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EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 2675 p4p, 303 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 1865 p4p, 224 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy. Bamalog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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162 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
No joy there for Gai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bamalog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Gai.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bamalog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bamalog slips a jab from Gai.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Bamalog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gai.
Bamalog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gai.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gai slips under a jab.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gai's hands.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Gai throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamalog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bamalog misses with a hook.
Bamalog scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bamalog. That's going to slow Gai down.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gai.
Gai throws a head kick but Bamalog moves out of range.
Gai tries to land a front kick but Bamalog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bamalog tries a quick counter leg kick but Gai is wise to it.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bamalog.
Gai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bamalog.
Gai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bamalog's head.
Gai blocks a jab.
Gai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bamalog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gai momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Gai moves away from the strike by Bamalog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bamalog.
Gai moves away from the strike by Bamalog.
As Bamalog backs away, Gai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the body.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that misses.
Gai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Gai.
Nice shot lands for Bamalog.
Gai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gai lands a nice looking body kick.
Gai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gai throws a leg kick that misses.
Gai scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Bamalog catches Gai right on the button with a cross.
Gai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bamalog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gai has time to react.
A big right from Gai misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog thumps Gai with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gai. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Gai throws a right hand that Bamalog ducks under and follows up with a left that Bamalog also avoids with ease.
Bamalog tries to land a front kick but Gai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bamalog scores with a jab. Gai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gai misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Bamalog there.
Gai walks into a stiff left hand from Bamalog.
Gai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gai.
Bamalog scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog scores with a jab.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bamalog in his tracks.
Bamalog moves into the clinch.
Gai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gai misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Bamalog.
Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Gai.
Gai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gai blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gai tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Gai blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Gai.
Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog stalling in the clinch but Gai improves position.
Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamalog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gai.
Bamalog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Gai moves out of range easily.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Gai sees coming a mile off.
Gai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Bamalog responds with a good body kick, but Gai manages to step out the way in time.
Bamalog blocks a jab.
Gai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bamalog finds it's way round the side to connect with Gai's head.
Gai checks the leg kick.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamalog lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gai takes a step back to recover.
Bamalog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gai to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog lands a jab to Gai's midsection.
Bamalog connects with the punch.
Bamalog clobbers Gai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gai lands a glancing blow to the side of Bamalog's head.
Gai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
Gai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bamalog checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Gai.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Gai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamalog throws a jab when Gai was well out of range.
Gai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bamalog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bamalog lands a leg kick that knocks Gai off balance momentarily.
Gai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bamalog misses with a hook.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Gai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Gai tries to land a leg kick but Bamalog saw it coming and moves away.
Gai takes one on the button.
Gai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Gai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gai tries to move into range but Bamalog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bamalog throws a jab when Gai was well out of range.
Gai lands a nice looking body shot.
Gai throws a leg kick which misses Bamalog's front leg but catches the back leg as Bamalog tries to avoid it.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bamalog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gai lands with a shot to the body.
Gai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bamalog throws a hook but Gai blocks it.
A big left from Bamalog misses.
Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bamalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gai misses with a looping left.
Bamalog misses the jab.
Gai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamalog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bamalog - just one landing.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Gai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog avoids the head kick by Gai.
Gai backing away here, and Bamalog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gai checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gai misses the target.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gai.
Gai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bamalog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Gai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bamalog is out of range.
Gai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gai misses with a shot to the body
and Bamalog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamalog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bamalog's corner calls for a 1-2. Bamalog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bamalog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gai's calf.
Gai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamalog throws out the jab.
Gai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bamalog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice jab there from Bamalog.
Gai misses with a leg kick
and Bamalog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gai throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it.
Gai avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Gai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamalog throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Gai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bamalog. Bamalog obviously looking to wear him down.
Bamalog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gai backs up against the cage.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gai.
As Bamalog backs away, Gai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gai.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bamalog as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
It looked like Gai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gai throws the left hand but Bamalog avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai throws a low kick but Bamalog avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bamalog checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Gai.
Gai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gai misses with a kick to the body.
Bamalog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bamalog jabs at Gai's body.
Bamalog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bamalog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bamalog lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bamalog throws a lazy right hand but Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
Gai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Gai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bamalog misses with a lunging right hand
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nomor Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog moves out of range as Gai throws a body kick.
Gai moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamalog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gai tried to score with a low kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bamalog follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bamalog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gai motions for Bamalog to come forward. Gai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog misses with a two punch combination.
Bamalog jabs at Gai's body.
A lazy body kick from Bamalog
and Bamalog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Gai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bamalog doesn't seem phased though.
Gai misses with a kick to the body
letting Bamalog counter with a right hand.
Gai scores with a nice head shot.
Gai misses with a low kick.
Bamalog lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bamalog scoring well with a low kick there.
Bamalog throws a chopping leg kick but Gai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gai throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gai thumps Bamalog with a low kick.
Bamalog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gai's hands.
Bamalog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gai.
Gai moves out of range as Bamalog strikes.
Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Gai.
Bamalog lands a head kick. Gai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bamalog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gai walks into a stiff left hand from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Gai's head but Gai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamalog lands a nice hook to Gai's body. Gai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bamalog lands with a cross.
Gai throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bamalog.
Bamalog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bamalog lands with a cross.
Bamalog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bamalog misses with a body kick.
Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Gai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teke Bamalog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gai misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bamalog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bamalog 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
In his post fight interview, Teke Bamalog started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 2111 p4p, 102 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 2117 p4p, 103 weight class). Viking has chosen Techno Viking as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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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
27 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Viking.
Viking takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viking.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viking swinging wildly here.
Viking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shot.
Shot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Viking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
Viking throws a counter combo.
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!
Viking looks to land a combination. Shot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Viking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viking throws a good cross that connects.
Shot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot lands a jab to the head.
Shot misses with a looping left.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viking counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shot misses with a looping right.
Viking tries to clinch up.
Shot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viking.
A combination from Viking does no damage.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
We've been informed that Viking has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shot throws a hook but Viking blocks it.
Viking throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shot.
Viking lands a jab-cross combination.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
Viking connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot misses with a wild combination.
Shot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viking.
Viking misses with a wild body shot.
Shot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viking has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Shot misses the target.
Shot loads up on a big right hand but Viking slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Shot misses the target.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Shot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viking. Shot does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Shot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Viking throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viking appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Viking misses with a few strikes there.
Shot throws a poor cross that misses
and Viking counters with a left and a right that stings Shot.
Viking changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viking takes one on the button.
Shot scores with a nice strike.
Viking checks a low kick from Shot.
Shot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viking shoots in and drives through. Shot sprawls well.
Shot misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shot loads up on a big right hand but Viking slips the punch.
Shot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Shot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viking lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Viking gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Viking - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Viking lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shot.
Viking working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shot trying to control the position but instead, Viking has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shot into the cage.
Shot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viking breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viking checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viking cracks Shot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Viking throws a series of punches but Shot moves out of range.
Viking misses with a wild body shot.
Shot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viking throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shot lands a jab to Viking's midsection.
Viking lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shot backs up against the cage.
Shot throws a one two combo.
Shot throws a poor cross that misses
and Viking counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shot thinking.
Viking changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shot tries to avoid it but Viking manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shot to the ground. Shot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shot throws a low kick but Viking moves out of range easily.
Viking throws a looping overhand right but Shot ducks down to avoid it.
Shot misses with an uppercut. Viking saw that one coming.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking walks into a left hand.
Shot throws the kick towards the body but Viking avoids it.
Viking doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shot throws a shot from downtown. Viking moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viking misses with a double jab
enabling Shot to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot darts in and clinches Viking up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Viking.
Shot throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
Shot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viking breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viking misses with a two punch combination.
Viking misses with a series of wild punches.
Viking connects with a crisp jab.
Viking jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viking throws a lazy right hand but Shot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Techno Viking seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shot throws a right and a left that Viking avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Viking duly obliges.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Viking looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Viking.
Viking shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shot but Shot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shot misses with a body shot.
Viking displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viking takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shot cracks Viking with a good jab.
Viking displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
Viking closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Viking.
Shot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Viking breaks the clinch.
Shot misses with the combination.
Viking works the jab nicely.
A big right from Shot misses.
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viking misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Shot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Techno Viking.
Shot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viking, pushing him back against the cage.
Shot struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
Viking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries a body shot but Shot blocks it.
Shot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viking's elbow.
Viking lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shot.
Viking digs a right hand into Shot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shot's gas tank.
Shot struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
Shot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viking on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking swings for the body but Shot moves out of range.
Shot looks to throw the jab but Viking is out of range.
Viking wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viking has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viking misses with a looping right.
Viking cracks Shot with a good jab.
Viking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shot lands a jab to the head.
Techno Viking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Techno Viking will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Viking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.
Viking lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shot darts in and clinches Viking up against the cage.
Shot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viking scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shot prevents a body shot from Viking.
Viking avoids a wild elbow strike from Shot.
Viking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shot throws out a powerful jab.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viking.
Viking is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Viking.
Viking can't find room to land a body shot as Shot controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking breaks the clinch.
Viking dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Viking's head and hops out.
Shot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viking.
Viking lands with a shot to the body.
Viking swings for the body but Shot moves out of range.
Viking dips to his left and cracks Shot with an uppercut!
Shot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viking.
Viking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shot. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Viking lands a slapping body shot.
Viking with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot misses with a combination
and Viking counters with a left to the body.
Viking gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
Shot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shot throws a jab when Viking was well out of range.
Viking swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viking throws a looping overhand right but Shot ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shot misses the target.
Viking throws a body punch but Shot moves out of range.
Shot throws a jab but it's blocked by Viking.
Viking throws a shot from downtown. Shot moves away and avoids it.
Viking lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shot circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Shot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Shot.
Viking throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking slips a straight right by Shot.
Shot throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shot throws a hook but Viking blocks it.
Shot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shot ducks right into an uppercut from Viking.
Viking avoids the head kick by Shot.
Viking unleashes a big counter combination but Shot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shot misses with a hook.
Viking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shot.
Shot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Viking misses with a wild body shot.
Shot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viking. Shot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shot gets a clinch.
Techno Viking is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shot.
A nice left hand lands by Shot.
Sebastian Shot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viking manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Viking manages to break the clinch.
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!
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Viking scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Viking moved out of range nicely.
Viking scores with a nice head shot.
Sebastian Shot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Techno Viking.
I've got Viking 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Techno Viking!
Techno Viking made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wall (ranked 1455 p4p, 175 weight class) and Max Paddy (ranked 1331 p4p, 160 weight class). Wall's entrance music is Metallica - Enter Sandman. A fine choice. 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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170 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddy throws an overhand right that lands on Wall's shoulder, as Wall tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Wall misses the target.
Wall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paddy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Paddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Max Paddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Paddy blocks a jab.
Wall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paddy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddy misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wall.
Paddy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paddy dives in and grabs Wall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wall pushes down on Paddy's head and hops out.
Paddy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wall momentarily.
Paddy tries to land a leg kick but Wall saw it coming and moves away.
Wall connects with the punch.
Paddy misses with a head kick.
Paddy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paddy avoids the body shot from Wall.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Wall throws out a loose jab but Paddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall loads up on a big right hand but Paddy slips the punch.
And Paddy tries to counter it with a takedown but Wall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wall jabs Paddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wall.
Wall throws a poor cross that misses
and Paddy counters with a single leg into guard. Wall didn't expect that.
Paddy trying to control but Wall is working from the bottom.
Paddy is stalling in the full guard.
Paddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wall is pulling down on Paddy's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy trying to control but Wall is working from the bottom.
Paddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wall is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paddy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paddy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paddy's guard! Nice work there by Wall!
Wall won't allow Paddy to sweep him here.
Paddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wall defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall won't allow Paddy to sweep him here.
Paddy is still trying to improve position.
Paddy is trying to keep Wall in close.
Wall content to stall in guard here.
Paddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wall defends it easily.
Paddy is looking for a triangle but Wall pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Wall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wall.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Paddy is just out of range.
Wall cracks Paddy with an open hand slap.
Wall misses the shot to the body.
Paddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wall is looking to counter punch.
Wall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paddy counters with a shoot takedown. Wall fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paddy advances to half guard.
Paddy is pressing down on Wall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wall is holding on for now.
Paddy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall is refusing to be controlled, as Paddy sits in half guard.
Max Paddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wall is not content to let Paddy control the position.
Paddy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Paddy wants to take his opponent's back but Wall doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paddy is looking to advance position but Wall won't allow it.
Wall is staying active underneath Paddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paddy is thwarting Wall's attempts to control the position.
Wall is defending against the submission attempts here by Paddy.
Paddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Wall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wall is trying desperately to improve position.
Paddy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wall shrugs it off.
Wall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paddy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddy fails to move to back control.
Wall is desperately trying to improve his position but Paddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Paddy lands a nice shot to the head.
Paddy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Paddy works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall staying busy and making it hard for Paddy to control.
Paddy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Paddy tries to get the hooks in deep but Wall pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Paddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Paddy or perhaps it was just good defense by Wall, which made it look bad.
It looked like Wall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Paddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paddy tries to land a body kick
enabling Wall to counter with a crisp jab.
Paddy misses with a right hand
enabling Wall to counter with a crisp jab.
Wall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paddy misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall throws a shot from downtown. Paddy moves away and avoids it.
Wall scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Wall misses its intended target.
Paddy avoids the body shot from Wall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Wall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paddy fails to land the takedown.
Wall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
John Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Paddy.
Paddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wall is just out of range.
Wall throws a hook but Paddy avoids it easily.
Paddy misses the jab.
Paddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wall is just out of range.
Jab from Paddy.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Paddy is just out of range.
Paddy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paddy somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall lands with an uppercut that bounces Paddy off the cage and back into range.
Paddy shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Wall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Wall.
Paddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wall as he jumps to the side.
Paddy moves out of range as Wall strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paddy throws a body punch but Wall moves out of range.
Wall lands a jab-cross combination.
Wall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wall looks to throw the jab but Paddy is out of range.
Paddy tries for a takedown but Wall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wall counters with a nice uppercut.
Paddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paddy slips under a jab.
Wall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wall misses the target.
Paddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wall defends it well.
Paddy swings for the body but Wall moves out of range.
Wall throwing a counter right hand but Paddy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Wall misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paddy throws a head kick but Wall moves out of range.
Wall looks to throw the jab but Paddy is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Paddy
and Paddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paddy blocks a jab.
Paddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wall.
Wall throws a body punch but Paddy moves out of range.
Paddy avoids the body shot from Wall.
Wall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wall 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Wall!
After the fight, John Wall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy White (ranked 1390 p4p, 168 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 1472 p4p, 177 weight class). Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Pretender. Morrison Lee has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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164 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lee throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White prevents a body shot from Lee.
White breaks from the clinch.
White throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freddy White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White blocks the body kick.
White throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through White's defenses.
Lee blocks a head kick by White.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White misses with a body kick.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Lee digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel's Grappling Penn in the buildup to the fight.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee with a jab.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee avoids the head kick by White.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
White tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee lands a front kick.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
White tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
White thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
White misses the shot to the body.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Lee jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with some punches.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Lee tries a body shot but White blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
White tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Lee has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into White's guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee 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.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by White.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee works White's body with a nice hook.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee 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!
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freddy White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
White is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
White closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
White throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
White moves into the clinch.
Lee avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
White breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee with a jab.
White looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White checks a low kick from Lee.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
Lee misses with a body kick.
White quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
White throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
White tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee dodges the punch combination from White.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Freddy White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Lee.
White tries to clinch up.
Lee cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White walks into a jab.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee lands a high kick to the side of White's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Lee dives into guard, looking to finish.
White is rocked!
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee counters with a body kick.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
White is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped White's head back.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from White.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and White only half commits.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands a jab to White's midsection.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. White catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White tries to clinch up.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
White wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee rushes White with punches - White moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, White goes down! Lee follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morrison Lee!
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Freddy White spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Karate (ranked 1487 p4p, 77 weight class) and Santana Blaze (ranked 1097 p4p, 51 weight class). Karate's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shot Em'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joey Karate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Santana Blaze!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Blaze.
Karate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blaze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaze is trying to break free.
Karate 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.
Karate lands an elbow that stopped Blaze in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Karate has double underhooks.
Blaze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Karate has double underhooks.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karate misses with the head strike.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaze is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate looking to slow down the pace here.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Blaze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karate closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blaze's brow.
Karate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karate.
Karate takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Blaze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karate closes the distance and clinches.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Karate stalling.
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Karate is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karate closes the distance but Blaze moves to the side
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karate swings widly with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karate lands a nice shot that snaps Blaze's head back.
Karate misses with an uppercut
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze lands with a straight right. Karate didn't see that one coming.
Karate misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karate had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karate.
Karate misses with the body kick
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Karate moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
Blaze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze scores with a nice head shot.
Blaze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karate throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karate tests Blaze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Karate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaze slips a jab from Karate.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Karate misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karate doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karate misses the jab.
As Karate backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Karate manages to avoid it all.
Karate is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Blaze swings for the body but Karate moves out of range.
Karate misses the jab.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Karate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karate slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaze on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Karate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karate misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karate misses with a looping left.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Karate looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Karate misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karate throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Karate doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Karate throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karate was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Karate tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze throws a hook but Karate blocks it.
Blaze scores with a nice strike.
Karate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Karate moves into the clinch.
Blaze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karate sizes up Blaze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Karate avoids them all with ease.
Karate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaze. Blaze obviously looking to wear him down.
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karate on the side of the head.
Karate throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Karate is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Karate.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze lands a jab.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Karate throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Karate avoids it well.
Karate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karate lands with a right hand.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karate looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Blaze digs a good body shot into Karate's ribs.
Blaze lands with a straight right. Karate didn't see that one coming.
Karate throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karate throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Blaze works over Karate's head and body with a nice combination.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Karate.
Blaze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karate under the eye.
Blaze throws a jab but it's blocked by Karate.
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
Karate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaze.
Karate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karate swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Karate throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karate is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaze defending well as Karate loads up on a big left hand.
As Karate backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Karate manages to avoid it all.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karate.
Karate moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Karate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karate is looking to clinch.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Karate moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Karate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karate tries to clinch up
and Karate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Karate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karate back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blaze throws a hook but Karate avoids it easily.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Karate lands a lovely overhand right.
Karate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaze is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Karate finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Blaze there.
A punch lands to the side of Karate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Karate throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Karate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Karate misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karate there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Blaze misses.
Karate throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaze moves out of range as Karate strikes.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Karate throws a head kick that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze defending well as Karate loads up on a big left hand.
Karate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Karate misses its intended target.
Karate throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Karate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karate scores with a jab.
Joey Karate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karate swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with an inside leg kick.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Karate.
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karate throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaze.
Karate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Karate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Karate.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
Karate moves out of range as Blaze strikes.
Blaze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Blaze.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze.
Karate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karate catches Blaze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze tries to bum rush Karate with a series of wild strikes but Karate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karate backs up against the cage.
Karate lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaze off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaze misses the target.
Karate wants to clinch.
Karate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze tries to keep at a distance but Karate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karate has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaze as Karate tries to tie him up.
Blaze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaze 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
During a confident post fight interview, Santana Blaze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zammy Bailey (ranked 1855 p4p, 271 weight class) and Michael Salazar (ranked 1109 p4p, 178 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class 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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zammy Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Bailey.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Salazar.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Salazar.
Bailey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Salazar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey stuns Salazar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Salazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey lands the left hand.
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
Bailey stalks Salazar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salazar's face. Salazar staggers backwards, shaken.
Salazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Salazar moves out of range easily.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Salazar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
Salazar throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salazar is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
Bailey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bailey throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
Salazar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bailey swinging wildly here.
Michael Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice shot by Salazar.
A low kick from Bailey misses
and Salazar counters with a good, hard body kick but Bailey shrugs it off.
Salazar throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Salazar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salazar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Bailey.
Salazar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salazar misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters by moving into the clinch.
Salazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBailey.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Salazar's shoulder, as Salazar tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey checks a leg kick.
Bailey punishes Salazar's body with a nice straight punch.
Salazar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Salazar dodges the punch combination from Bailey.
Salazar thinks about the counter body kick.
Salazar tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
Bailey feints a jab promting Salazar to slip. Bailey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salazar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bailey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Salazar prevents Bailey from breaking the clinch.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bailey's efforts to push away.
Salazar misses with a body punch.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar takes one to the side of the head.
Salazar misses with a low kick as Bailey jumps back.
Salazar moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Salazar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bailey throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Salazar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Salazar finds it's way through Bailey's defenses.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
Salazar misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Salazar rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazar has Bailey pressed against the cage, preventing Bailey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey tries to break the clinch but Salazar is controlling the position.
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Bailey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zammy Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bailey lands a front kick.
Salazar scores with a kick to the body.
Salazar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bailey takes a step back to recover.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Salazar.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salazars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salazar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salazar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salazar wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salazar.
Zammy Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salazar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salazar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salazar loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Salazar.
Salazar throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it.
Salazar tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salazar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salazar.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salazar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salazar throws a front kick that sends Bailey stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salazar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey misses with the combination.
Bailey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salazar. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Salazar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Salazar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salazar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey scores with a kick to the body.
Salazar moves out of range of the strikes.
Salazar lands the left hand.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Salazar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Salazar
and Bailey counters with a three punch combo that has Salazar backing up. Salazar nods at Bailey to acknowledge the strikes.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but Salazar seems unphased.
Bailey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Salazar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bailey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Salazar lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Salazar finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Salazar.
Salazar tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
Bailey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bailey throws a right hand that Salazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Salazar also avoids with ease.
Crunch! Salazar slams his shin into Bailey's torso.
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
Bailey tries a low kick but Salazar avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Salazar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salazar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Salazar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Salazar.
Salazar looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey 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.
Salazar thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salazar. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey throws a combination that misses
and Salazar counters with a good low kick that Bailey was not able to check.
Salazar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salazar throws an off balance right hand
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey tries to bum rush Salazar with a series of wild strikes but Salazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a head kick that Salazar semi-blocks.
Salazar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salazar throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salazar under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Salazar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salazar throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salazar. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Salazar scores with a nice right hand.
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
Salazar feints and then cracks Bailey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailey down.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey tests Salazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Salazar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBailey.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Salazar misses with an uppercut.
Bailey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar connects with a nice looking jab.
Bailey is rocked!
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Salazar connects with a leg kick. Bailey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar drops Bailey with a naaaaasty hook - Bailey is in real trouble here! Salazar dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Salazar!
Michael Salazar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anti Half Assed (ranked 1036 p4p, 127 weight class) and Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb (ranked 1792 p4p, 212 weight class). Nurmagabeeb is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabine Kors feat. Timaro - Dagestan (Remix). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Half Assed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagabeeb drives through with a takedown into Half Assed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagabeeb preventing the sweep.
Nurmagabeeb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Nurmagabeeb has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed has an active guard here but Nurmagabeeb has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Half Assed is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagabeeb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Half Assed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb trying to pass the guard but Half Assed defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurmagabeeb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Half Assed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagabeeb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagabeeb not doing much here.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the action but Half Assed is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura but Half Assed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagabeeb to get the leverage.
Half Assed taking some punishment here, with Nurmagabeeb in his half guard.
Half Assed won't allow Nurmagabeeb to pass to mount.
Half Assed is staying active underneath Nurmagabeeb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagabeeb pulls his head out easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb tries for a takedown but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Half Assed throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Half Assed throws a low kick but Nurmagabeeb avoids it.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Half Assed there.
Nurmagabeeb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Half Assed lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagabeeb's head back.
Nurmagabeeb swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed tried to counter with a leg kick but Nurmagabeeb avoided it.
Half Assed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagabeebs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagabeeb throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagabeeb can do to turn this around?
Half Assed misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Half Assed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Nurmagabeeb looking to sit in guard and control but Half Assed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagabeeb dives on top into guard.
Half Assed has momentary wrist control but Nurmagabeeb slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagabeeb is one step ahead there.
Nurmagabeeb controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagabeeb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagabeeb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Half Assed wants to hit a switch here but Nurmagabeeb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Half Assed there!
Nurmagabeeb lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb landing strikes from the mount and Half Assed is in trouble!
Half Assed is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagabeeb cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Half Assed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagabeeb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Half Assed is looking to escape.
Nurmagabeeb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Half Assed is on top in guard.
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagabeeb dives on top into guard.
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Half Assed is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Half Assed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagabeeb defends it well.
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Half Assed pulls his head out easily.
Half Assed is looking to pass Nurmagabeeb's guard but actually Nurmagabeeb recovers to full guard.
Nurmagabeeb controls Half Assed momentarily but Half Assed frees himself.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Half Assed defends easily.
Half Assed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagabeeb is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Half Assed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Nurmagabeeb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed dips to his left and cracks Nurmagabeeb with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Nurmagabeeb.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagabeeb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Nurmagabeeb's ribs.
Half Assed connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed lands with a straight right. Nurmagabeeb didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a jab when Nurmagabeeb was well out of range.
Nurmagabeeb misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagabeeb manages to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagabeeb manages to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch there but Half Assed circles away.
Nice body punch from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagabeeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Half Assed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagabeeb just manages to avoid it.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to clinch but Half Assed is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed misses with a left hand
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagabeeb thuds his right hand into Half Assed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Half Assed scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Nurmagabeeb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Half Assed scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb misses the jab.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Anti Half Assed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Half Assed enables Nurmagabeeb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Half Assed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws an elbow that misses. Half Assed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagabeeb's guard. Nice move by Half Assed!
Half Assed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagabeeb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Half Assed has Nurmagabeeb in his guard.
Nurmagabeeb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagabeeb defends easily.
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagabeeb has gone for a leg lock! Half Assed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Half Assed 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomoe Gozen (ranked 1078 p4p, 112 weight class) and Jacob Hardy (ranked 402 p4p, 49 weight class). Hardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Till I Collapse - Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomoe Gozen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardy takes a swing at Gozen's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gozen doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Gozen misses.
Hardy takes one on the button.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gozen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardy thinking.
Gozen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gozen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen checks a leg kick.
Hardy scores with a nice body kick.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gozen misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Gozen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy pushes Gozen away with a front kick.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gozen.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Gozen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gozen is looking to counter punch.
Gozen lands an overhand right.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Gozen slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Gozen's ribs.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Gozen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gozen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gozen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Gozen.
Nice cross by Gozen.
Hardy defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gozen scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen connects with a body shot.
Gozen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Gozen.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
Gozen blocks an uppercut.
Gozen throws a head punch that misses.
Gozen throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen has Hardy pressed against the cage.
Gozen blocking some punches.
Gozen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Gozen.
Gozen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Gozen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gozen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Gozen throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Gozen's head coaches at Fight Hard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gozen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Gozen.
Gozen lands a jab-cross combination.
Hardy is rocked!
Gozen throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gozen finish him?
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Hardy seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Gozen's head but Gozen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Gozen counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Gozen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gozen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Gozen didn't see that one coming.
Gozen misses with a straight left.
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Gozen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gozen doesn't seem bothered though.
Gozen defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Gozen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gozen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gozen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy throws a hook but Gozen blocks it.
It looked like Gozen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gozen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
Hardy misses with the body kick
and Gozen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gozen.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Gozen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Gozen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gozen! Hardy is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Argat Khan (ranked 1233 p4p, 157 weight class) and Mat Diaz (ranked 875 p4p, 107 weight class). Diaz has chosen I Got Five On It as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Argat Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan is rocked!
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Khan tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khan misses with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan, which made it look bad.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khan misses with a low kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Khan's guard.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz stands and throws Khan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz trying to control the position but Khan is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Diaz is trying to ground and pound but Khan uses the momentary lack of control by Diaz to regain half guard.
Khan trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Khan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Khan defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Khan lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khan is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
Khan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Argat Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Argat Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan lands a head kick!
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan throws an overhand right that drops Diaz like a sack of potatoes! Khan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argat Khan!
During a confident post fight interview, Argat Khan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Stewart (ranked 190 p4p, 28 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 815 p4p, 111 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
187 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Stewart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pichushkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stewart is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pichushkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pichushkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart won't allow Pichushkin to pass to mount.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pichushkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin trying to mount his opponent but Stewart defends it.
Stewart tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
Pichushkin working over Stewart with some ground and pound. Stewart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stewart looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pichushkin has picked Stewart up and slammed him! Stewart can't keep hold of the triangle and Pichushkin manages to pass to side control!
Stewart is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julius Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pichushkin lands some shots froms side control.
Stewart is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Stewart stops Pichushkin from passing to mount.
Pichushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stewart, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pichushkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pichushkin defends well.
Pichushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Stewart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pichushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pichushkin is looking to advance position but Stewart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stewart dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Stewart landing shots from mount.
Pichushkin working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Stewart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart lands a heavy elbow.
Stewart avoids the attempt from Pichushkin to control.
Stewart scoring with strikes but Pichushkin is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pichushkin misses with a right hand
and Stewart counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Pichushkin's belly button to the back.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pichushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart looks for the body kick but Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Pichushkin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Alexander Pichushkin's cut even more.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart checks a low kick from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin stuffs the takedown.
Pichushkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin throws a front kick aimed at Stewart's knee but Stewart avoids it well.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Stewart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Pichushkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stewart sprawls well initially but Pichushkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Pichushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pichushkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pichushkin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stewart has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stewart is desperately trying to improve his position but Pichushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Alexander Pichushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to improve his position but Pichushkin has taken his back! Pichushkin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stewart tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pichushkin pushes Stewart away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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