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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3842 p4p, 414 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 3417 p4p, 383 weight class). Prana Halo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prana Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farfy Iii to the mat! Farfy Iii manages to get full guard.
Farfy Iii wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo trying to control the pace.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farfy Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Farfy Iii is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farfy Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Farfy Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
Halo breaks Farfy Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Farfy Iii keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo stands and throws Farfy Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Halo has hold of Farfy Iii's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Farfy Iii tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Halo cranks the arm and Farfy Iii screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Farfy Iii, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Laliberte (ranked 1335 p4p, 162 weight class) and Tearrius George (ranked 2356 p4p, 256 weight class). George has chosen West Side Connection Bow Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tearrius George acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Laliberte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tearrius George!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George misses with a kick to the body.
Laliberte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laliberte's sensitive parts.
That kick from George tenderised Laliberte's leg. Laliberte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laliberte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
Laliberte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laliberte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck George on the side of the head.
George misses with a head kick.
Laliberte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George misses with a kick to the body.
Laliberte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
George throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laliberte.
It looked like Laliberte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laliberte throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease.
Laliberte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
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!
Laliberte misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laliberte. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laliberte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
George tries to bum rush Laliberte with a series of wild strikes but Laliberte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by George!
That's one minute gone in the round.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
Laliberte throws a combination that misses
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
Laliberte lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
George scores with a spinning back kick!
George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laliberte on the side of the head.
Laliberte misses with the combination.
A big right from Laliberte misses.
George is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
George misses with a head kick.
It looked like Laliberte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laliberte slips under a jab.
Laliberte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laliberte misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab.
Laliberte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laliberte moves out of range of the strikes.
Laliberte throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for George.
Laliberte lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laliberte.
George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laliberte's head backwards.
Laliberte's corner calls for a 1-2. Laliberte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laliberte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Laliberte is just out of range.
Laliberte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
George throws a head kick that misses
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
George scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
George scores with a jab. Laliberte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laliberte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laliberte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laliberte throws a nice inside leg kick.
George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laliberte.
Laliberte moves out of range of the body kick from George.
As George looks to move away, Laliberte throws a big counter combo but George just gets out of the way.
George throws a lazy body kick
and Laliberte counters with a left to the body.
George is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laliberte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A combination from Laliberte does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from George.
George looks to land a left hand but Laliberte moved out of range nicely.
George fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
George throws the left hand but Laliberte avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as George lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laliberte doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Laliberte.
A nice combination there by Laliberte.
That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more.
George slips a jab and a cross from Laliberte.
George dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laliberte. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Laliberte.
Laliberte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laliberte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George 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.
George swings for the body but Laliberte moves out of range.
George blocks a low kick nicely.
George with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laliberte. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
George misses with a two punch combination.
Laliberte throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laliberte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Laliberte does no damage.
George throws out a counter right but Laliberte avoids it with no problem.
Laliberte looks to land a left hand but George moved out of range nicely.
George misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Laliberte misses.
Laliberte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George defending well as Laliberte loads up on a big left hand.
Laliberte misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George looks to land a combination but Laliberte avoids it well.
George takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laliberte misses with a jab, cross combination.
George pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Guy Laliberte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George'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.
Laliberte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laliberte takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Laliberte misses the target.
Guy Laliberte is winning the standup battle so far.
George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laliberte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Laliberte misses the target.
George throws a sloppy head kick and Laliberte moves out of range easily.
Laliberte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laliberte misses with a wild combination.
George follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laliberte manages to avoid it.
Laliberte throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like George was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laliberte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
It looked like Laliberte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Laliberte throws a big counter combination but George scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from George in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Laliberte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laliberte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Laliberte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from George. Those never looked like landing.
Laliberte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Laliberte scores with a four punch combination!
George misses with a straight right.
Laliberte blocks a jab.
Guy Laliberte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laliberte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laliberte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laliberte lands a head shot.
George takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
George slips under a jab.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
George throws a counter combo.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laliberte moves away.
Laliberte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George misses with a looping right.
George misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as George blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte catches George with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laliberte misses with a hook
and George counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laliberte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. George sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laliberte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from George finds it's way round the side to connect with Laliberte's head.
George takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The cut above Tearrius George's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
George slips a jab and a cross from Laliberte.
Laliberte tries to move into range but George moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
George lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Laliberte.
Laliberte cracks George with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laliberte misses the shot to the body.
Laliberte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George lands a high kick!
George scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from George does it's job there.
George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laliberte stuns George with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laliberte misses with a wild combination.
Laliberte misses with a few strikes there.
Laliberte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Laliberte is looking for a counter combo.
George misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George lands with an uppercut that bounces Laliberte off the cage and back into range.
Laliberte misses with a combination
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laliberte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laliberte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and George connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laliberte scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from George.
A head kick misses from George.
Laliberte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laliberte throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laliberte misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick there by George.
Laliberte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it.
Laliberte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
George tries to land a front kick but Laliberte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
George paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
George looks to land a combination but Laliberte avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laliberte. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George cracks a nice hook into Laliberte's ribs.
Laliberte throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laliberte takes one on the button.
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laliberte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tearrius George will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Laliberte moves into range and connects with a jab.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from George.
Laliberte scores with a jab to the body.
Laliberte misses with a hook.
Laliberte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George! But no joy.
Laliberte throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Laliberte misses the target.
George misses with a body kick.
A combination from George does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
Laliberte looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
Laliberte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laliberte swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
Laliberte drops his hands momentarily and George takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laliberte falls off balance throwing a combination
and George counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laliberte lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from George misses
and Laliberte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Laliberte.
George slips a jab and a cross from Laliberte.
George tries to bum rush Laliberte with a series of wild strikes but Laliberte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laliberte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
George throws out a loose jab but Laliberte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laliberte looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
Laliberte misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laliberte swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from George.
George fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by George.
George misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laliberte missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laliberte counters with a stiff right hand.
Laliberte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from George.
Laliberte dodges the punch combination from George.
Laliberte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laliberte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George misses with a hook.
Laliberte moves out of range as George throws a body kick.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Laliberte.
Laliberte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laliberte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and George counters with a series of strikes. Laliberte will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laliberte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
George misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Laliberte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laliberte.
Laliberte moves out of range of the leg kick from George.
Laliberte throwing a counter right hand but George manages to avoid it.
Laliberte missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George counters with a body kick.
Laliberte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laliberte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
George misses with a hook.
Laliberte lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laliberte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laliberte ducks under a wild hook from George.
Laliberte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from George.
Laliberte misses with a wild combination.
Laliberte blocks the body kick.
George throws a right hand that Laliberte ducks under and follows up with a left that Laliberte also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Laliberte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George lands a nice hook to Laliberte's body. Laliberte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laliberte connects with an inside leg kick.
George throws a shot to the body.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Laliberte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Laliberte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laliberte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Laliberte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 2765 p4p, 304 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 1604 p4p, 209 weight class). Blackburn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When the Man Comes Down. Jabbar Omarov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn lands with a good body shot.
Omarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Omarov.
Blackburn scores with a three punch combo!
Omarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Omarov moves out of range.
It seemed like Omarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blackburn 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.
Omarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov controlling from the top position.
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Omarov works over Blackburn with some ground and pound from guard.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omarov defends well.
Blackburn is controlling Omarov's posture.
Omarov wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Omarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackburn looking to control.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is working hard here to advance position.
Blackburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Omarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Omarov defends it easily.
Blackburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omarov defends well.
Omarov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackburn has control of Omarov's left arm, preventing Omarov from doing any damage.
Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blackburn is tightening it up a little... Omarov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Omarov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Omarov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blackburn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lugh Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Tektas (ranked 1340 p4p, 167 weight class) and Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 1642 p4p, 204 weight class). Tektas comes to the cage accompanied by Alexander The Great. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aziz's choice of entrance music: Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman. Demetrius Tektas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jalaluddin Aziz's chin.
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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
15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jalaluddin Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aziz throws out the jab.
Tektas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tektas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aziz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aziz sprawls and moves away.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Aziz misses with a right hand
and Tektas counters with a nice uppercut.
Tektas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aziz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tektas doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Tektas. Beautiful body shot.
Aziz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tektas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tektas throws a big shot that misses.
Tektas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aziz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tektas on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas swings widly with a right hand
and Aziz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aziz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tektas.
Aziz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tektas throws a hook but Aziz blocks it.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Aziz misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tektas misses the target.
Tektas misses with a few strikes there.
Aziz throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tektas.
A head kick misses from Tektas.
Tektas misses with a looping right.
Aziz scores with a body shot.
Tektas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aziz punishes Tektas's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tektas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aziz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tektas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Tektas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Tektas is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tektas lands a nice short elbow.
Aziz looking for submissions off his back.
Aziz is defending against the submission attempts here by Tektas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas winds up and cracks Aziz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tektas wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tektas prevents Aziz from improving his position.
Tektas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aziz trying to control here.
Tektas prevents Aziz from improving his position.
Tektas is trying to control the action in half guard but Aziz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tektas lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Aziz controlling the position for now.
Tektas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aziz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tektas is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aziz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aziz trying to control here.
Aziz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tektas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tektas thumps Aziz with a low kick.
Tektas lands a high kick!
Tektas throws a leg kick but Aziz checks it.
Tektas lands a slapping body shot.
Aziz lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tektas misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aziz throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Tektas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz throws an off balance right hand
so Tektas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aziz looking to control but Tektas passes into half guard.
Tektas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aziz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tektas moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Aziz.
Aziz tries to buck Tektas off but Tektas is having none of it.
Aziz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aziz is not content to let Tektas control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aziz is trying to control Tektas's posture but Tektas avoids it.
Aziz is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Tektas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tektas lands an elbow.
Tektas is staying tight to Aziz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aziz tries to buck Tektas off but Tektas is having none of it.
Tektas scoring with punches from side control.
Aziz is looking to reverse the position.
Tektas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas trying to control the position but Aziz is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Tektas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aziz is trying to get back to half guard.
Tektas trying to control the position but Aziz is working away.
Aziz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tektas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tektas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tektas landing shots from mount.
Aziz tries to reverse the position but Tektas maintains control.
Tektas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aziz is rocked!
Tektas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aziz is still in real trouble! Can Tektas finish him?
Tektas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aziz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aziz hang on?
Tektas postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Aziz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Aziz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Tektas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Demetrius Tektas made sure he mentioned OLIMPO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 1215 p4p, 83 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 961 p4p, 62 weight class). Orlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. 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 Desmond Fairbanks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Fairbanks throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Boris Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
and Fairbanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Fairbanks saw that one coming.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Fairbanks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Fairbanks slips the punch.
Orlov throws a hook but Fairbanks blocks it.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Fairbanks throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fairbanks counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orlov gets tackled into the cage by Fairbanks. Fairbanks maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Fairbanks misses with some punches.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
A right hand to the body from Fairbanks.
Orlov wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairbanks won't allow it.
Fairbanks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orlov's efforts to push away.
Orlov is trying to break the clinch but Fairbanks is controlling him.
Fairbanks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orlov's efforts to push away.
Orlov is trying to break free.
Fairbanks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov breaks from the clinch.
Fairbanks moves into the clinch.
Orlov tries to circle away but Fairbanks has him pinned against the cage.
Fairbanks prevents Orlov from breaking the clinch.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov is trying to break the clinch but Fairbanks has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Fairbanks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks prevents Orlov from breaking the clinch.
Fairbanks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairbanks lands a body punch.
Orlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairbanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairbanks lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
A little jabbing left from Fairbanks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fairbanks moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks slips a straight right by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Fairbanks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fairbanks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orlov is rocked!
Fairbanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Oh Orlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov misses with a hook
and Fairbanks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Fairbanks comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Orlov falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Orlov was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Fairbanks!
A relieved looking Desmond Fairbanks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Boris Orlov spoke after the fight, saying 'Got vodka?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 1348 p4p, 187 weight class) and Dick Diaz (ranked 2185 p4p, 281 weight class). Corll comes to the cage accompanied by Candyman. Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feiticeira kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Corll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corll lands a jab.
Corll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corll throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Corll takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Corll.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz takes a swing at Corll's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Corll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz cracks Corll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Corll misses its target.
Corll connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Corll slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Corll throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Corll moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Corll misses its target.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Corll's head back.
Corll connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Corll slips the punch.
Corll half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corll.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Corll.
Corll throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Corll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corll connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Corll.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corll moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Corll saw that one coming.
Corll slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Corll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Corll's body.
Corll throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Corll saw that one coming.
Corll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz jabs Corll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Corll misses its intended target.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corll just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Corll scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Corll counters with an outside leg kick.
Dick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Corll knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Corll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corll circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corll.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Corll counters with a huge left! Diaz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Corll isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Diaz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Corll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dean Corll waved his t-shirt featuring Dark Knight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Chandler (ranked 263 p4p, 44 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 2450 p4p, 262 weight class). Smith has chosen Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry as his entrance music. Aaron Smith 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, William Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Chandler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes one on the button.
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!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Smith misses.
It appears Chandler was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chandler throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
William Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chandler throws a shot to the body.
Chandler swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
William Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Smith staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to move to mount but Chandler blocks the move with his legs.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith can't control as he wanted to and Chandler manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chandler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith cracks Chandler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith working the strikes but Chandler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aaron Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Chandler defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Chandler lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chandler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
William Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Chandler tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith is rocked!
Smith slips a straight right by Chandler.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Chandler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChandler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a right hand. Chandler shakes it off.
Chandler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chandler throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler with a nice cross.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chandler seems keen to control Smith's posture.
William Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushing down on Chandler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chandler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith trying to control from Chandler's half guard. Chandler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands and throws Chandler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith working the ground and pound but Chandler is defending the strikes.
Chandler dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith working the strikes but Chandler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Chandler is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
William Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kusal Perera (ranked 1342 p4p, 163 weight class) and Nick Cotton (ranked 925 p4p, 122 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kusal Perera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Cotton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotton connects with a body shot.
Perera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotton.
Cotton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perera pinned against the cage. Perera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cotton throws a body punch but Perera moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cotton.
Perera is looking to get back to his feet here but Cotton is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perera's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perera manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotton throws a series of strikes that have Perera backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton closes the distance and pushes Perera back into the cage.
Perera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotton's elbow.
Perera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotton's elbow.
Cotton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotton prevents a body shot from Perera.
A left hand lands to the body for Perera.
Cotton jumps guard.
Perera wants to stand but Cotton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Perera is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym Boiks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cotton is working an open guard so Perera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Perera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Nick Cotton has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton goes for a double leg but Perera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perera continues to drive forward.
Cotton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cotton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perera moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Cotton scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Perera scores with a jab to the body.
Cotton scores with a shot to the body.
Cotton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perera throws out the jab.
Cotton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kusal Perera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cotton.
Perera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotton throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Cotton.
Perera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perera scores with a hook to the body. Cotton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perera rather than just go for the knockout.
Cotton shoots in and drives through. Perera sprawls well.
Cotton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perera throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Perera tries a head kick but it misses.
Perera leaves Cotton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perera is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Cotton does no damage.
Perera throwing a counter right hand but Cotton manages to avoid it.
Cotton misses with a body shot.
Cotton lands with a shot to the body.
Perera tests Cotton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perera tries to sprawl but Cotton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cotton just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perera.
Cotton throws a series of punches but Perera avoids them all with ease.
Perera avoids the body shot from Cotton.
Cotton misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Perera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perera finds it's way round the side to connect with Cotton's head.
Perera fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Cotton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's time! Perera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Cotton.
Perera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cotton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perera sprawls well initially but Cotton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cotton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Perera tries to work over Cotton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotton lands a nice uppercut.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Perera.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cotton.
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Perera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cotton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotton.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perera working aggressively here.
Cotton is trying to break the clinch but Perera is controlling him.
Perera lands an uppercut.
Perera tries to throw a body punch but Cotton avoids it by throwing Perera back against the cage.
Perera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottons head.
Cotton cracks Perera with a nice body shot.
Cotton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cotton throws a body punch but Perera moves out of range.
Perera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cotton is breathing heavily.
Cotton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nick Cotton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton looks to score with a jab to the body but Perera is just out of range.
Nick Cotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perera.
Cotton gets a double leg takedown into Perera's guard.
Perera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cotton works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cotton.
Cotton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perera manages to avoid it.
Cotton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Perera is trying to stand up here but Cotton is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton is working for a kimura but Perera is defending it quite comfortably.
Perera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cotton.
Perera is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cotton digs a good body shot into Perera's ribs.
Cotton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Perera to stand up.
Cotton swings for the body but Perera moves out of range.
Cotton misses with a looping left.
A combination from Cotton does no damage.
Perera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perera loads up on a big right hand but Cotton slips the punch.
Cotton clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton tries to throw a body punch but Perera avoids it by throwing Cotton back against the cage.
Perera swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perera misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Kusal Perera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Perera misses with an uppercut. Cotton saw that one coming.
Perera avoids the body shot from Cotton.
Cotton's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cotton shoots in and gets a takedown into Perera's guard.
Perera pushes Cotton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cotton swinging wildly here.
Perera is looking to counter punch.
Cotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cotton somewhat.
Perera slips a jab and a cross from Cotton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cotton there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Perera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotton throws a series of punches but Perera moves out of range.
Perera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cotton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Perera pushes Cotton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cotton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Perera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cotton just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Perera misses.
Perera throws a hook but Cotton avoids it easily.
Cotton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perera as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Perera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kusal Perera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cotton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perera, as that shot connected.
Cotton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Perera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Perera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Perera does it's job there.
Cotton throws a combination that misses
and Perera counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cotton badly! Perera follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cotton out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Perera finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kusal Perera!
Kusal Perera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 159 p4p, 22 weight class) and Kalle Karlsson (ranked 886 p4p, 115 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Carolus Rex - Sabaton as his entrance music. More IsMore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore manages to avoid it.
IsMore throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
IsMore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karlsson under the eye.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and IsMore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore moves away.
IsMore moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
IsMore is looking to counter punch.
IsMore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalle Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IsMore counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at IsMore to acknowledge the strikes.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
IsMore takes one to the side of the head.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
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!
IsMore tests Karlsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalle Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but IsMore is just out of range.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. IsMore moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but IsMore avoids it well.
IsMore misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson jabs at IsMore's body.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IsMore counters with a right hand to the body.
Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
A counter left hand to the body from IsMore misses its target.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
IsMore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
IsMore is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
IsMore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from IsMore. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
IsMore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
IsMore is looking to counter punch.
IsMore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore manages to avoid it.
IsMore dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
IsMore moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
IsMore is looking to counter the offense by Karlsson and move into the clinch.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
IsMore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
IsMore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
A little feinted left hand from IsMore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Karlsson misses.
IsMore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps IsMore's head backwards.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
IsMore misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsMore slips a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a combination
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karlsson misses with the combination.
Karlsson throws the left hand but IsMore avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. IsMore saw that one coming.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. IsMore catches Karlsson right on the button with a cross.
IsMore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Karlsson'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.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson looks to land a combination. IsMore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
IsMore slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that IsMore avoids nicely.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from IsMore misses.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether IsMore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
IsMore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and IsMore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Karlsson misses with a combination
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but IsMore moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Karlsson! IsMore dives in looking to finish! Karlsson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore!
More IsMore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 74 p4p, 10 weight class) and Ryan Riggs (ranked 456 p4p, 64 weight class). Farina comes to the cage accompanied by Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Farina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riggs scores with a nice right hand.
Riggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riggs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farina to the mat! Farina manages to get full guard.
Farina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Farina keeps moving.
Farina has his foot on Riggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riggs is in close to Farina's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farina's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Riggs working his ground and pound in the gym.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Farina keeps moving.
Riggs is working Farina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riggs works over Farina with some ground and pound from guard.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Farina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farina has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Riggs postures up.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Riggs scoring with some ground and pound.
Riggs works over Farina with some ground and pound from guard.
Farina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riggs looking to pass the guard.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.
Riggs postures up and lands a big shot to Farina's brow.
Riggs stands up over Farina, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
Riggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs lands a couple of elbows.
Farina has his foot on Riggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Farina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riggs defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farina keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs is in close to Farina's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riggs dominated that round.
That's time! Farina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riggs cracks Farina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riggs slips under a jab.
Riggs misses with a wild body shot.
Farina misses with a series of wild punches.
Farina misses with a left hand
and Riggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farina looks to land a right hand but Riggs moved out of range.
Riggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riggs scores with a punch to the head.
Farina throws a hook but Riggs avoids it easily.
Farina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Riggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs misses with an uppercut
and Riggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Riggs. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Farina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Farina!
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!
Riggs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs lands a few punches from side control.
Riggs lands a few punches from side control.
Farina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Farina is rocked!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Riggs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Farina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Farina seems to have got his legs back now.
Riggs lands a huge shot from side control! Farina is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!
Ryan Riggs is the new heavyweight champion!
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