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AEW 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 2929 p4p, 321 weight class) and Justin Cider (ranked 3404 p4p, 366 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulski McBeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Cider !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider thows a leg kick but McBeth checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but McBeth is just out of range.
Cider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBeth can pounce on him.
We've been told by McBeth's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McBeth defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
McBeth lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider 's hand.
Cider tries to score with a low kick but McBeth moves his leg out of the way.
McBeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBeth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cider !
Cider misses with a straight right.
McBeth scores with the left hand. Cider knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider checks a low kick from McBeth.
Cider avoids the head kick by McBeth.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBeth is out of range.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBeth.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBeth checks it well.
McBeth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBeth looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Cider walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McBeth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McBeth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBeth throws a series of punches but Cider moves out of range.
Cider throws out a counter right but McBeth avoids it with no problem.
McBeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBeth staying out of range there.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider throws out a leg kick but McBeth moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBeth.
Good work by Cider as he checks the leg kick.
McBeth misses with a straight right.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but McBeth seems unphased.
Cider throws a jab when McBeth was well out of range.
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. McBeth should have avoided that one.
McBeth connects with a solid leg kick.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McBeth!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McBeth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cider .
McBeth throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cider counter with a right hand.
Cider looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely.
Cider takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cider misses with a hook.
A low kick from Cider misses
and McBeth counters with a nice body shot.
Cider throws a jab when McBeth was well out of range.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth throws a combination. Cider tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McBeth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cider 's head.
Cider misses with a low kick.
McBeth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
McBeth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cider 's hands.
Cider misses with a looping left.
McBeth tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider tries to work over McBeth's front leg with a kick but McBeth checks it.
McBeth tries a low kick but Cider avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBeth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McBeth checks the leg kick.
McBeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McBeth slips a jab and a cross from Cider .
A left lands for Cider .
McBeth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McBeth checks a leg kick nicely.
McBeth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McBeth - the referee stops the clock and Cider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McBeth. Cider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cider misses with a hook.
McBeth connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
Sloppy strikes from McBeth. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBeth is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McBeth 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 Cider has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cider and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McBeth misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McBeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBeth thuds a left hand into Cider 's body.
McBeth connects with a leg kick. Cider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cider throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBeth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider .
Cider tries to score with a low kick but McBeth moves his leg out of the way.
McBeth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeth moves away from the strike by Cider .
Cider takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McBeth lands a jab.
Cider misses with a low kick.
McBeth is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
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 Paulski McBeth will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McBeth lands a nice shot to the body.
Paulski McBeth is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Cider . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cider .
Cider throws a hook but McBeth blocks it.
As Cider tries to get set, McBeth tries to push him back and clinch up but Cider manages to avoid the attempt.
McBeth cracks the inside of Cider 's front leg.
Cider misses with a low kick.
McBeth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cider dodges the punch combination from McBeth.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBeth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider 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.
McBeth is looking to chop away at Cider 's legs.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Cider lands the left hand.
Cider takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBeth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider swings for the body but McBeth moves out of range.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow McBeth down.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
McBeth connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from McBeth.
McBeth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McBeth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McBeth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McBeth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBeth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider tries to move into range but McBeth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McBeth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cider throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range.
Cider throws a series of punches but McBeth moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth scores with a shot to the body.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by McBeth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider tries a low kick but McBeth avoids it.
Cider needs to keep his hands up - McBeth had a free shot at his head there.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBeth. McBeth obviously looking to wear him down.
McBeth misses with a low kick as Cider jumps back.
McBeth backing away here, and Cider unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McBeth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
McBeth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBeth.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider blocks a head kick by McBeth.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider lands a right hook to the body.
McBeth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider connects with a right hand. McBeth shakes it off.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
And McBeth counters with a quick kick to the body but Cider blocks it.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at McBeth's knee but McBeth avoids it well.
McBeth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cider just manages to avoid it.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
McBeth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBeth blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider jabs McBeth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBeth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBeth can pounce on him.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
Cider throws a hook but McBeth blocks it.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
McBeth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Cider wants to slow McBeth down by chopping away at his legs.
McBeth scores with a shot to the body.
McBeth lands a nice shot that snaps Cider 's head back.
McBeth throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
Cider with a hook.
Cider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBeth.
Cider with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider avoids a kick to the body.
Cider is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider . McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth digs a good hook to Cider 's body.
Cider throws a low kick but McBeth avoids it.
Cider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cider tries to land a front kick but McBeth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McBeth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McBeth as he connects with a hook.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Cider . That snapped McBeth's head back.
Cider missing with a left hand there. McBeth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider throws a leg kick
and McBeth counters with a straight right hand.
McBeth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Cider lands but McBeth takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from McBeth.
Good leg kick by McBeth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulski McBeth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cider throws a head kick but McBeth moves out of range.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBeth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cider digs a good body shot into McBeth's ribs.
McBeth scores with a leg kick.
Cider checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBeth, as that shot connected.
Cider throws a hook to the side of McBeth's head but McBeth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBeth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and McBeth moves out of range easily.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBeth jabs at Cider 's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider misses with a hook. McBeth ducked under it nicely.
That kick from McBeth tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and McBeth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider cracks McBeth with a right hand to the side of the head.
McBeth throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
Cider clobbers McBeth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
Cider cracks McBeth with an open hand slap.
Cider throws a hook but McBeth blocks it.
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider wants to slow McBeth down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
McBeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Cider misses.
Cider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by McBeth.
McBeth feints a jab promting Cider to slip. McBeth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cider slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBeth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBeth's corner calls for a 1-2. McBeth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider throws out a loose jab but McBeth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider with a nice cross.
McBeth scores with a body shot.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but McBeth seems unphased.
McBeth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cider has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBeth throws a low kick, looking for Cider 's leg but Cider calmly moves out of range.
McBeth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cider lands a head shot.
McBeth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cider misses with a body punch
and McBeth counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBeth is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBeth. McBeth obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider throws a low kick but McBeth moves out of range easily.
Cider looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range.
A lazy left from McBeth finds it's target.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McBeth lands with a slapping head kick.
McBeth lands with a nice body punch.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBeth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McBeth lands a slapping body shot.
Cider tries to land a leg kick but McBeth saw it coming and moves away.
McBeth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cider .
McBeth pushes Cider away with a front kick.
Cider looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range.
As Cider backs away, McBeth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McBeth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBeth lands the left hand.
McBeth is looking to chop away at Cider 's legs.
McBeth looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but McBeth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by McBeth as he connects with a hook.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBeth.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 McBeth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBeth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 McBeth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBeth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBeth.
McBeth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
McBeth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cider finds it's way round the side to connect with McBeth's head.
Jab by Cider .
McBeth connects with a right hand. Cider shakes it off.
Justin Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulski McBeth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBeth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider throws a head kick that McBeth semi-blocks.
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 Paulski McBeth.
Well McBeth 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Widar Blixt (ranked 2859 p4p, 310 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 4181 p4p, 426 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
10 - 21 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Widar Blixt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blixt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brooksbank misses with a few strikes there.
Brooksbank misses with a few strikes there.
Brooksbank tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooksbank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blixt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick but Blixt moved away.
Brooksbank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blixt lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooksbank off the cage and back into range.
Brooksbank lands with a hook. Blixt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brooksbank looks to score with a jab to the body but Blixt is just out of range.
Brooksbank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blixt!
Blixt tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooksbank goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blixt turns into him and now he's in Brooksbank's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brooksbank looking for a guillotine here but Blixt defends easily.
Blixt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Blixt is working hard here to advance position.
Brooksbank working a defensive guard but Blixt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brooksbank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooksbank can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brooksbank is squirming around, avoiding Blixt's attempts to control the action.
Blixt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooksbank is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooksbank is still trying to improve position.
Blixt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brooksbank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blixt content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Widar Blixt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blixt misses with an uppercut.
Brooksbank is looking for the big counter here.
Brooksbank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blixt misses with a wild body shot.
Brooksbank throws a nice looking combination but Blixt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Blixt.
Brooksbank tries a head kick but it misses.
Blixt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooksbank fails to land with a series of punches.
Blixt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blixt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank jumps guard but Blixt stands there with Brooksbank around his waist. Brooksbank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooksbank can't find room to land a body shot as Blixt controls the action.
Blixt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooksbank up against the cage.
Blixt avoiding damage.
Blixt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooksbank jumps guard but Blixt stands there with Brooksbank around his waist. Brooksbank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blixt controlling the action here for a moment.
Blixt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blixt breaks the clinch.
Blixt misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Brooksbank is predictable there
and Blixt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooksbank finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Blixt's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Brooksbank falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Widar Blixt!
In his post fight interview, Widar Blixt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BM Websphere (ranked 2214 p4p, 122 weight class) and Oshan Jackson (ranked 2659 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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33
134 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, BM Websphere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oshan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Websphere makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson cracks Websphere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson cracks Websphere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Websphere scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Websphere lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Websphere connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Websphere counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
letting Websphere counter with a right hand.
Jackson lands a big uppercut and Websphere crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Websphere looks OK. Jackson waves Websphere back to his feet!
Websphere is rocked!
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Websphere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Websphere is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Websphere moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Websphere works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Websphere's head coaches at Fight Hard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Websphere is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Websphere seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Websphere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Websphere.
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Websphere catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Websphere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Websphere moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Websphere misses the shot to the body.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Websphere counter with a right hand.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
As Jackson looks to move away, Websphere throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a straight right by Websphere.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Websphere with an uppercut!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Websphere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Websphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Websphere. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson's coach down at Welch Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Websphere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson clobbers Websphere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Websphere fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson cracks Websphere with an uppercut from hell and Websphere crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jackson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Websphere keeps moving.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Websphere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson works over Websphere with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Websphere has wrist control.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Websphere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Websphere in his guard.
Jackson pulls Websphere in close to his closed guard and prevents Websphere from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson thuds his right hand into Websphere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Websphere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Websphere is looking for a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Websphere!
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Websphere should have avoided that one.
Jackson sends Websphere crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Websphere up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Websphere lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Oshan Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
letting Websphere counter with a right hand.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Websphere.
Jackson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Websphere to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Websphere looks to clinch but Jackson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Websphere taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oshan Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Oshan Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 3172 p4p, 173 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 1408 p4p, 85 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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40
143 lbs
30 - 23 - 0 |
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28
146 lbs
9 - 6 - 3 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon throws a head kick that Steel Penn semi-blocks.
Timmon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Timmon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Penn throws a jab when Timmon was well out of range.
Timmon cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.
Steel Penn lands a head kick. Timmon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Timmon tries to clinch but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel Penn, as that shot connected.
Timmon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Steel Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmon slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Timmon's shoulder, as Timmon tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Timmon counters with a head kick. That will keep Steel Penn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Timmon scores with a head kick.
Timmon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn. Steel Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Timmon avoids it.
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon stalling in the clinch.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel Penn up against the cage.
Timmon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Timmon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Timmon digs a right hand into Steel Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Penn's gas tank.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Penn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Timmon wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn seems content to control.
Steel Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Timmon for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Timmon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
Steel Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Steel Penn prevents Timmon from standing back up.
Steel Penn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Timmon's thigh. Timmon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Timmon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Timmon avoids a kick to the body.
Steel Penn sets himself, and Timmon steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel Penn avoids it this time.
Steel Penn tries to move into range but Timmon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Timmon rushes Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steel Penn up against the cage.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn can't get the takedown.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steel Penn up against the cage.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel Penn up against the cage.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon drives through and clinches with Steel Penn against the cage.
Timmon digs a right hand underneath Steel Penn's ribcage. Steel Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
Timmon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Penn's hands.
Timmon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Timmon tries to work over Steel Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon is working Steel Penn over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Timmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Timmon stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Timmon lands a nice shot that snaps Steel Penn's head back.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Timmon takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Timmon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel Penn doesn't seem phased though.
Braylin Timmon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Timmon.
Steel Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Timmon's guard.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Timmon keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Timmon holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Timmon controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Timmon has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timmon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel Penn back to the cage. Timmon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn needs to keep his hands up - Timmon had a free shot at his head there.
Steel Penn swings for the body but Timmon moves out of range.
Steel Penn tries to work over Timmon's front leg with a kick but Timmon checks it.
Timmon lands with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Timmon scores with the left hand. Steel Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmon forces Steel Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Steel Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmon is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon pushes Steel Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon darts in and clinches Steel Penn up against the cage.
Braylin Timmon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Timmon slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel Penn is trying to drag Timmon to the mat but Timmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timmon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
A pretty intense looking Braylin Timmon took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 1746 p4p, 182 weight class) and Makar Vershinin (ranked 1873 p4p, 193 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
158 lbs
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36
150 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makar Vershinin !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vershinin sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vershinin feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Vershinin throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox swings for the body but Vershinin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vershinin . Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox misses with a hook. Vershinin ducked under it nicely.
Vershinin leaves Knox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Vershinin misses.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Vershinin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vershinin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knox eats them both and turns towards Vershinin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Vershinin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knox 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.
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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Vershinin moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Knox! Vershinin continues to tee off on Knox, landing with a left and a right! Vershinin connects with a right hand that leaves Knox sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Vershinin !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Makar Vershinin !
A very excited looking Makar Vershinin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Neil (ranked 1548 p4p, 205 weight class) and Brian Baker (ranked 1299 p4p, 180 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Neil might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wild Side. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil throws a head kick that misses.
Baker rushes Neil and presses him up against the cage.
Neil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Neil is controlling him.
Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Neil.
Baker misses with the combination.
Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Neil keeps him there for the moment.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Neil avoids the head kick by Baker.
Neil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Neil!
Baker tries to clinch but Neil moves out of range.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Neil takes one to the chin there.
Baker avoids the head kick by Neil.
Neil has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Neil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Baker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Neil blocks it well.
Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neil was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Neil circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neil throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Neil scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neil lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Neil.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Neil misses with a hook.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Neil.
Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Neil avoids it.
Neil tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Neil back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neil has him pressed against the cage.
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neil takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a fast counter high kick but Neil manages to duck under it in time.
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neil lands with a right to the head.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Neil.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Neil.
Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Neil.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neil 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.
Baker takes one on the button.
Neil throws a right hand that misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Neil throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker darts in and clinches Neil up against the cage.
Neil misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neil throws a head kick that misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Neil. That snapped Baker's head back.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Neil in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Neil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baker closes the distance and pushes Neil back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Neil.
Baker is trying to break free.
Baker is trying to push Neil away but Neil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Neil loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Neil misses with a head kick.
Baker looks to clinch
and Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker connects with a right hand. Neil shakes it off.
Neil slips a straight right by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Neil won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baker breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker tries to clinch there but Neil circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker instigates a clinch.
Baker tries to break free but Neil pushes him back against the cage.
Neil keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neil misses with a body punch.
Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Neil breaks the clinch.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Neil lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.
Neil cracks Baker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Neil finish him?
Baker is rocked!
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Neil has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Neil.
Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neil tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neil thinks about countering with a head kick.
Baker blocks a head kick by Neil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker instigates a clinch.
Vince Neil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Neil is controlling him.
Neil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neil throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Baker crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vince Neil!
A victorious Vince Neil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Brahms (ranked 662 p4p, 34 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 1188 p4p, 72 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brahms might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 40 : 1 - Sabaton. Sepulveda has chosen Lady Gaga - Alejandro as his entrance music. Alejandro Sepulveda is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
145 lbs
10 - 3 - 2 |
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141 lbs
29 - 18 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Johannes Brahms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Sepulveda misses.
It looked like Brahms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sepulveda.
Brahms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sepulveda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sepulveda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brahms lands a nice shot that snaps Sepulveda's head back.
Sepulveda slips a jab from Brahms.
Sepulveda punishes Brahms's body with a nice straight punch.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brahms throws a wild body kick that Sepulveda sees coming a mile off.
Brahms blocks the body kick.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brahms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepulveda was well out of range. Poor timing from Brahms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepulveda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
A counter left hand to the body from Brahms misses its target.
Brahms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brahms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Brahms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Sepulveda throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
A head kick misses from Brahms.
Sepulveda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sepulveda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sepulveda. Beautiful body shot.
Brahms fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sepulveda to the ground. Brahms is now in Sepulveda's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda working for a triangle but Brahms defends it easily.
Brahms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sepulveda is pulling down on Brahms's head to control his posture.
Brahms trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
Brahms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sepulveda working a defensive guard here.
Sepulveda has control of Brahms's left arm, preventing Brahms from doing any damage.
Sepulveda is looking to sweep but instead, Brahms has passed into half guard.
Brahms slips a nice elbow through Sepulveda's hands, connecting with Sepulveda's forehead.
Sepulveda has hold of Brahms's hands but Brahms slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brahms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sepulveda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing that Brahms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sepulveda is not content to let Brahms control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brahms lands a nice short elbow.
Sepulveda wants to get back to full guard but Brahms has mounted him!
Sepulveda wants to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Brahms landing strikes from the mount.
Brahms fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Brahms 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.
Sepulveda clinches.
Sepulveda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sepulveda prevents Brahms from improving his position.
Brahms is staying active underneath Sepulveda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brahms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
Brahms won't allow Sepulveda to pass to mount.
Johannes Brahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sepulveda wants to control but Brahms is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahms misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brahms scores with a spinning back kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brahms 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 Sepulveda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sepulveda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepulveda moves out of range as Brahms throws a body kick.
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sepulveda throws out the jab.
Brahms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brahms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sepulveda's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brahms.
Brahms scores with a jab to the head.
Brahms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda tried to score with a low kick but Brahms checks it.
As Sepulveda looks to move away, Brahms throws a big counter combo but Sepulveda just gets out of the way.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
Johannes Brahms is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda scores with a nice head shot.
Sepulveda swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Brahms avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brahms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sepulveda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sepulveda tries to clinch there but Brahms circles away.
Sepulveda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brahms sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sepulveda somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda tries to land a leg kick but Brahms saw it coming and moves away.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the leg kick from Brahms.
Sepulveda swings widly with a right hand
and Brahms makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brahms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sepulveda avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Sepulveda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sepulveda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Brahms.
Sepulveda wants to clinch up but Brahms keeps it at a distance.
Brahms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sepulveda. Sepulveda obviously looking to wear him down.
Brahms is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brahms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Brahms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brahms is looking to improve his position.
Brahms is pressing down on Sepulveda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brahms keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Brahms's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brahms blocks a jab.
Sepulveda scores with a nice strike.
Brahms with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sepulveda to score with a decent uppercut.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sepulveda lands a jab to the nose.
Sepulveda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sepulveda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brahms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brahms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sepulveda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sepulveda.
Brahms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brahms throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sepulveda.
Brahms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sepulveda defends it nicely.
Sepulveda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brahms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda scores with a nice strike.
Brahms tries a head kick but it misses.
Sepulveda throws a head kick but Brahms moves out of range.
Sepulveda avoids the head kick by Brahms.
A nice side step and Sepulveda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sepulveda throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Sepulveda coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahms shoots in but no luck this time.
Brahms misses with an uppercut
and Sepulveda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brahms misses with a head kick.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sepulveda as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
Sepulveda slips under a jab.
Brahms shoots in and drives through. Sepulveda sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Sepulveda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brahms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sepulveda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brahms misses with a leg kick
and Sepulveda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brahms tries to land a front kick but Sepulveda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sepulveda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brahms momentarily.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Brahms moves out of range.
Sepulveda tests Brahms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Brahms.
Sepulveda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sepulveda wants to free his trapped foot but Brahms is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sepulveda is looking to pass Brahms's guard but actually Brahms recovers to full guard.
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sepulveda passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Sepulveda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sepulveda 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!
A relieved looking Alejandro Sepulveda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Letaivu (ranked 590 p4p, 75 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 1109 p4p, 128 weight class). Tonon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What About Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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158 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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pascal Letaivu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letaivu scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Letaivu's head coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Letaivu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Pascal Letaivu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Good standup being displayed there by Letaivu as he connects with a hook.
Letaivu looks to land a combination. Tonon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Letaivu connects with a body shot that sends Tonon's belly button to the back.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Letaivu lands a leg kick that knocks Tonon off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Letaivu back into the cage.
Letaivu digs a right hand underneath Tonon's ribcage. Tonon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tonon manages to end up in side control.
Letaivu throws Tonon to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon misses with the combination.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Tonon wants to clinch up but Letaivu keeps it at a distance.
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Letaivu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letaivu has Tonon pulled in close to control his posture.
Letaivu continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Letaivu keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Letaivu scores with a nice right hand.
Letaivu connects with a single shot there.
Tonon tries to clinch up.
Letaivu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Letaivu but Letaivu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Letaivu lands a nice hook to Tonon's body. Tonon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Letaivu pushes him off.
Letaivu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Letaivu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonon at a distance.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon tries to clinch there but Letaivu circles away.
Jab, jab by Letaivu - just one landing.
Letaivu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Letaivu circles away easily
and Letaivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Letaivu gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Letaivu, as that shot connected.
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!
Letaivu lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to clinch there but Letaivu circles away.
Tonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Letaivu connects with the punch.
Tonon is rocked!
Letaivu cracks Tonon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tonon falls backwards against the cage. Letaivu follows up with more strikes that drop Tonon to his knees. Letaivu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tonon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Letaivu!
Pascal Letaivu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 1461 p4p, 183 weight class) and Humbert Humbert (ranked 1612 p4p, 204 weight class). Jay Steve has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 New York, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humbert Humbert!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humbert gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Humbert looking to slow down the pace here.
Humbert lands an uppercut.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humbert.
Humbert gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Humbert controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Humbert has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Humbert trying to land knees to the body.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Humbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Humbert fails to land.
Humbert prevents a body shot from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Humbert is stalling here.
Humbert is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve is leaning against Humbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert lands with a short shot to the head.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve avoiding damage as Humbert throws knees to the body.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Steve is leaning against Humbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humbert.
Humbert has Steve pushed against the cage.
Humbert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humbert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humbert stalling.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humbert.
Humbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Humbert working aggressively here.
I was talking to Steve's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Humbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Humbert.
Humbert looks winded!
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Humbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Humbert into the cage.
Humbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve pushes Humbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve pushes Humbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Humbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve pushes Humbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steve has managed to clinch.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Humbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Humbert effectively controlling the action here.
Humbert avoiding damage.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
A short left from Steve.
Humbert prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Humbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Humbert trying to land knees to the body.
Humbert leaning against his opponent.
Humbert lands an uppercut.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve is working Humbert over against the cage.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Humbert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Steve presses Humbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Humbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Humbert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Humbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Humbert into the cage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve working aggressively here.
Humbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Humbert effectively controlling the action here.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Humbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steve up against the cage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Humbert blocking some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Humbert controls the action.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Humbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Humbert.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humbert can do to turn this around?
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Humbert stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Humbert to work.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Good body shot from Steve.
Humbert stalls.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Humbert's head.
Humbert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Humbert's head.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Humbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Humbert gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Humbert seems unphased.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve lands with a hook. Humbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Humbert is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Humbert tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Humbert.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Humbert off the cage and back into range.
Steve clinches up with Humbert and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Humbert.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Humbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Humbert blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Humbert's ribcage. Humbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Steve.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve digs a right hand into Humbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Humbert's gas tank.
Steve tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Humbert working Steve over with knees to the body.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Humbert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humbert takes a shot to the head.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Humbert pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Humbert.
Humbert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Humbert is stalling here.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Steve cracks Humbert with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Steve.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
Jay Steve made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Riggs (ranked 818 p4p, 110 weight class) and Lopeared Galute (ranked 858 p4p, 112 weight class). Lopeared Galute has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lopeared Galute!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on Galute's shoulder, as Galute tries to avoid the shot.
Galute scores with a shot to the body.
Galute moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Galute has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Riggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Galute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galute fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riggs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riggs lands in his opponent's guard.
Galute wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggs cracks Galute with a solid left hand.
Riggs won't allow Galute to get back to his feet.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galute looking to control.
Riggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riggs prevents Galute from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galute is on top in guard.
Galute looking to sit in guard and control but Riggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riggs stands up over Galute, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Riggs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs is working Galute over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riggs 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.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Galute is retaining full guard.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Galute looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galute is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riggs stops Galute from standing up.
Riggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galute's head.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galute is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs distracts Galute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riggs distracts Galute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Riggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galute's head.
Galute working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Galute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galute wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Riggs manages to pass to side control.
Riggs working the head and body with strikes.
Galute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riggs is working away from the top position though.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggs working the head and body with strikes.
Galute pushes Riggs off looking to stand but Riggs dives back in and keeps control.
Galute is trying to maintain the position but Riggs is very close to passing his half guard.
Riggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Galute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggs lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riggs pulls his head out easily.
Galute trying to hold on to Riggs's head to control him but Riggs postures up.
Galute is trying to get back to full guard.
Riggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Galute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galute slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Galute has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galute manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riggs manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Galute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riggs counters with a two punch combo.
Riggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Galute avoids it well and moves away.
Galute cracks Riggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Galute as Riggs shoots in.
Galute lands with a nice body punch.
Galute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Galute or perhaps it was just good defense by Riggs, which made it look bad.
Riggs lands an overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galute uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riggs.
Galute misses with an uppercut
and Riggs counters with a single leg into guard. Galute didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Galute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs cracks Galute with a solid left hand.
Riggs is working Galute over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs postures up.
Riggs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galute's head.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs landing some decent shots from guard.
Galute keeping full guard, as Riggs tries to pass.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galute working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
Riggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galute is on top in guard.
Ryan Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggs, not yet.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riggs striking off his back but it's not causing Galute any problems.
Riggs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galute trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riggs's guard.
Riggs trying to strike off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riggs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Galute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riggs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galute is looking for a sweep. Riggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Riggs.
Riggs is keen to just control but Galute is a slippery customer.
Riggs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Galute is trying to stand.
Riggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Galute is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galute looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galute has one foot on Riggs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galute.
Galute stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galute wants it to stay on the feet.
Riggs misses with a looping right.
Lopeared Galute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galute tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Riggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galute misses with a hook
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galute thinking.
Galute takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galute can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Riggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riggs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Riggs is putting a hurting on Galute here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riggs scores with punches from side control.
Galute takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Riggs takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Galute does no damage.
Galute lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riggs scores with a body shot.
Galute gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Galute throws a hook but Riggs avoids it easily.
Riggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Galute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riggs moves out of range as Galute strikes.
Galute throws out a powerful jab.
Riggs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galute on his heels. He'll look to pass Galute's guard now, I'm sure.
Galute has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs postures up.
Galute is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riggs is controlling him.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Galute is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Galute is looking to stand up but Riggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Riggs trying to control but Galute is working from the bottom.
Riggs cracks Galute with a solid left hand.
Galute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galute wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riggs distracts Galute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riggs stands up over Galute, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lopeared Galute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is working Galute over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galute has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggs scoring with some ground and pound.
Galute is rocked!
Riggs working some strikes from top position.
Galute is still in real trouble! Can Riggs finish him?
Riggs won't allow Galute to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galute is on top in guard.
Galute seems to have recovered his senses.
Riggs wants to sweep here but Galute controlling him for the moment.
Galute with a nice head shot there.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs wants to sweep here but Galute controlling him for the moment.
Riggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Galute from controlling successfully.
Galute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riggs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Galute throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Galute has his foot on Riggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Galute has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galute looking for a guillotine here but Riggs defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galute has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Galute has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs trying to control but Galute is working from the bottom.
Galute looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Galute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan Riggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riggs passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Riggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riggs 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Riggs!
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