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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ZibZib Rose (ranked 15747 p4p, 306 weight class) and Gage Underwood (ranked 2095 p4p, 128 weight class). Gage Underwood will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, ZibZib Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Underwood tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Underwood to the ground. Underwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Underwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Underwood misses the jab.
Rose changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Underwood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Rose in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Underwood controls the position for a moment.
Underwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood defending against the ground and pound.
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Rose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood tries to improve position but can't.
Rose working the ground and pound but Underwood is defending the strikes.
Underwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rose working away.
Rose tries to score with some ground and pound. Underwood controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rose is trying to get an arm triangle but Underwood is defending well.
Underwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rose off and has taken his back!
Underwood really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rose.
Underwood trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood misses with a punch to the head.
Underwood has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rose's body.
Rose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rose is looking for a sweep. Underwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rose is working hard here to advance position.
Rose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Underwood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Rose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood not doing much here.
Underwood trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Underwood is looking to advance position but Rose won't allow it.
Underwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rose tries to roll over but Underwood keeps him under control.
Rose wants to sweep but Underwood has passed to side control!
Underwood decides to stand back up. Underwood steps back and let's Rose get back to his feet.
Rose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Underwood throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Underwood is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Underwood circles away and we're back to standing.
Underwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Rose dives in for a single leg takedown but Underwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZibZib Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose shoots in but Underwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rose has his takedown stuffed
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ZibZib Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Underwood defends well and Rose ends up having to push Underwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood scores with a nice body kick.
Rose with a poor takedown
and Underwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Underwood has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rose is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Rose shoots in for a double leg but Underwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Underwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Underwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Underwood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Underwood defends it nicely.
Rose looks for a takedown but Underwood sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZibZib Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Underwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Underwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underwood counters with a low kick, right behind Rose 's knee.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Underwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Underwood stuns Rose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Underwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose darts in looking for a takedown but Underwood gets double underhooks and turns Rose into the cage.
Underwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Underwood tries a low kick but Rose avoids it.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rose checks a low kick from Underwood.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Underwood scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Underwood.
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose goes for a double leg but Underwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Underwood continues to drive forward.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Underwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rose shoots in and bounces Underwood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Underwood manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Underwood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Underwood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Underwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Underwood lands the left hand.
Underwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Underwood's waist but Underwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Rose tries for a takedown but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Underwood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Underwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Underwood.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Underwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Underwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rose checks a low kick from Underwood.
Rose shoots and misses
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Rose's head.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Underwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Rose manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Underwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Underwood's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood pushes Rose off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Underwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Underwood, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Underwood against the cage but Underwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Underwood jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Underwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
Rose tries for a takedown but Underwood circles away easily
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose tries for a takedown but Underwood circles away easily
and Underwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Underwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Underwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Underwood delivers a nice body kick.
Underwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rose fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Underwood. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZibZib Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose walks into a stiff left hand from Underwood.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rose walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Underwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Underwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Underwood leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Underwood scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underwood as he jumps to the side.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Underwood tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Underwood to the ground. Underwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Underwood.
Rose shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underwood scores with a jab to the body.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Underwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Underwood lands a jab to Rose's midsection.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Underwood as he avoids it easily.
Underwood lands a jab to the head.
Underwood's corner calls for a 1-2. Underwood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood lands with a good body shot.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underwood as he jumps to the side.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown but Underwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rose there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
Underwood lands with a hook. Rose tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Underwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Underwood defends well and Rose ends up having to push Underwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Underwood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Underwood cracks the inside of Rose's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Underwood.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Underwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rose looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Underwood.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Underwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose blocks the body kick.
Rose looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
Underwood lands with a shot to the body.
Underwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Underwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Rose shoots in and drives through. Underwood sprawls well.
Underwood misses with a low kick.
Rose walks forward, straight into a front kick from Underwood.
Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rose showed some decent athleticism there.
Underwood has one foot on Rose's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Rose fails with the takedown
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Donk. Underwood catches Rose right on the button with a cross.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Underwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Underwood connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
ZibZib Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose misses the body punch
and Underwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Underwood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Underwood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Underwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 3128 p4p, 340 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 3346 p4p, 356 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Penn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penn momentarily.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penn catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn staying out of range there.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penn misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Penn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn misses with a leg kick
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Diaz misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn keeps Diaz at a distance using the push kick.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Penn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Penn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Penn misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diaz slips under a jab from Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Dick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Penn misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Penn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Penn misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Penn slips a straight right by Diaz.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPenn.
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Penn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Penn is rocked!
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz scores with a counter punch that sends Penn to the canvas! Diaz smells blood - he's punishing Penn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Penn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Dick Diaz 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Padilla (ranked 2360 p4p, 256 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 2539 p4p, 272 weight class). Poe has chosen Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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159 lbs
27 - 24 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Padilla.
Padilla throws a push kick but Poe slaps the foot to one side.
Padilla scores with a hook.
Padilla throws a body kick that misses.
Poe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Padilla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Padilla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Padilla throws a punch but it's blocked by Poe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Padilla.
Padilla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poe.
Poe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Padilla can't fight it off and eventually Poe manages to take the fight to the floor. Padilla looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Poe trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Poe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Padilla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Poe wants to pass the guard but Padilla is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Padilla is keeping the position for now.
Poe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Padilla wants to sweep here but Poe controlling him for the moment.
Padilla is trying to hold Poe in close to prevent damage but Poe has managed to pass into half guard.
Poe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poe slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Padilla defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe wants to pass the guard but Padilla is defending well.
Padilla is trying to control but can't.
Padilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Poe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is trying to control but can't.
Poe content to control rather than advance.
Padilla tries to get to full guard but Poe has control of the leg.
Poe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Padilla takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Padilla is working to get back to half guard.
Poe with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is working to get back to half guard.
Poe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poe working for a guillotine from mount but Padilla is in no mood to give up.
Poe controlling his opponent.
Padilla regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Poe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poe! But no joy.
Padilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Padilla tries to clinch but Poe moves away
and Poe counters with a left and a right that stings Padilla.
Padilla throws a leg kick
and Poe counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Padilla
letting Poe counter with a right hand.
Poe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Poe content to stall in guard here.
Poe stops Padilla from standing up.
Padilla trying to keep a closed guard but Poe is proving a slippery customer.
Padilla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poe controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Poe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Poe looking to pass the guard.
Poe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Padilla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Poe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Padilla is looking to improve his position.
Padilla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poe is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Padilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poe controlling the action here.
Poe tries to pass to full mount but Padilla defends it.
Poe trying to control from Padilla's half guard. Padilla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Padilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Padilla keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe won't allow Padilla to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe wants to control from the top but Padilla keeps moving.
Padilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
EA Poe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Padilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Padilla looking to control.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Padilla tries to clinch there but Poe circles away.
Poe scores with a nice strike.
Padilla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Padilla drives through and clinches with Poe against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Poe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Padilla.
Padilla throws a head punch that misses.
Poe misses with an elbow strike.
Poe pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Padilla throws a big elbow that misses.
Poe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Padilla
and Poe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Padilla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Padilla lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Padilla darts in trying to clinch
enabling Poe to counter with a crisp jab.
Padilla closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla misses with a punch on the inside.
Padilla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Padilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Padilla dodges an elbow strike from Poe.
Poe blocks a body shot from Padilla.
Poe has Padilla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Padilla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Padilla misses with a body punch.
Padilla has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
Padilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Padilla swings wildly with an uppercut but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Padilla stalling the fight.
Poe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Padilla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Padilla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poe or not.
Poe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Padilla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Padilla pushes Poe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Padilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Padilla misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Padilla.
Padilla is working Poe over against the cage.
Padilla has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
EA Poe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla has Poe pressed against the cage.
Padilla lands with a left to the head.
Poe looking to throw knees to the head but Padilla is blocking nicely.
Poe is trying to drag Padilla to the mat but Padilla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Padilla misses with a punch to the body.
Padilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Padilla has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
Poe scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Padilla.
Padilla misses with a punch to the body.
Poe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Padilla prevents it.
Antonio Padilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EA Poe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla misses with a punch on the inside.
Antonio Padilla has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Padilla misses with a punch to the body.
Padilla throws a punch but it's blocked by Poe.
Poe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Padilla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Poe has Padilla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Padilla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poe throws an elbow that misses.
Padilla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Padilla is defending well.
Padilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Poe controls his hands.
Poe blocks a body shot from Padilla.
Padilla using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padilla trying to control the position but instead, Poe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Padilla into the cage.
Poe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Padilla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Antonio Padilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla lands with a left to the head.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poe tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Padilla.
Padilla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Padilla fails to land.
Poe can't get the takedown.
Padilla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Padilla.
It looks like EA Poe has been cut.
Poe blocks an elbow strike.
Padilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poe's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Padilla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poe 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!
EA Poe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 1406 p4p, 94 weight class) and Jayden Jacobs (ranked 3078 p4p, 176 weight class). Orlov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. Jayden Jacobs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayden Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Orlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Orlov with a series of wild strikes but Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlov cracks Jacobs with a good jab.
Orlov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov misses the jab.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jayden Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs slips under a jab from Orlov.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Jacobs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Orlov works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jacobs will feel that in the morning.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov misses with an uppercut
and Jacobs counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobs cracks Orlov with a good jab.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobs.
Jacobs swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov cracks Jacobs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orlov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Jacobs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Orlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orlov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Jacobs.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs lands with a nice combination. Orlov backs away looking to recover.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Jacobs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Orlov avoids it well.
Orlov misses with a hook.
Jacobs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobs scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orlov staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Jacobs counters with a left and a right that stings Orlov.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobs throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Jacobs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacobs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Orlov cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Jacobs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Orlov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs lands a jab.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Orlov.
A nice side step and Jacobs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacobs slips under a jab.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Orlov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Jacobs throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jayden Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Jayden Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Jacobs throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov stuns Jacobs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Jacobs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Jacobs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobs momentarily.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov connects with a right hand. Jacobs shakes it off.
Orlov throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Orlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Orlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orlov throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Orlov slips under a jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobs throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Jacobs.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Jacobs lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobs is rocked!
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Jacobs unleashes a big counter combination but Orlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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 Boris Orlov 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick from Orlov lands but Jacobs takes it in his stride.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacobs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
Orlov throws a quick counter head kick but Jacobs was just out of range.
Orlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobs on the side of the head.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Jacobs with an uppercut!
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobs's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlov.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov misses the jab.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orlov with a jab.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Orlov.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Orlov throws a series of strikes that have Jacobs backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Orlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Orlov takes one on the button.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs misses with a body shot
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Jacobs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Jacobs moved away.
A jab from Orlov does it's job there.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Jacobs finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jacobs duly obliges.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacobs throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Jacobs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Jacobs cracks Orlov with a good jab.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orlov with a body shot.
Jacobs moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
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 Boris Orlov.
Well Orlov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Orlov!
Boris Orlov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Putin (ranked 1264 p4p, 180 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 2400 p4p, 289 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by Rasputin Vladimir Putin Love The Way You Move. Tony Duff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vlad Putin's chin.
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35
175 lbs
24 - 22 - 0 |
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30
180 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
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Great elbows
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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
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Duff tries to keep at a distance but Putin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but Putin blocks with his arms.
Duff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Duff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Vlad Putin has been cut.
Duff is trying to drag Putin to the mat but Putin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Duff gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin trying to control here.
Putin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duff.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duff.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duff.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duff.
Duff trying to work for an americana but Putin has managed to regain full guard.
Duff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putin wants to sweep here but Duff controlling him for the moment.
Duff postures up and lands a big shot to Putin's brow.
Duff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Putin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duff has Putin in his guard.
Putin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Duff's guard.
Duff controlling Putin's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff 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.
Putin wants to get up but he can't break Duff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Duff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duff throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duff misses with a looping right.
Duff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Duff scores with a three punch combo!
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duff.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin thuds a left hand into Duff's body.
Putin moves into range and clinches up with Duff.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Duff blocks it.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Duff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Putin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice body punch from Putin.
A jab from Duff finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
A head kick by Putin misses
and Duff counters with a left and a right that stings Putin.
Duff wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Putin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duff in his tracks.
Duff throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Putin throws a hook but Duff blocks it.
Putin lands a really nice looking cross but Duff seems unphased.
Duff misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Putin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Duff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Putin connects with a leg kick. Duff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Putin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duff.
Vlad Putin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Putin tries to clinch but Duff moves away
and Duff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin avoids a kick to the body.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Putin tried to score with a low kick but Duff checks it.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Putin instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Putin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duff's defenses.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Duff blocks with his arms.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duff blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Duff is blocking nicely.
Duff missing with knees to the body.
Duff jumps into guard, dragging Putin to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff has a closed guard, preventing Putin from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff 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.
Duff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Putin is looking to stand up but Duff won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Putin preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from Putin finds it's target.
Duff misses with the combination.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Putin if he has to take too many more of those.
Duff misses with a looping left.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Putin checks a leg kick.
Putin throwing a counter right hand but Duff manages to avoid it.
Duff throws a body kick that misses.
Putin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Putin cracks Duff with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Putin.
Putin takes a kick to the side of the head.
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 Vlad Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Putin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Putin throws a series of punches but Duff avoids them all with ease.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin lands with a nice combination. Duff backs away looking to recover.
Duff throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duff misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Putin misses.
Putin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duff backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Duff misses with a wild combination.
Duff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down.
Duff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin dodges the punch combination from Duff.
Putin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Putin misses with the body kick
enabling Duff to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Putin scrambles back to his feet.
Duff lands with an uppercut that bounces Putin off the cage and back into range.
Putin keeps Duff at a distance using the push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Putin.
Duff slips under a jab.
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff lands a nice shot to the body.
Duff lands a head kick. Putin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duff, pushing him back against the cage.
Duff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin dodges an elbow strike from Duff.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Duff.
Putin is rocked!
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duff working Putin over with knees to the body.
Putin seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duff has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Duff is trying to pull guard but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff lands a nice uppercut.
Duff wants a takedown.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Duff.
A short left from Duff.
Duff tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin stops a takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff pushes Putin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Putin is defending well.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Duff blocks it.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Duff avoids the damage to the body.
Duff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Putin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duff lands a nice uppercut.
Putin dodges an elbow strike from Duff.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four 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!
Duff tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Duff back against the cage.
Duff digs a right hand into Putin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Putin's gas tank.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff throws an elbow but it misses.
Duff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Putin uses from the top position.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
Duff has a closed guard, preventing Putin from standing up.
Putin stands and steps away. Duff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Duff.
I think Duff 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 1665 p4p, 218 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1013 p4p, 139 weight class). Lombard has chosen Shinedown - Sound Of Madness as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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216 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
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36
212 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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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
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard misses with a kick to the body.
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombard 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombard.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombard throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard 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.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Lombard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombard - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lombard's head.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Lombard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombard connects with a single shot there.
Johnson slips a jab from Lombard.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lombard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Lombard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Lombard staying out of range there.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
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!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lombard.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombard.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Lombard.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lombard tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Lombard.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Lombard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Lombard lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Lombard slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard is working Johnson over against the cage.
Lombard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Lombard taking a breather.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lombard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Lombard on the inside.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lombard scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Lombard lands.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombard. Lombard obviously looking to wear him down.
Lombard throws a nice head kick!
Johnson moves away from the strike by Lombard.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson is rocked!
Lombard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle, before Lombard throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Johnson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lombard lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hank Lombard!
A relieved looking Hank Lombard 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Potter (ranked 1068 p4p, 134 weight class) and Nick Cotton (ranked 1314 p4p, 168 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
267 lbs
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32
265 lbs
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Cotton!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Cotton. Beautiful body shot.
Potter throws a series of punches but Cotton moves out of range.
Cotton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potter tried to counter with a leg kick but Cotton avoided it.
Potter cracks a nice hook into Cotton's ribs.
Potter misses with a hook.
Cotton lands a body shot.
Jack Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotton looks to throw the jab but Potter is out of range.
Cotton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cotton blocks the body kick.
Potter thuds his right hand into Cotton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Cotton.
Cotton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotton.
Cotton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potter defends it nicely.
Potter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Potter.
We've been told by Potter's head coaches at Jimmy Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cotton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cotton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter takes one to the chin there.
Potter tries to work over Cotton's front leg with a kick but Cotton checks it.
Cotton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cotton throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotton moves away from the strike by Potter.
Cotton throws out a powerful jab.
Jack Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter is looking to land body kicks.
Cotton swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
Potter lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
A slow jab from Cotton misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Potter misses the target.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Cotton moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotton misses.
Potter scores with a nice head shot.
Cotton moves out of range of the body kick.
Cotton wants to counter the offense by Potter and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Cotton. Beautiful body shot.
Cotton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potter throws a lazy head kick
and Cotton counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a hook but Cotton avoids it easily.
Cotton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Potter misses with an uppercut
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Potter won't be happy with that.
Potter throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Cotton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter with a hook.
Potter throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton lands a nice hook to Potter's body. Potter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cotton lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potter.
A jab from Potter does it's job there.
Potter thuds a left hand into Cotton's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Potter throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potter connects with a body shot.
Cotton needs to keep his hands up - Potter had a free shot at his head there.
Cotton punishes Potter's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
Potter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotton.
Nice shot lands for Potter.
Cotton misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Potter misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotton moves out of range as Potter strikes.
Cotton throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Jack Potter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cotton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter lands with a kick to the temple. Cotton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Nick Cotton has been cut.
Potter throws a hook but Cotton blocks it.
Potter pushes Cotton away with a front kick.
Potter tries to land a leg kick but Cotton saw it coming and moves away.
Cotton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cotton looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Potter swings widly with a right hand
and Cotton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potter.
Potter misses with an uppercut. Cotton saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Cotton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Potter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotton counters with a left to the body.
Cotton connects with a body shot that sends Potter's belly button to the back.
Cotton throws a big shot that misses.
Cotton moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotton misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Potter misses with a body punch
and Cotton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potter misses with a hook. Cotton ducked under it nicely.
Potter misses with an uppercut
and Cotton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton stuns Potter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotton is looking to clinch.
Potter is looking to counter 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!
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotton.
Cotton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potter to score with a decent uppercut.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotton.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cotton throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Cotton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter looks to throw a body kick
enabling Cotton to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotton tries for a takedown but Potter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a leg kick which misses Cotton's front leg but catches the back leg as Cotton tries to avoid it.
Potter scores with a jab to the body.
Cotton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cotton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cotton lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Potter's guard.
Cotton is standing up over Potter. Potter looks to escape but Cotton dives into side control.
Potter sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotton stalling away here and it's allowed Potter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cotton tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cotton's guard.
Cotton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cotton trying to keep a closed guard but Potter is proving a slippery customer.
Cotton is pulling down on Potter's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotton looking for a sweep. Not yet Cotton, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Cotton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter throws a lazy body kick
and Cotton counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotton tries to clinch up but Potter circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cotton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Potter misses with a hook
and Cotton counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotton cracks Potter with an open hand slap.
Cotton feints a jab promting Potter to slip. Cotton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Potter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cotton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotton.
Cotton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Potter rather than just go for the knockout.
Cotton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
Potter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cotton misses with a shot to the body
and Potter counters with a leg kick.
Cotton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potter throws a series of punches but Cotton avoids them all with ease.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Cotton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Potter misses the jab.
Cotton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potter.
Potter misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotton was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Cotton throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Potter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potter connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter misses with a looping left.
Cotton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Potter defends it well.
Cotton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotton throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Cotton looks to land a combination but Potter avoids it well.
Cotton avoids a kick to the body.
Cotton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cotton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potter at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Cotton as he checks the leg kick.
Potter sets himself, and Cotton steps forward looking for the clinch! Potter avoids it this time.
Cotton scores with a hook to the body. Potter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cotton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Potter throws out a loose jab but Cotton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotton's sensitive parts.
Potter takes a swing at Cotton's ribcage but misses.
Potter misses with a left hand
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Potter won't be happy with that.
Potter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cotton.
Cotton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Potter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton lands some shots froms side control.
Potter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cotton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Potter is trying to stand.
Cotton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Cotton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Potter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cotton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cotton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Cotton.
I think Cotton 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cotton!
A victorious Nick Cotton 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis C K (ranked 913 p4p, 131 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 2291 p4p, 283 weight class). C K comes to the cage accompanied by Louis C.K.: back and still not black!. 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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224 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louis C K!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
C K throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
C K slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
C K slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
C K 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.
C K tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
C K looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Mamchenko lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract C K.
C K throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab.
C K slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
C K lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko shoots in and bounces C K off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mamchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
C K wants to sweep here but Mamchenko controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
C K has Mamchenko pulled in close to control his posture.
C K is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
C K is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K continues to stall.
Mamchenko tries to roll over but C K keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
C K content to control rather than advance.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, C K seems content to control.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but C K is controlling well.
C K with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. C K is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
C K slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamchenko moves into full guard.
C K slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but C K controlling him for the moment.
C K slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from C K.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
C K looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Mamchenko checks a leg kick.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
C K closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mamchenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from C K.
C K dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
C K fails with an attempt to clinch.
C K looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
C K slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
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 Louis C K will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
C K tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from C K misses.
Mamchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
C K stuffs the takedown.
Mamchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from C K.
C K closes the distance and clinches.
C K tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
C K lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but C K manages to get underhooks.
Louis C K has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
Mamchenko goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
C K sizes up Mamchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko is breathing heavily.
C K darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. C K darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K punishes Mamchenko's body with a nice straight punch.
C K is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamchenko walks into a left hand.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
C K avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by C K.
Mamchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mamchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamchenko connects with the punch.
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
C K looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but C K uses good head movement to avoid it.
C K throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
C K connects with a body shot that sends Mamchenko's belly button to the back.
C K smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
C K feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mamchenko sprawling to the canvas! Mamchenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can C K finish him?!
Mamchenko is rocked!
Louis C K is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can C K finish him?
C K lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mamchenko - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for C K!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Louis C K!
Louis C K bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finn The Human (ranked 519 p4p, 68 weight class) and Dante Esposito (ranked 1039 p4p, 126 weight class). The Human kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Adventure Time. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
170 lbs
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161 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Esposito !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, The Human scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esposito throws an elbow but misses.
The Human lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esposito throws an elbow but misses.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Esposito breaks the clinch.
Esposito has The Human up against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito wants to stall.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
Esposito lands an elbow inside.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
Esposito tries a body shot but The Human blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito prevents a body shot from The Human.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito .
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esposito throws an elbow but misses.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Esposito s head.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Esposito s head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands a left hand.
A short right from The Human.
A body shot lands from The Human.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
The Human lands a body punch.
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
The Human connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human lands with a good body shot.
The Human throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
A nice side step and Esposito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Human works the jab nicely.
Esposito has managed to clinch.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
I was talking to The Human's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Human prevents a body shot from Esposito .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
The Human misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
The Human misses with the head strike.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
The Human misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito just leaning against The Human, taking a breather.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Human lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
The Human blocks an elbow strike from Esposito .
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Human as Esposito tries to tie him up.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Human blocks an elbow strike.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
The Human is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Human tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Esposito rushes The Human and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Human lands a shoulder strike.
The Human digs a right hand into Esposito 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esposito 's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Esposito 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Human is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Esposito misses with an elbow over the top.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human blocks the elbow strike.
The Human blocks an elbow strike.
The Human is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Human working aggressively here.
A short left from The Human.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Esposito s head.
Esposito has The Human pressed against the cage.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esposito is looking to break free of the clinch but The Human has double underhooks.
The Human lands a shoulder strike.
The Human working aggressively here.
Esposito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito pushes The Human up against the cage in a clinch.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
The Human working aggressively here.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
The Human looking to stall.
Good body shot from The Human.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esposito as The Human tries to tie him up.
The Human works on Esposito 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Human has managed to clinch.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from The Human.
The Human digs a right hand underneath Esposito 's ribcage. Esposito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finn The Human has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human works on Esposito 's body with a couple of short punches.
Esposito is breathing heavily.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esposito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from The Human.
Esposito pushes The Human back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito .
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human blocks an elbow strike from Esposito .
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
A short right from The Human.
The Human throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito is leaning against The Human and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
The Human lands a right hand.
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito pushes off an throws an elbow but The Human leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
Esposito 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Human connects with a looping right hand.
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Human tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Esposito throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esposito clinches up with The Human and pushes him back against the cage.
The Human avoids the elbow strike from Esposito , against the cage.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito tries a body shot but The Human blocks it.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Human.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esposito prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito pushes The Human back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito gets through The Human's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from The Human as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from The Human.
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito .
The Human digs a right hand into Esposito 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esposito 's gas tank.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
The Human lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
The Human stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Human lands with a left to the head.
The Human works on Esposito 's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from The Human on the inside.
The Human lands with a light punch inside.
Esposito is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito is still on wobbly legs! Can The Human finish him?
The Human lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human digs a right hand underneath Esposito 's ribcage. Esposito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito seems to have recovered his senses.
The Human lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human prevents a body shot from Esposito .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from The Human.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Human lands with a left to the head.
Esposito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Esposito blocking some punches.
The Human lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Esposito s head.
Esposito 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human scores with a hook to the body.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human drops Esposito onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Esposito is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Esposito just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Human's brow.
A hook to the body from The Human.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esposito throws an elbow but misses.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human works on Esposito 's body with a couple of short punches.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Human lands a body shot.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito looking to slow down the pace here.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Human feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Esposito 's calf.
Esposito clinches up with The Human and pushes him back against the cage.
The Human avoids the elbow strike from Esposito , against the cage.
The Human lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
The Human lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
The Human misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Esposito .
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito is trying to break the clinch but The Human has him pressed against the cage.
Esposito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human has managed to clinch.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito blocks a body shot from The Human.
Esposito throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human prevents a body shot from Esposito .
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito presses The Human against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito cracks The Human with a nice body shot.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esposito .
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
The Human scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Esposito has The Human up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Human is keeping busy.
Esposito stalling in the clinch but The Human improves position.
Esposito has The Human pressed against the cage.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Esposito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
The Human blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Esposito .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Human.
Esposito is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from The Human.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
Esposito pushes off an throws an elbow but The Human leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Esposito .
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito is looking to control The Human's arms but The Human gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esposito has his back to the cage.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human digs a right hand underneath Esposito 's ribcage. Esposito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito pushes The Human back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito pushes off an throws an elbow but The Human leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Human lands with a right to 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!
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
Nice elbow from Esposito .
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human presses Esposito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
The Human lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esposito .
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
The Human pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
The Human lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human had his way with Dante Esposito in that round.
That's time! The Human's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Esposito moves into the clinch.
The Human avoids a wild elbow strike from Esposito .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Human breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
The Human's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from The Human on the inside.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito lands an elbow inside that The Human shrugs off.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
The Human uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Esposito has time to react.
The Human tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is working The Human over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human scores with a shot to the side of Esposito 's head.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Humans head.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Esposito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito tries a body shot but The Human blocks it.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Human is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Human working aggressively here.
Esposito lands a left hand.
The Human blocks a body shot from Esposito .
Esposito lands an elbow inside.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human lands with a left to the head.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Esposito clinches up against the cage.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
A short uppercut from Esposito .
Esposito stalling.
Still in the clinch, The Human scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Human breaks the clinch.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esposito .
Esposito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito clinches.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito tries a body shot but The Human blocks it.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dante Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Esposito .
The Human misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
Good body shot from The Human.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Esposito .
Well The Human 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
Finn The Human retains his lightweight title!
Finn The Human bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 183 p4p, 28 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 1405 p4p, 184 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ananada Bunyasarn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarov shoots in for a double leg but Bunyasarn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bunyasarn misses with a double jab.
Bunyasarn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Bunyasarn cracks Omarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Omarov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Omarov takes a swing at Bunyasarn's ribcage but misses.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn ducks under a wild hook from Omarov.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Omarov manages to avoid it.
Omarov lands an overhand right.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov slips under a jab from Bunyasarn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bunyasarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Omarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabbar Omarov.
Omarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunyasarn swivels and escapes.
Bunyasarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bunyasarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunyasarn throws a one two combo.
Nice shot lands for Omarov.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunyasarn feints and then cracks Omarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omarov down.
Bunyasarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bunyasarn counters with a crisp hook 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!
Omarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunyasarn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Omarov misses with a takedown
and Bunyasarn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Omarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunyasarn tries to sprawl out of it but Omarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunyasarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Bunyasarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bunyasarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunyasarn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Omarov moves out of range.
Omarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunyasarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Omarov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Omarov throws a looping overhand right but Bunyasarn ducks down to avoid it.
Omarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunyasarn lands with a right hand.
That has opened up Jabbar Omarov's cut even more.
Omarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bunyasarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omarov.
Bunyasarn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Omarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omarov throws a hook but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Bunyasarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Omarov scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bunyasarn as he jumps to the side.
Bunyasarn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Omarov missing with a left hand there. Bunyasarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Omarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Bunyasarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omarov lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Omarov.
Omarov looks to land a combination but Bunyasarn avoids it well.
Omarov misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ananada Bunyasarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Omarov lands with a cross.
Bunyasarn swinging wildly here.
Omarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn clobbers Omarov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bunyasarn has cracked Omarov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bunyasarn lands another huge swinging hook and Omarov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Omarov, before Bunyasarn can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ananada Bunyasarn!
Ananada Bunyasarn retains his middleweight title!
Ananada Bunyasarn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.
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