advancing to side control.
Noye working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Venczel's thigh. Venczel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Noye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Noye seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Venczel is controlling Noye's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel shoots in for a takedown but Noye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Venczel is looking to chop away at Noye's legs.
Venczel has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noye throws a head kick but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel feints the counter takedown.
Noye lands a head shot.
Noye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venczel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noye stuffs the takedown attempt from Venczel. Venczel gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal Noye dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Venczel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noye's head.
Noye instigates a clinch.
Venczel blocks an elbow strike.
Venczel pulls guard effortlessly.
Noye controlling from the top position.
Venczel pulls Noye in close to his closed guard and prevents Noye from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noye's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel wants to sweep but no luck.
Noye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noye is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Noye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Noye is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venczel keeps working.
Noye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Noye wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venczel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Venczel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venczel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noye keeps working.
Venczel with the ground and pound but Noye regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Venczel tries to pass to full mount but Noye defends it.
Noye wants to get back to full guard.
Noye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venczel.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noye defending well though.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Noye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Venczel prevents Noye from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel prevents Noye from improving his position.
Venczel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noye defends it well.
Venczel stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noye wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zsiga Venczel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venczel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Righty Handy (ranked 826 p4p, 102 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 932 p4p, 116 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Biggie Righty Handy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Handy stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexandrov. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Handy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Handy blocking some punches.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been hearing reports that Handy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alexandrov lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Biggie Righty Handy has been cut.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Handy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Handy as Alexandrov shoots in.
Handy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexandrov manages to circle out of the way.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Handy looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handy.
Handy is looking to counter the offense by Alexandrov and move into the clinch.
Handy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Handy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandrov somewhat.
Handy slips under a jab.
Handy tries to counter by clinching up but Alexandrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexandrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexandrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handy blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Handy misses.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Handy connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov lands a jab to Handy's midsection.
Alexandrov jabs at Handy's body.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Handy.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Alexandrov tries to get set, Handy tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexandrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Alexandrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Handy rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Handy does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Alexandrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Handy.
Handy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handy moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handy, pushing him back against the cage.
Handy tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Handy back against the cage.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handy.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov tightens his grip and picks Handy up, before dumping him to the ground. Handy manages to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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!
Handy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Handy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Handy blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alexandrov misses with a straight left.
Handy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexandrov manages to circle out of the way.
Handy misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handy moves away.
Alexandrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Handy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Handy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alexandrov is looking to control Handy but Handy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alexandrov scores with punches from the back.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Handy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the head.
Alexandrov struggling to land strikes to the head as Handy covers up.
Handy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Well, with Alexandrov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Handy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alexandrov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Alexandrov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Handy covering up well and avoiding damage.
Alexandrov misses with punches from the back.
Handy trying to control the position but Alexandrov manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is landing with strikes from the back.
Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov missing with strikes.
Handy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handy has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the back.
Alexandrov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Handy could be in trouble here!
Alexandrov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Handy to escape the position.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Even with his hooks in, Alexandrov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alexandrov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Alexandrov scores with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov punishes Handy with strikes from the back mount.
Even with his hooks in, Alexandrov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Handy rolls, trying to escape but Alexandrov keeps control of the position.
Alexandrov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the head.
Handy covering up well under a series of strikes from Alexandrov.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Alexandrov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Alexandrov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov looking to hold on to the position here but Handy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Handy working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working Handy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Handy blocks nicely.
Alexandrov distracts Handy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alexandrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handy circles away.
Handy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handy is looking to counter the offense by Alexandrov and move into the clinch.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handy stops a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Handy manages to get underhooks.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Handy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Handy.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Handy is defending well.
Alexandrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggie Righty Handy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov is working Handy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov postures up.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handy keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov advances to half guard.
Handy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexey Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Handy.
Handy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handy tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Handy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Handy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexandrov has Handy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Handy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Handy misses with a body punch.
Handy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Handy tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Handy back against the cage.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Handy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Handy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexandrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
Alexey Alexandrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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