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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cajetan Shashi (ranked 5573 p4p, 473 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 4235 p4p, 426 weight class). Vegas has chosen Ace Of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music. Johnny Vegas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
As Vegas looks to move away, Shashi throws a big counter combo but Vegas just gets out of the way.
Shashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Shashi prevents Vegas from improving his position.
Shashi throws a strike but Vegas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Shashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shashi trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shashi advances position into side control!
Vegas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shashi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vegas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vegas looking for submissions off his back.
Shashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Vegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vegas is looking to improve his position.
Vegas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vegas defends it well.
Shashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas wants to improve his position but Shashi is controlling well.
Shashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shashi.
Shashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Vegas actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vegas punching from the bottom.
Vegas wants to control but Shashi is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vegas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shashi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shashi wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Shashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shashi connects with a right hand. Vegas shakes it off.
Shashi misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vegas lands a two punch combo.
Shashi rushes Vegas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas tries for a takedown but Shashi manages to get underhooks.
Shashi being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi is trying to break free.
Vegas throws an elbow that misses.
Vegas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shashi to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi slowing the pace effectively.
Shashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
Shashi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Shashi moves out of range.
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas thows a body kick. Shashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shashi 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 Vegas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vegas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vegas feints the counter takedown.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vegas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shashi has managed to get both his arms back between Vegas's legs - danger averted.
Shashi passes Vegas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas moves into full guard.
Vegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shashi is one step ahead there.
Vegas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vegas striking from the bottom here.
Cajetan Shashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
Vegas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shashi preventing the sweep.
Shashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas trying to control the position.
Vegas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vegas stalks Shashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shashi's face. Shashi staggers backwards, shaken.
Cajetan Shashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shashi misses the shot to the body.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shashi shoots for a takedown but Vegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shashi.
Shashi shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cajetan Shashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas moves out of range as Shashi strikes.
Shashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vegas swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vegas tries a low kick but Shashi avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt.
And Vegas tries to counter it with a takedown but Shashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shashi scores with a body shot.
Shashi moves into the clinch.
Vegas taking a breather.
Vegas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shashi.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Shashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi is looking to control Vegas's arms but Vegas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shashi has his back to the cage.
Vegas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shashi has a takedown stuffed.
Vegas 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.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Shashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas wants to counter with a clinch but Shashi pushes him away.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shashi misses the target.
Vegas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shashi throws a head kick that Vegas semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Shashi.
Shashi avoids the head kick by Vegas.
Shashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cajetan Shashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shashi connects with a high kick.
Vegas lands a head kick. Shashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vegas scores with a head kick.
Shashi is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Shashi moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shashi misses with a head kick.
Shashi is looking to wear down Vegas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vegas stuffs the takedown attempt from Shashi. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Shashi lands with a nice combination. Vegas backs away looking to recover.
Vegas throws a right hand that Shashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shashi also avoids with ease.
Shashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shashi shoots for a takedown but Vegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vegas throws a counter combo.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Shashi fails to land the takedown.
Vegas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Shashi does no damage.
Shashi shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Shashi avoids nicely.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shashi circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Shashi moves out of range easily.
Shashi gets caught napping as Vegas dives in and scores a takedown. Shashi manages to retain guard.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegas's guard.
Shashi throws a sloppy strike and Vegas has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Shashi is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Vegas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Vegas!
A very excited looking Johnny Vegas 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 4209 p4p, 466 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 10974 p4p, 627 weight class). Brandon Walker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Ulriksen's chin.
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202 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Knockout power |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ulriksen momentarily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ulriksen enables Walker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ulriksen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ulriksen pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker postures up and lands a big shot to Ulriksen's brow.
Ulriksen wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ulriksen seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker postures up in Ulriksen's guard and throws a big left but Ulriksen blocks it.
Walker is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker stands up over Ulriksen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ulriksen trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ulriksen looking to control.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulriksen is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker trying to control but Ulriksen is working from the bottom.
Ulriksen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ulriksen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into Ulriksen's guard.
Walker being controlled here momentarily.
Ulriksen is looking to sweep but instead, Walker has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ulriksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker won't allow Ulriksen to sweep him here.
Ulriksen seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulriksen is keeping the position for now.
Walker distracts Ulriksen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulriksen has momentary wrist control but Walker slips an elbow through the middle.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Ulriksen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ulriksen catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walker slips a jab from Ulriksen.
Victor Ulriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulriksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Ulriksen's defenses.
Ulriksen throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ulriksen is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ulriksen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen working a defensive guard but Walker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ulriksen tries to improve position but can't.
Ulriksen struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ulriksen is not content to let Walker control the position.
Check out the look on Walker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Ulriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ulriksen looking for a sweep but Walker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Walker with good strikes from the mount here!
Ulriksen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Walker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Walker!
A very excited looking Brandon Walker 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.
Victor Ulriksen was interviewed post fight and said 'TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT - LMAO'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Just Fight Me (ranked 2625 p4p, 273 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 4057 p4p, 367 weight class). Goncalves has chosen TAPOUT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dilon Goncalves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Just Fight Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight Me throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goncalves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fight Me.
Fight Me misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fight Me 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.
Fight Me throws a jab but it's blocked by Goncalves.
Goncalves with the counter takedown but Fight Me avoids it easily.
Fight Me fails to land with a series of punches.
Goncalves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goncalves pulls guard.
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goncalves has his foot on Fight Me's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fight Me works his way back into a safe position though.
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fight Me doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goncalves is tightening it up a little... Fight Me has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fight Me reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fight Me taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goncalves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shark Attack (ranked 2995 p4p, 369 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (ranked 2512 p4p, 322 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia feints and as Attack raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia controlling from the top position.
Garcia works over Attack with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Attack is keeping the position.
Garcia won't allow Attack to sweep him here.
Attack being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia postures up in Attack's guard and throws a big left but Attack blocks it.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Attack's brow.
Attack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Attack keeps moving.
Attack is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia won't allow Attack to sweep him here.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Attack is working hard here to advance position.
Attack working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia pushing down on Attack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Attack wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Attack tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Attack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcia stalling.
Let's hope that Garcia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Attack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia is nestled in close to Attack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia is keen to just control but Attack is a slippery customer.
Attack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Attack wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Attack gets back to full guard.
Garcia stands up over Attack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Attack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Attack.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia takes a swing at Attack's ribcage but misses.
Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Attack is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Attack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Attack wants to hit a switch here but Garcia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Attack there!
My spies in Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Attack is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands a big elbow.
Garcia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Attack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Attack is rocked!
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Attack is squirming around nicely.
Oh Attack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia prevents Attack from getting the reversal.
Attack seems to have got his legs back now.
Attack is in a horrible position here. Garcia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Attack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Attack?
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Attack?
Garcia lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Attack! Garcia sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Attack and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodney Garcia!
An out of breath Rodney Garcia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rothschild (ranked 2846 p4p, 343 weight class) and Ram Rocker (ranked 1210 p4p, 161 weight class). Rothschild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden- Wrathchild. Rocker has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ram Rocker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild slips a jab from Rocker.
Rothschild thumps Rocker with a low kick.
Rocker defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker connects with a crisp jab.
Rothschild throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rothschild lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rothschild throws a shot to the body.
Rocker misses with a few strikes there.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocker is looking for the big counter here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Rothschild cracks the inside of Rocker's front leg.
Rothschild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rothschild!
It looks like Ram Rocker has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild connects with a nice looking jab.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild blocks the body kick.
Rothschild connects with a body shot.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick
and Rocker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rothschild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rothschild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rothschild misses with a two punch combination.
Rothschild connects with a body shot.
Rocker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rothschild throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild misses with a body kick.
Rothschild looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands with a good body shot.
Rocker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rothschild defends well and Rocker ends up having to push Rothschild into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but Rocker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rothschild takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rothschild takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rothschild shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rocker fakes the leg kick and cracks Rothschild in the body.
Andy Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocker as he connects with a hook.
Rocker misses with a takedown attempt - Rothschild sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andy Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Rocker.
Rocker clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land.
Rothschild gets underhooks to prevent Rocker's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocker.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
Rocker throws a head punch that misses.
Rocker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocker misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Rothschild.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocker.
Rocker misses with some punches.
Rocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothschild.
Rocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothschild.
Rothschild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
Rocker breaks from the clinch.
Rothschild lands with a hook. Rocker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild is looking to counter punch.
Rocker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rothschild.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rothschild darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rothschild takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rocker scores with a body shot.
Rothschild buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Rocker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild misses with a few strikes there.
Rocker shoots in looking for a takedown. Rothschild tries to sprawl out of it but Rocker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rothschild manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rothschild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ram Rocker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but Rocker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rocker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rothschild.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rothschild.
We've been told by Rothschild's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Rocker with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Andy Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rocker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rothschild throws a leg kick which misses Rocker's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocker tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rothschild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rothschild misses with a combination
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rothschild misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocker! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Rothschild.
Rothschild fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rothschild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rothschild takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocker drops his hands momentarily and Rothschild takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild shows good takedown defense.
Rothschild throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rothschild.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rocker lands a body shot.
Rocker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rothschild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Rocker.
Rocker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rocker misses with a takedown attempt - Rothschild sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild misses with a double jab
and Rocker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rocker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rocker lands a glancing blow to the side of Rothschild's head.
Rothschild moves out of range of the body kick from Rocker.
Rocker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rothschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocker counters with a right hand to the body.
Rocker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rothschild scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild needs to keep his hands up - Rocker had a free shot at his head there.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Rothschild looks to land a right hand but Rocker moved out of range.
It seemed like Rocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rothschild.
A lazy left from Rocker finds it's target.
Rocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Rothschild misses its target.
Rothschild scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rothschild throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rothschild has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rocker finds it's way round the side to connect with Rothschild's head.
Rocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rothschild appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Rocker misses with a few strikes there.
Rothschild does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rothschild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rothschild clinches up against the cage.
Rothschild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rothschild has a couple of punches blocked by Rocker.
Rothschild tries to work over Rocker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rocker.
Rocker working aggressively here.
Rothschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocker.
Rothschild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Rothschild.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rothschild is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rothschild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ram Rocker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rocker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rothschild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Rocker.
An inside leg kick from Rothschild misses.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Rothschild slips the punch.
Rocker connects with a nice looking jab.
Rocker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothschild.
Rocker feints the counter takedown.
Rocker connects with a single shot there.
Rothschild is rocked!
Rocker flashes Rothschild a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Rothschild's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Rothschild crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Rocker punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ram Rocker!
A very excited looking Ram Rocker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Andy Rothschild had this to say: 'I'm sorry everyone.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Malingo (ranked 2170 p4p, 230 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 1573 p4p, 172 weight class). Malingo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed - Sound of silence. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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143 lbs
23 - 21 - 0 |
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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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Malingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov dips to his left and cracks Malingo with an uppercut!
Huchkov lands an overhand right.
Huchkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malingo on the side of the head.
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Huchkov loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malingo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huchkov clinches with his opponent.
Malingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huchkov.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Malingo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huchkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huchkov on the side of the head.
Huchkov clinches up with Malingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Huchkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malingo tightens his grip and picks Huchkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Huchkov manages to land in guard.
Malingo won't allow Huchkov to get back to his feet.
Malingo trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Huchkov wants to stand but Malingo is controlling the position.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huchkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malingo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two 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.
Malingo keeps control of Huchkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malingo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Huchkov misses its intended target.
Huchkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malingo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Huchkov as he checks the leg kick.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huchkov connects with a single shot there.
Huchkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Huchkov walks into a straight right hand from Malingo.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malingo walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huchkov.
Malingo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huchkov throws a low kick but Malingo moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Huchkov.
Malingo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Huchkov misses the target.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huchkov.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Malingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Malingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malingo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huchkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malingo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Huchkov scores with a body shot.
Good work by Malingo as he checks the leg kick.
Huchkov lands with a cross.
Huchkov misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malingo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huchkov wanted to stand there but Malingo had control of the position.
Huchkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Huchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huchkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malingo on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Malingo finds it's target.
Malingo is looking to slow Huchkov down with leg kicks.
Huchkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Huchkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huchkov! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Malingo is having none of it.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a takedown into side control.
Malingo trying to control the position but Huchkov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matel Huchkov 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.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huchkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malingos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huchkov cracks Malingo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Huchkov's shoulder, as Huchkov tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Huchkov.
Malingo walks into a left hand.
Huchkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malingo's calf.
Huchkov drops his hands momentarily and Malingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
Malingo slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Huchkov.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malingo.
Malingo thumps Huchkov with a low kick.
Malingo shoots in but Huchkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huchkov misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a nice body shot.
Huchkov lands a nice shot that snaps Malingo's head back.
Huchkov catches Malingo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huchkov lands a jab to the nose.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Huchkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Huchkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malingo misses with a body shot.
Huchkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Huchkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
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!
An inside leg kick from Huchkov misses.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Malingo blocks a low kick nicely.
Huchkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Malingo.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huchkov is defending well for now.
Huchkov tries to break free but Malingo pushes him back against the cage.
Huchkov working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
Huchkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Malingo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huchkovs head.
A body shot lands from Malingo.
Malingo lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo misses with a body punch.
Malingo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huchkov's efforts to push away.
Malingo lands with a right to the head.
Malingo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huchkovs head.
Malingo jumps into guard, dragging Huchkov to the mat.
Huchkov being controlled here momentarily.
Huchkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malingo's guard.
Malingo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Huchkov uses it to pass to side control.
Malingo is looking to reverse the position.
Malingo is trying to control Huchkov's posture but Huchkov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huchkov controlling the action here.
Huchkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Malingo takes a swing at Huchkov's ribcage but misses.
Huchkov looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Huchkov throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Huchkov missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Huchkov misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
Huchkov throws a leg kick but Malingo moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matel Huchkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Malingo lands with a hook. Huchkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a left and a right that stings Huchkov.
Some bone on bone action there as Malingo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Malingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Huchkov throws a good cross that connects.
Malingo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malingo works over Huchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice cross by Huchkov.
A big right from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Malingo misses.
Huchkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Malingo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malingo looking to sit in guard and control but Huchkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malingo is looking for a triangle but Huchkov pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov gets to his feet - Malingo follows without any prompting.
Huchkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Huchkov closes the distance and pushes Malingo back into the cage.
Huchkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malingo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huchkov can turn it around.
Huchkov avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Malingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malingo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malingo looking to sit in guard and control but Huchkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huchkov is looking to stand up but Malingo won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.
Malingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huchkov gets to his feet. Malingo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Huchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Huchkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malingo landing a few strikes.
Huchkov is pushing Malingo's head away, looking to escape. Malingo manages to hold on to the position though.
Huchkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huchkov parries the strikes from Malingo easily there. Malingo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Huchkov to escape.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo working the ground and pound but Huchkov is defending the strikes.
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working.
Malingo is trying to ground and pound but Huchkov uses the momentary lack of control by Malingo to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huchkov defending well though.
Matel Huchkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo working Huchkov over with strikes.
Malingo is working for a submission of some sort.
Malingo is keen to just control but Huchkov is a slippery customer.
Malingo working the head and body with strikes.
Malingo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Malingo.
I think Huchkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 2547 p4p, 326 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 2498 p4p, 319 weight class). Mentor Guruland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Dahlberg.
Guruland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dahlberg closes the distance and clinches.
Guruland swings wildly with an uppercut but Dahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland trying to land knees to the body.
Guruland pushes Dahlberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guruland pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dahlberg misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dahlberg misses with a looping left.
Dahlberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dahlberg digs a good body shot into Guruland's ribs.
Guruland goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Guruland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guruland connects with a looping right hand.
Dahlberg lands with a hook. Guruland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guruland walks into a straight right hand from Dahlberg.
Mentor Guruland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg clobbers Guruland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Guruland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dahlberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dahlberg drops Guruland with a beautiful combination! Guruland stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dahlberg is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guruland misses with a body punch
and Dahlberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dahlberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Guruland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dahlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guruland moves away.
Guruland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guruland misses with a combination
and Dahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guruland staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Guruland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dahlberg doesn't seem phased though.
Guruland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland lands a brutal head kick. Dahlberg looks out on his feet and Guruland throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mentor Guruland!
Mentor Guruland tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 1153 p4p, 131 weight class) and Albert Ricci (ranked 1158 p4p, 132 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Ricci!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ricci scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ricci connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricci throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ricci lands a jab-cross combination.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Ricci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricci cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
Ricci stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 body kick from Ricci.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Ricci misses.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Andrade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Ricci misses.
De Andrade throws a big counter combination but Ricci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of De Andrade's head.
Ricci is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
Ricci jabs at De Andrade's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricci thows a body kick. De Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricci lands a nice hook to De Andrade's body. De Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricci tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricci punishes De Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ricci.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Ricci moved out of range.
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricci pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Andrade is out of range and Ricci settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Ricci cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricci lands with a nice body punch.
Ricci digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
A punch combination from De Andrade misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ricci throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
Ricci connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Ricci dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ricci lands a jab.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
De Andrade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Andrade might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Andrade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ricci slips a straight right by De Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Andrade's hands.
De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Andrade. That did some damage!
Albert Ricci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
Ricci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ricci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci throws a leg kick which misses De Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as De Andrade tries to avoid it.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab.
Ricci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Andrade.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Ricci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricci throws a series of punches but De Andrade avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci swinging wildly here.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ricci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ricci lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
Ricci scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ricci throws the kick towards the body but De Andrade avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricci! But no joy.
Ricci lands the left hand.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci scores with a push kick.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Ricci.
Ricci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricci throws a body kick that misses.
De Andrade throws a combination that misses
and Ricci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
Ricci lands a jab.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crunch! Ricci slams his shin into De Andrade's torso.
Ricci lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ricci lands with a right hand.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Andrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ricci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ricci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and Ricci counters with a nice leg kick.
Ricci throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Ricci lands with a straight right. De Andrade didn't see that one coming.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci catches De Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ricci moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
De Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ricci throws a right hand that misses
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
Ricci misses with a head kick.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Andrade misses with a body punch
and Ricci counters with an inside leg kick.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricci scoring well with a low kick there.
De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ricci thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricci misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Ricci swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade blocks a jab.
Ricci throws a lazy body kick
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Albert Ricci 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.
Ricci throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. Ricci catches De Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricci scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Andrade in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricci was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Nice jab there from Ricci.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricci looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Ricci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ricci has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamerun Diaz (ranked 855 p4p, 120 weight class) and Peter Batts (ranked 774 p4p, 108 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Beast in Black - Ghost in the Rain. Batts has chosen Midnight City - By: M83 as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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181 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamerun Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Batts!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Batts throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Batts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Batts avoids them all with ease.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Batts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Batts.
Diaz throws a hook but Batts blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Batts off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Batts throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Batts backs away looking to recover.
Batts connects with a solid leg kick.
Batts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
Diaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts. Batts obviously looking to wear him down.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Batts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Batts blocks the low kick.
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws an elbow but Batts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Batts struggling a bit here.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Batts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts is looking to improve his position.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Batts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Batts lands with a hammerfist to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Batts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Batts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Batts working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Batts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Batts has control of the leg.
Batts slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Batts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Batts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batts slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Batts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Batts takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Batts lands a big elbow.
Batts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Batts trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is pressing down on Batts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Batts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Batts seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Batts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Batts.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Batts slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Batts moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Batts.
Kamerun Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Batts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batts looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
Batts stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Batts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Batts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Batts is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Batts's guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Batts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is working Batts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz won't allow Batts to sweep him here.
Batts has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Batts wants to sweep but no luck.
Batts looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Batts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing shots but Batts is blocking nicely.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batts is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Batts tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz working Batts over with strikes.
Batts wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batts has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batts tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
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.
Batts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Batts tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Batts is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batts avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Batts throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws a low kick but Batts moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Batts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Batts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batts with a nice cross.
Batts cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Batts finds it's target.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Batts avoided it.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Batts.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Batts.
Diaz feints and then cracks Batts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batts down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Batts tries a head kick but it misses.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz moves out of range as Batts strikes.
Diaz slips a straight right by Batts.
Batts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batts gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batts pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Batts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Batts is avoiding damage well.
Batts regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is nestled in close to Batts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz moves nicely into side control.
Batts struggling a bit here.
Batts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Batts.
Batts throwing damaging strikes from the back! Diaz could be in trouble here!
Batts is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Batts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in close to Batts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Batts controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamerun Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Batts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Batts wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Batts is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kamerun Diaz.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 866 p4p, 121 weight class) and Aleksandr Sinytsyn (ranked 1276 p4p, 167 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sinytsyn was covering up waiting for the punch and Newton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sinytsyn keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton won't allow Sinytsyn to get back to his feet.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Sinytsyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sinytsyn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Sinytsyn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinytsyn wants to stand and escape but Newton is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Sinytsyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sinytsyn manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Sinytsyn's guard.
Newton advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sinytsyn is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Newton stops Sinytsyn from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinytsyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sinytsyn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Sinytsyn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sinytsyn is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Sinytsyn is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
That's two 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.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sinytsyn is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Sinytsyn tries to kick Newton off but Newton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sinytsyn pushes Newton off and gets back to his feet.
Sinytsyn misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton moves out of range as Sinytsyn throws a body kick.
Newton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sinytsyn throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
Sinytsyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sinytsyn tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Sinytsyn is quick to defend against it.
Newton moves out of range as Sinytsyn strikes.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Sinytsyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinytsyn throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Sinytsyn clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards.
Sinytsyn blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinytsyn.
Newton lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sinytsyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newton tries to work over Sinytsyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinytsyn controls his hands.
Newton tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinytsyn.
Newton scores with a hook to the body.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Newton is trying to drag Sinytsyn to the mat but Sinytsyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sinytsyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newton is defending well for now.
Sinytsyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sinytsyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sinytsyn tries to land a knee to the head but Newton blocks with his arms.
Newton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinytsyn or not.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinytsyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Newton avoids the damage to the body.
Newton pulls guard effortlessly.
Sinytsyn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newton is proving hard to escape from.
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 Bill Newton will probably get the nod.
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.
Sinytsyn misses with a hook.
Newton lands a slapping body shot.
Sinytsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton avoids the body shot from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Sinytsyn pushes Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Sinytsyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newton is working for takedown but Sinytsyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sinytsyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newton.
A body shot lands from Sinytsyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton jumps guard but Sinytsyn stands there with Newton around his waist. Newton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Newton fails to land.
Newton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinytsyn controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinytsyn looking to throw knees to the head but Newton is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sinytsyn landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Newton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sinytsyn scores with a shoulder strike.
Newton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards.
Newton lands a right hand.
Newton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sinytsyn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinytsyn controls his hands.
Come on Sinytsyn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
Newton has a couple of punches blocked by Sinytsyn.
A short right from Newton on the inside.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Sinytsyn misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Sinytsyn tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinytsyn working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Newton.
A shot in the inside from Sinytsyn.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sinytsyn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newton's defenses.
Sinytsyn presses Newton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newton digs a right hand underneath Sinytsyn's ribcage. Sinytsyn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinytsyn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sinytsyn tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Newton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sinytsyn to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Sinytsyn.
Newton wants to take the fight to the mat but Sinytsyn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Newton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Sinytsyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sinytsyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newton is defending well for now.
Sinytsyn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sinytsyn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sinytsyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newton is defending well for now.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sinytsyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sinytsyn throws an elbow that misses.
Newton lands a left hand.
Newton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sinytsyn prevents it.
A short right from Newton on the inside.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sinytsyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Sinytsyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Sinytsyn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Sinytsyn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Sinytsyn throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
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!
Sinytsyn misses the shot to the body.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton connects with a right hand. Sinytsyn shakes it off.
Newton throws a body punch but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sinytsyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sinytsyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
Sinytsyn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sinytsyn swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinytsyn lands the left hand.
Sinytsyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton takes a swing at Sinytsyn's ribcage but misses.
Sinytsyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Sinytsyn thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sinytsyn!
Sinytsyn is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sinytsyn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sinytsyn, who protects the arm well.
Sinytsyn struggling a bit here.
Sinytsyn is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinytsyn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sinytsyn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sinytsyn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sinytsyn is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sinytsyn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sinytsyn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Sinytsyn is defending well.
Sinytsyn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Newton off and has taken his back!
Sinytsyn stands up.
A lazy left from Sinytsyn finds it's target.
Sinytsyn lands an overhand right.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinytsyn misses with a double jab
and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sinytsyn's guard.
Newton passes Sinytsyn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton prevents Sinytsyn from standing back up.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Sinytsyn defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is working for a kimura but Sinytsyn is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
Newton prevents Sinytsyn from standing back up.
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sinytsyn is looking to escape.
Newton is working for a kimura but Sinytsyn is defending it quite comfortably.
Sinytsyn is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
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.
Sinytsyn wants to get back to his feet.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sinytsyn wants to get back to full guard.
Sinytsyn kicks Newton off and gets back to his feet.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Sinytsyn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sinytsyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Sinytsyn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Aleksandr Sinytsyn just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Sinytsyn misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Newton.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
Newton presses Sinytsyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Sinytsyn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Newton tries to work over Sinytsyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinytsyn smiles and moves away.
Sinytsyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sinytsyn lands with a kick to the temple. Newton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick that Newton semi-blocks.
The fighters circling - Sinytsyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sinytsyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sinytsyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinytsyn.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Sinytsyn is quick to defend against it.
Sinytsyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sinytsyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Newton.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sinytsyn lands an elbow inside.
Sinytsyn blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinytsyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Sinytsyn.
Newton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sinytsyn after a bit of a struggle.
Sinytsyn blocking some punches.
Newton misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton lands a right hand.
Newton is trying to drag Sinytsyn to the mat but Sinytsyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sinytsyn lands an elbow just above Newton 's eye.
Newton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sinytsyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sinytsyn to score with a decent uppercut.
Sinytsyn misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sinytsyn connects with a right hand. Newton shakes it off.
Sinytsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Sinytsyn missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sinytsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sinytsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn pushes Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Sinytsyn takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinytsyn.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sinytsyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sinytsyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton digs a right hand into Sinytsyn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sinytsyn's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinytsyn misses with some punches.
Sinytsyn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sinytsyn breaks from the clinch.
Newton clinches with his opponent.
Sinytsyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Newton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sinytsyn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sinytsyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sinytsyn working Newton over with knees to the body.
Sinytsyn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sinytsyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton blocks the body kick.
Newton staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sinytsyn throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sinytsyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newton throws a hook but Sinytsyn blocks it.
Sinytsyn throws a right hand that misses
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sinytsyn won't be happy with that.
Sinytsyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sinytsyn is trying to get back to his feet.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Sinytsyn is defending well.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sinytsyn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sinytsyn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newton is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinytsyn is looking for a sweep.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sinytsyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Sinytsyn is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sinytsyn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sinytsyn prevents Newton from moving into mount.
Sinytsyn is pushing Newton's head away, looking to escape. Newton manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sinytsyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sinytsyn is looking for a sweep.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sinytsyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton moves into full mount!
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sinytsyn has worked his arm free - good work by Sinytsyn!
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sinytsyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sinytsyn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sinytsyn, who protects the arm well.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sinytsyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sinytsyn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Newton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Newton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sinytsyn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newton's guard! Nice work there by Sinytsyn!
Sinytsyn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newton is proving hard to escape from.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn 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.
Sinytsyn wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Newton's closed guard. He's half up but Newton has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Newton pivots and extends the arm, Sinytsyn falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Newton! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton!
Bill Newton is the new middleweight champion!
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