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Skrap Fights 32 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dastian Maulish (ranked 5755 p4p, 123 weight class) and Shane Raffington (ranked 5862 p4p, 126 weight class). Shane Raffington is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dastian Maulish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raffington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Raffington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maulish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raffington scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Raffington as he checks the leg kick.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maulish throws a leg kick that misses.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maulish is looking to counter with a body kick.
Raffington takes a swing at Maulish's ribcage but misses.
Maulish throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Maulish avoids a kick to the body.
And Maulish counters with a quick kick to the body but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maulish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raffington scores with a decent looking hook.
Raffington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Maulish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raffington thuds his shin into the meat of Maulish's side.
Maulish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington thuds his right hand into Maulish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maulish throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maulish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raffington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maulish staying out of range there.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Maulish misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Maulish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raffington.
Maulish misses with a body kick.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Maulish avoids it with no problem.
Maulish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Maulish.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Maulish does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Maulish throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raffington avoids it.
Maulish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maulish misses with a low kick as Raffington jumps back.
Raffington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maulish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maulish has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raffington.
Raffington checks a low kick from Maulish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Raffington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maulish will feel that in the morning.
Maulish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a fast counter high kick but Maulish manages to duck under it in time.
Maulish throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Maulish misses.
Maulish throws a low kick, looking for Raffington's leg but Raffington calmly moves out of range.
Maulish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maulish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maulish throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Maulish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington throws a hook but Maulish blocks it.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maulish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
A good leg kick by Raffington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maulish throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Maulish.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
A low kick from Maulish is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Nice body kick from Raffington.
Maulish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raffington 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.
Raffington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raffington lands with a right hand.
Raffington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maulish under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maulish throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maulish throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Maulish moved away.
Raffington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maulish had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raffington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maulish throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raffington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maulish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Maulish.
Maulish misses with a low kick.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington is looking for the big counter here.
Maulish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Maulish throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raffington.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maulish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maulish.
Maulish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maulish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington defending well as Maulish loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Maulish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Raffington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Raffington lands a head shot.
Raffington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maulish. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Raffington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maulish throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Maulish throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maulish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington connects with a right hand. Maulish shakes it off.
Raffington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maulish tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Maulish throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Raffington 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.
Maulish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maulish throws a head kick but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maulish might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maulish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Maulish takes one to the chin there.
Maulish is looking to land body kicks.
Maulish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raffington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maulish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maulish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raffington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maulish is rocked!
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Maulish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maulish throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Maulish right on the button. Maulish goes down! Raffington follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Raffington gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 3010 p4p, 392 weight class) and Jeroen Franken (ranked 4716 p4p, 528 weight class). Rayful Edmond could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeroen Franken's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeroen Franken!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond tries to clinch up but Franken circles away and keeps his distance.
Franken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edmond with a jab.
Franken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edmond scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jeroen Franken has been cut.
Franken throws a jab when Edmond was well out of range.
Edmond scores with a leg kick.
Franken ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Edmond.
Franken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franken slaps away a takedown attempt from Edmond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edmond fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Franken to the ground. Edmond is now in Franken's guard.
Edmond stopping the sweep attempt from Franken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franken is trying to control the position but Edmond postures up.
Franken keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
Edmond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franken is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Franken throws a hook but Edmond avoids it easily.
It looked like Edmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Franken avoids them all with ease.
Edmond misses with a right hand
enabling Franken to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmond throws a right hand that misses
and Franken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Franken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edmond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmond, as that shot connected.
and Edmond counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Franken! He's just covering up as Edmond starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Long Schlong (ranked 2189 p4p, 216 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 7576 p4p, 455 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schlong.
Nice straight punches there by Schlong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schlong.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schlong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volkov regains half guard.
Schlong trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Schlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlong wants to free his trapped foot but Volkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlong wants to work for an arm triangle but Volkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schlong trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Schlong tries to pass.
Schlong sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Volkov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Schlong paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Volkov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Volkov!
A very excited looking Ivan Volkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 3978 p4p, 349 weight class) and Walton Mack (ranked 4085 p4p, 353 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walton Mack!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mack. Mack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Mack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Mack is rocked!
Barbosa lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mack tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bruce (ranked 3270 p4p, 392 weight class) and Joshua Candelaria (ranked 3961 p4p, 437 weight class). Robert Bruce has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Candelaria!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Candelaria takes the fight into the clinch.
Candelaria fails to pull guard.
Candelaria blocks a body shot from Bruce.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Candelaria as Bruce tries to tie him up.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Candelaria backwards.
Candelaria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bruce is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce.
Bruce tries to stall but Candelaria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruce controlling the action here for a moment.
Bruce wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Candelaria backwards.
Candelaria is trying to pull guard but Bruce has him pressed against the ropes.
Bruce trying to control the position but instead, Candelaria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bruce into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bruce.
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruce as he jumps to the side.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Candelaria.
Candelaria tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruce.
It looks like Joshua Candelaria has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Bruce throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruce jabs Candelaria right on the nose. Candelaria blinks but takes it well.
Bruce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Candelaria takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Candelaria takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Candelaria fails with the takedown
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Candelaria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruce is looking to chop away at Candelaria's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruce as he avoids it easily.
Candelaria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruce seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candelaria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bruce tests Candelaria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Candelaria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Bruce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruce throws out a leg kick but Candelaria moves out of range and Bruce only half commits.
Candelaria looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bruce!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Candelaria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Candelaria postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bruce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Candelaria on the ground.
Candelaria creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bruce gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bruce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Candelaria is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruce defending well though.
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruce avoid being mounted?
Bruce preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Candelaria is looking for a kimura here.
Candelaria looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Candelaria seems to be working for a kimura but Bruce defends the submission attempt.
Candelaria is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bruce as he works his way to full guard.
Bruce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruce tries to get out of the position.
Candelaria throws a big elbow that misses.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Candelaria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Candelaria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Candelaria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruce is fending him off so far but Candelaria persists. Nope, Bruce circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Bruce misses its target.
Candelaria fails with the takedown.
Bruce feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bruce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Candelaria tries to clinch there but Bruce circles away.
Candelaria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Candelaria tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Candelaria.
Candelaria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bruce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruce fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Candelaria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Candelaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Bruce tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria is looking to clinch.
Bruce throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruce. Candelaria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Candelaria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Candelaria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Candelaria looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
Bruce works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce slaps away a takedown attempt from Candelaria, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Candelaria shoots for a takedown but Bruce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce is looking to counter punch.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
Candelaria has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Candelaria looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
Candelaria is breathing heavily.
Bruce misses with a body kick.
Robert Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruce scores with a sloppy right hand. Candelaria should have avoided that one.
Bruce moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruce. That snapped Candelaria's head back.
Bruce looks to score with a jab to the body but Candelaria is just out of range.
Candelaria misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruce tries to keep at a distance but Candelaria has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Candelaria backwards.
Candelaria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruce cracks Candelaria with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Bruce - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Candelaria can do to turn this around?
Bruce misses with a body punch.
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's arms but Candelaria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's arms but Candelaria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Candelaria trying to land knees to the body.
Candelaria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bruce pulls his leg out and moves away.
Candelaria tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Candelaria tries to clinch but Bruce moves out of range.
Bruce appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruce but Bruce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Candelaria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
Candelaria doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruce circles away.
Joshua Candelaria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Bruce.
Candelaria instigates a clinch.
Candelaria trying to stall but Bruce improves his position.
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Candelaria backwards.
Candelaria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruce.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Candelaria's elbow.
Bruce is leaning against Candelaria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruce.
Bruce trying to control the position but instead, Candelaria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bruce into the ropes.
Bruce blocks an elbow strike from Candelaria.
Bruce cracks Candelaria with a nice body shot.
Candelaria is trying to pull guard but Bruce turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Bruce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bruce looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce.
Robert Bruce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Candelaria is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bruce wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Candelaria is trying to pull guard but Bruce turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Bruce slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bruce.
Candelaria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruce avoids it.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
Bruce slows down the pace here.
Bruce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Candelaria or not.
Bruce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bruce manages to break the clinch.
Candelaria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Candelaria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bruce digs a right hand into Candelaria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Candelaria's gas tank.
Bruce tries to stall but Candelaria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bruce cracks Candelaria with a nice body shot.
A short right from Bruce.
Bruce is leaning against Candelaria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Candelaria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's arms but Candelaria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bruce dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Candelaria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bruce listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruce connects with a jab.
Candelaria tries to clinch there but Bruce circles away.
Bruce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Candelaria shoots in looking for a takedown but Bruce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Candelaria's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Candelaria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Candelaria has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Candelaria has Bruce up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bruce lands a shot to the body.
Bruce lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bruce lands with a right to the head.
Candelaria takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Candelaria goes for a takedown attempt but Bruce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Candelaria checks a low kick from Bruce.
Candelaria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bruce throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bruce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Candelaria clinches up against the ropes.
Bruce avoiding damage as Candelaria throws knees to the body.
A short right from Bruce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Candelaria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bruce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Candelaria.
Candelaria wants to clinch.
Bruce lands with an uppercut that bounces Candelaria off the ropes and back into range.
Candelaria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and Candelaria ends up having to push Bruce into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Candelaria on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bruce!
Bruce works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Candelaria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Candelaria misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruce.
Candelaria moves out of range as Bruce throws a body kick.
Candelaria wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candelaria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Candelaria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruce.
Candelaria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruce throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Candelaria misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Candelaria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Bruce.
Candelaria takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robert Bruce is winning the standup battle so far.
Candelaria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Candelaria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruce scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bruce smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Candelaria is rocked!
Candelaria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Candelaria at a distance.
Candelaria moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruce.
Bruce scores with a three punch combo!
Candelaria is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Candelaria tries to counter with a clinch but Bruce shakes him off and moves away.
Candelaria seems to have recovered his senses.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Bruce scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Candelaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruce throws a wild body kick that Candelaria sees coming a mile off.
Bruce scores with a crisp jab that stopped Candelaria in his tracks.
Candelaria is looking to clinch.
Bruce cracks Candelaria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bruce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Candelaria shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruce lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria walks into a straight right hand from Bruce.
Bruce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Candelaria momentarily.
Candelaria moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Candelaria.
Bruce is looking to control Candelaria's arms but Candelaria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
Candelaria tries to pull guard but Bruce holds him up against the ropes and eventually Candelaria drops back down to his feet.
Bruce stalling in the clinch but Candelaria improves position.
Candelaria wants to take the fight to the mat but Bruce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bruce scores with a shot to the side of Candelaria's head.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruce holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bruce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Candelaria wants to take the fight to the mat but Bruce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Candelaria looking for a takedown.
Candelaria throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joshua Candelaria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bruce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bruce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bruce, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Robert Bruce!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Robert Bruce!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Robert Bruce!
Robert Bruce wins by unanimous decision!
Robert Bruce decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carey Mahoney (ranked 1958 p4p, 242 weight class) and Jimmy Finley (ranked 5208 p4p, 516 weight class). Jimmy Finley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Finley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahoney lands a slapping body shot.
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finley trying to land knees to the body.
Finley lands with a short shot to the head.
Finley tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finley working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Finley has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Finley struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Finley is trying to stall.
Finley takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mahoney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jimmy Finley has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Finley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finley looks winded!
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Mahoney.
Mahoney jerks Finley's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Finley drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Mahoney goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Mahoney because Finley was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Carey Mahoney!
Carey Mahoney was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 7363 p4p, 265 weight class) and Jan Jansson (ranked 1422 p4p, 77 weight class). Jansson has chosen PAIN - Bye / Die as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Objedkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Objedkov looking for a takedown.
Jansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jansson lands a nice uppercut.
Jansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Objedkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Objedkov effectively controlling the action here.
Jansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansson jabs at Objedkov's body.
Objedkov cracks Jansson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Objedkov misses with a shot to the body
and Jansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Objedkov misses with a right hand
and Jansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Objedkov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov slips under a jab from Jansson.
Sergey Objedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Objedkov lands a jab.
Jansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Objedkov.
Jansson staying out of range there.
Jansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Objedkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Objedkov clobbers Jansson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Objedkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jansson has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov scores with a takedown into Jansson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Objedkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Objedkov pushes down on Jansson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jansson is trying to stand back up but Objedkov is controlling him
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jansson is refusing to be controlled, as Objedkov sits in half guard.
Objedkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Objedkov is pressing down on Jansson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jansson is holding on for now.
Jansson is staying active underneath Objedkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is stalling here. Jansson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Objedkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jansson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jansson throwing strikes but Objedkov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jansson prevents Objedkov from improving position.
Jansson is trying to buck Objedkov off.
Objedkov trying to control the action but Jansson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jansson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Objedkov's guard! Nice work there by Jansson!
Jansson trying to control but Objedkov is working from the bottom.
Jansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Objedkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Objedkov keeping moving, preventing Jansson from controlling successfully.
Objedkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jansson postures up.
Objedkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Sergey Objedkov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Objedkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jansson moves away.
Jansson swings widly with a right hand
and Objedkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Objedkov moves out of range as Jansson strikes.
Objedkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jansson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Objedkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Objedkov misses with an uppercut
letting Jansson counter with a right hand.
Oh Objedkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Objedkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansson keeps working.
Objedkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Objedkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jansson, who protects the arm well.
Objedkov is staying tight to Jansson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson is not content to let Objedkov control the position.
Objedkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Objedkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Objedkov trying to control the position but Jansson is working away.
Objedkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Objedkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jansson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Objedkov's guard! Nice work there by Jansson!
Jansson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson throws an elbow that misses. Objedkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jansson's guard. Nice move by Objedkov!
Jansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Objedkov looking to pass the guard.
Jansson wants to stand and escape but Objedkov is having none of it.
Objedkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Objedkov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Objedkov is looking to advance position but Jansson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Objedkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jansson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Objedkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jansson.
Objedkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Objedkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jansson trying to control but Objedkov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Objedkov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Objedkov misses with a body shot
and Jansson counters with a straight right hand.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jansson is trying to stand back up but Objedkov is controlling him
Objedkov is looking to pass Jansson's guard but actually Jansson recovers to full guard.
Objedkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jansson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Jansson keeps moving.
Objedkov slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to pass to mount but Jansson is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Objedkov in particular looking to stall.
Jansson is trying to stand up here but Objedkov is controlling him well.
Jansson is defending against the submission attempts here by Objedkov.
Jansson wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Objedkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Jansson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Objedkov trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom.
Jansson wants to stand but Objedkov is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Objedkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jansson.
Jansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Objedkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Objedkov misses with a hook. Jansson ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jansson! But no joy.
Jansson avoids the body shot from Objedkov.
Jansson misses with the combination.
Objedkov misses with a combination
and Jansson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Objedkov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Jansson!
Our winner, Jan Jansson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Pritchard (ranked 2109 p4p, 238 weight class) and Aric Alacantara (ranked 3483 p4p, 373 weight class). Alacantara has chosen Alpha Omega - MGK as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Pritchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aric Alacantara!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard throws a head kick that Alacantara semi-blocks.
It looks like Aric Alacantara has been cut.
Pritchard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pritchard wants to slow Alacantara down by chopping away at his legs.
Alacantara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alacantara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alacantara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alacantara lands a leg kick that knocks Pritchard off balance momentarily.
Alacantara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pritchard's hands.
Alacantara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pritchard counters with a body kick that stops Alacantara in his tracks momentarily.
Pritchard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pritchard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alacantara connects with a looping right hand.
Alacantara throws a solid leg kick but Pritchard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alacantara.
Pritchard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pritchard misses with a body kick.
Alacantara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pritchard checks a leg kick nicely.
Alacantara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pritchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Alacantara.
Pritchard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Alacantara! He's out on his feet! Pritchard rushes in and drops Alacantara with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dean Pritchard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 637 p4p, 73 weight class) and Herbert Mullin (ranked 1173 p4p, 144 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herbert Mullin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis moves to clinch but Mullin breaks away
enabling Mullin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacplesis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mullin misses with a hook
enabling Lacplesis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mullin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch.
Mullin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Lacplesis - just one landing.
A slow jab from Mullin misses its intended target.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Mullin.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Mullin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Lacplesis lands a right hand.
Mullin is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mullin lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
A short right from Mullin.
Mullin tries to break the clinch but Lacplesis is controlling the position.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Mullin.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mullin.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Mullin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lacplesiss head.
Mullin misses with a body punch.
Mullin tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Mullin back against the ropes.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin takes a shot to the head.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Mullin blocking some punches.
Lacplesis pushes Mullin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mullin working hard to break the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
Mullin takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Mullin's ribcage. Mullin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Mullin lands a right hand.
Lacplesis has Mullin pressed against the ropes, preventing Mullin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullin lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Mullin.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Mullin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacplesis tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lacplesis has double underhooks.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Mullin.
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mullin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Mullin blocks an uppercut.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Mullin is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Mullin pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis presses Mullin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Mullin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lacplesis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacplesis lands with an uppercut that bounces Mullin off the ropes and back into range.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mullin.
Lacplesis instigates a clinch.
Mullin lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Mullin's shoulder, as Mullin tries to avoid the shot.
Mullin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mullin is rocked!
Mullin misses with the combination.
Mullin blocks a jab.
Lacplesis rushes Mullin and presses him up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mullin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacplesis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Mullin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mullin's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullin.
Mullin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullin takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Mullin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullin controls his hands.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mullin blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Mullin can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Mullin.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacplesis is leaning against Mullin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mullin is breathing heavily.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Mullin scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mullin or not.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullins head.
Mullin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Mullin back against the ropes.
Lacplesis throws a big uppercut that drops Mullin! More strikes from Lacplesis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mullin lies dazed against the ropes as Lacplesis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis retains his lightweight title!
Humors Lacplesis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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