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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin McLauhglin (ranked 3627 p4p, 327 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 3181 p4p, 295 weight class). McLauhglin comes into the arena with What the hell are you waiting for blaring out of the sound system. Carmo has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music. Colin McLauhglin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lucio Francisco Carmo's chin.
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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
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmo lands a jab to the nose.
McLauhglin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carmo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLauhglin doesn't seem bothered though.
McLauhglin lands the left hand.
Carmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLauhglin moves into the clinch successfully.
Carmo is working for takedown but McLauhglin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carmo lands a nice uppercut.
McLauhglin misses with the head strike.
Carmo is trying to trip McLauhglin. He has hold of a leg but McLauhglin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carmo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLauhglin is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Carmo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carmo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McLauhglin's guard.
Carmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLauhglin works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmo throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauhglin wants to sweep here but Carmo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmo trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
Carmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLauhglin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Carmo wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving.
Carmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McLauhglin's head.
Carmo preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLauhglin is on top in guard.
Carmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLauhglin is aware though and is defending well.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauhglin throws an elbow that misses. Carmo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauhglin's guard. Nice move by Carmo!
Carmo content to stall in guard here.
Carmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McLauhglin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McLauhglin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carmo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carmo stopping the sweep attempt from McLauhglin.
Carmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McLauhglin looking for a guillotine here but Carmo defends easily.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carmo moves out of range as McLauhglin strikes.
Carmo misses with a hook
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
McLauhglin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLauhglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmo.
McLauhglin throws a lazy head kick
so Carmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLauhglin 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.
Carmo trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo preventing the sweep.
McLauhglin wants to hit a switch here but Carmo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McLauhglin there!
Carmo wants to finish this one by submission but McLauhglin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carmo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo punching from mount but McLauhglin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McLauhglin is working to get back to half guard.
McLauhglin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLauhglin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carmo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McLauhglin has Carmo in his guard.
Carmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLauhglin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McLauhglin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carmo is one step ahead there.
Lucio Francisco Carmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLauhglin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carmo throwing strikes from guard but McLauhglin blocks nicely.
Carmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmo.
Carmo throwing strikes but missing.
Carmo is pushing down on McLauhglin's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLauhglin is fighting to maintain full guard but Carmo has managed to sneak the leg through.
McLauhglin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McLauhglin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McLauhglin 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.
Carmo trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
Carmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLauhglin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLauhglin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLauhglin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carmo's half guard.
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 Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut.
That's time! McLauhglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McLauhglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLauhglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carmo, pushing him back against the cage.
Carmo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLauhglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carmo takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carmo, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmo.
McLauhglin blocks an uppercut.
McLauhglin lands a shot to the body.
Carmo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauhglins head.
McLauhglin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo misses with a punch to the body.
Carmo blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin lands a hook that snaps the head of Carmo backwards.
Carmo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Carmo misses with some punches.
McLauhglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carmo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carmo.
Carmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the head.
McLauhglin prevents a body shot from Carmo.
Carmo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLauhglin is keeping busy.
Carmo lands with a left to the head.
McLauhglin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLauhglin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carmo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin throws out a loose jab but Carmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin moves into the clinch.
Carmo misses with a body punch.
McLauhglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carmo throws a head punch that misses.
McLauhglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carmo throws a lazy right hand but McLauhglin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McLauhglin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLauhglin throws a hook but Carmo blocks it.
Nice shot lands for McLauhglin.
Carmo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McLauhglin sprawls well initially but Carmo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McLauhglin tries to roll over but Carmo keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin is refusing to be controlled, as Carmo sits in half guard.
Carmo passes to full mount!
McLauhglin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carmo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carmo has control of McLauhglin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McLauhglin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McLauhglin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin is working hard here to advance position.
Carmo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLauhglin is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Francisco Carmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carmo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Francisco Carmo!
Lucio Francisco Carmo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo (ranked 2967 p4p, 358 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 865 p4p, 124 weight class). Beddo comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. Orochi has chosen RISE - I Prevail as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddo shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Orochi tenderised Beddo's leg. Beddo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beddo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orochi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Orochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orochi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beddo is one step ahead there.
Beddo stands and throws Orochi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beddo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orochi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beddo's guard! Nice work there by Orochi!
Beddo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orochi is aware though and is defending well.
Orochi with a nice head shot there.
Orochi preventing the sweep.
Orochi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beddo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo wants to get back to his feet but Orochi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orochi scoring with some ground and pound.
Orochi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orochi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orochi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orochi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beddo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orochi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orochi won't allow Beddo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beddo wants to sweep but no luck.
Orochi throwing strikes from guard but Beddo blocks nicely.
Orochi being controlled here momentarily.
Beddo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orochi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orochi stands up over Beddo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beddo has control of Orochi's left arm, preventing Orochi from doing any damage.
Beddo controls Orochi momentarily but Orochi frees himself.
Orochi won't allow Beddo to sweep him here.
Orochi trying to control but Beddo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orochi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beddo looking to control.
Orochi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orochi is looking to work some ground and pound but Beddo has wrist control.
Orochi throwing strikes from guard but Beddo blocks nicely.
Beddo wants to sweep here but Orochi controlling him for the moment.
Beddo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Orochi is keeping the position.
Orochi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orochi throwing shots but Beddo is blocking nicely.
Orochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beddo keeps working.
Beddo trying to control from the bottom.
Beddo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beddo is refusing to be controlled, as Orochi sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddo is pressing down on Orochi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orochi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orochi throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orochi.
Orochi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orochi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beddo scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Beddo misses.
Orochi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beddo misses with an uppercut
and Orochi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beddo's knee momentarily.
Orochi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beddo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orochi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo shoots in looking for a takedown but Orochi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beddo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orochi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beddo with a body shot.
Orochi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orochi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beddo, pushing him back against the cage.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi lands an uppercut.
Orochi has a couple of punches blocked by Beddo.
Beddo missing with knees to the body.
Orochi lands with a short shot to the head.
Beddo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orochi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orochi pushes Beddo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beddo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beddo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orochi's brow.
Nice body punch from Orochi.
Orochi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orochi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beddos head.
Orochi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orochi jumps into guard, dragging Beddo to the mat.
Orochi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orochi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beddo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi is still trying to improve position.
Orochi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orochi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orochi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beddo is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Orochi is looking to work some ground and pound but Beddo has wrist control.
Orochi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beddo wants to control but Orochi is keeping busy.
Beddo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orochi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orochi trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orochi connects with a nice short shot to Beddo's temple.
Orochi thows a huge punch but Beddo dodges it nicely.
Beddo is concentrating on defense, preventing Orochi from advancing position.
Orochi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orochi lands a nice short elbow.
Orochi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beddo trying to control but Orochi postures up.
Beddo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beddo working a defensive guard here.
Doppo Orochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo trying to control the position here.
Orochi throwing strikes from guard but Beddo blocks nicely.
Orochi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orochi stopping the sweep attempt from Beddo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Beddo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orochi blocks a leg kick.
Orochi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beddo lands with a nice combination. Orochi backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Doppo Orochi has been cut.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beddo manages to avoid it.
Beddo looks to land a left hand but Orochi moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orochi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beddo throws a body shot but no joy.
Beddo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi throws a jab when Beddo was well out of range.
Beddo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beddo thinking.
Orochi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beddo. That did some damage!
Orochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beddo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orochi but Orochi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orochi feints a counter leg kick.
Doppo Orochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beddo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orochi.
Orochi scores with a shot to the body.
Orochi drops Beddo with a big left hand and mounts him. Beddo is in big trouble!
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!
Orochi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beddo is bucking up trying to escape but Orochi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beddo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is looking to improve his position but Orochi isn't that keen on the idea.
Orochi lands a big elbow.
Orochi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Beddo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beddo is looking to escape.
Philo Beddo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beddo seems to have got his legs back now.
Orochi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beddo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orochi landing punches.
Orochi lands a big elbow.
Orochi softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Beddo is out cold! Orochi jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doppo Orochi!
After the fight, Doppo Orochi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Argat Khan (ranked 2306 p4p, 298 weight class) and Matheo Rojas (ranked 2014 p4p, 262 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Rojas has chosen Rodrigo Amarante - Tuyo (Narcos Theme Song) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
170 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Argat Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khan counters with an inside leg kick.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan working aggressively here.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas takes a shot to the head.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rojas is keeping busy.
Khan taking a breather.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khan prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Rojas 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.
Khan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Khan throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.
Khan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khan on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khan.
Khan misses with a combination
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Khan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan wants to clinch up but Rojas keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Khan misses.
Rojas throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas slips a jab from Khan.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Rojas tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Khan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Khan throws a nice head kick!
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan weaves into range and cracks Rojas right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rojas goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Khan is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Argat Khan!
Argat Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Matheo Rojas spoke after the fight, saying 'Life is full of surprises, some
good, some not so good.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between HL Mencken (ranked 353 p4p, 48 weight class) and Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 676 p4p, 91 weight class). Fakiiri has chosen Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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261 lbs
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265 lbs
31 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Great elbows
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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
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakki Fakiiri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Mencken against the cage.
Mencken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fakiiri has closed the distance and engaged Mencken in a clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Mencken blocks the leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Mencken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fakiiri in his tracks.
Fakiiri misses with the combination.
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Mencken is out of range.
Mencken slips under a jab.
Mencken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mencken is out of range and Fakiiri settles back down.
Fakiiri wants to clinch
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
Mencken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mencken scores with a jab. Fakiiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Mencken against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken avoiding damage as Fakiiri throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri pushes Mencken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken breaks the clinch.
Fakiiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Fakiiri misses
and Mencken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fakiiri looks winded!
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Mencken.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mencken.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Mencken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Mencken cracks Fakiiri with a big right hand and Fakiiri goes down!
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Mencken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mencken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fakiiri, up you get!
Fakiiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fakiiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mencken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mencken steps into range and cracks Fakiiri with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Fakiiri flops backwards and Mencken dives into his guard looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mencken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fakiiri, up you get!
Fakiiri instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken breaks from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a combination
and Mencken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri slips under a jab from Mencken.
Mencken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fakiiri wants to clinch but Mencken slips to the side
and Mencken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mencken moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Fakiiri goes down! Can Mencken finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mencken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fakiiri is keeping the position for now.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Mencken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mencken sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mencken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fakiiri, up you get!
Fakiiri ducks straight into an uppercut from Mencken and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Fakiiri manages to regain guard straight away.
Fakiiri is rocked!
Fakiiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HL Mencken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nakki Fakiiri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fakiiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Mencken circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Fakiiri is predictable there
and Mencken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mencken misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri closes the distance but Mencken moves to the side
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
A body shot lands from Mencken.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Fakiiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body. Fakiiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab-cross combination lands for Mencken and sends Fakiiri crashing to the mat! Mencken follows him down to the mat - Fakiiri regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fakiiri is still in real trouble! Can Mencken finish him?
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fakiiri switches off momentarily and Mencken cracks him with a monster right hand! Fakiiri topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mencken dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mencken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). HL Mencken!
Our winner, HL Mencken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nakki Fakiiri spoke after the fight, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Kingston (ranked 464 p4p, 60 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 502 p4p, 64 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kingston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Creep - Radiohead . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matsunaga.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga works on Kingston's body with a couple of short punches.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Matsunaga's head.
A short left from Matsunaga.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a combination
and Kingston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsunaga thinking.
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Kingston lands.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Kingston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingston missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kingston.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kingston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kingston drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Kingston.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Matsunaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsunaga.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Kingston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Kingston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kingston checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Kingston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kingston throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Kingston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston.
Matsunaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kingston takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsunaga.
Kingston working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston is leaning against Matsunaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow.
Kingston is leaning against Matsunaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. Matsunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Kingston is out of range.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Kingston in a clinch.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kingston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matsunaga can turn it around.
Matsunaga can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kingston on the inside.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head.
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Kingston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kingston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingston.
Matsunaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Kingston has the dominant position.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga is trying to push Kingston away but Kingston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
A good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston jabs at Matsunaga's body.
Kingston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kingston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsunaga - the referee stops the clock and Kingston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsunaga. Kingston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Kingston moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingston has time to react.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Kingston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kingston down.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Matsunaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Kingston connects with a solid leg kick.
Kingston scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kingston feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Matsunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingston breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Matsunaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Kingston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Kingston lands.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Kingston in a clinch.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga lands with a right to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kingston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Kingston blocks an uppercut.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston lands a jab to the head.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Kingston.
Matsunaga feints a counter leg kick.
Kingston cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Kingston defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kingston.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kingstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingston connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Kingston counters with a quick kick to the body but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga closes the distance and pushes Kingston back into the cage.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsunaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Kingston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Kingston.
I think Matsunaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A victorious Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Carl Kingston stepped up to the mic, saying 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gobal Batra (ranked 603 p4p, 79 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 341 p4p, 47 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
209 lbs
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215 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batra throws out a leg kick but Rubenstein moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Nice body punch from Batra.
Nice shot by Rubenstein.
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Rubenstein blocks the low kick.
Batra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Batra takes one on the button.
Batra punishes Rubenstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Batra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Batra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubenstein 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra thuds a left hand into Rubenstein's body.
Rubenstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubensteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Batra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rubenstein will feel that in the morning.
Batra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubenstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rubenstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rubenstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batra's hands.
Nice shot by Batra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubenstein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Rubenstein moves away from the strike by Batra.
Rubenstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batra blocks a jab.
Batra throws a quick counter head kick but Rubenstein was just out of range.
Batra digs a good hook to Rubenstein's body.
Batra scores with a body shot.
Batra has Rubenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Batra.
Rubenstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batras head.
Batra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Batra scores with a shot to the side of Rubenstein's head.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra is trying to pull guard but Rubenstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rubenstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rubenstein's efforts to push away.
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubenstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batra gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rubenstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rubenstein counters with a right hand to the body.
Rubenstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Batra tenderised Rubenstein's leg. Rubenstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batra looks to land a right hand but Rubenstein moved out of range.
Batra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rubenstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Batra looks to land a body kick but Rubenstein moved away.
It seemed like Rubenstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra lunges at Rubenstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rubenstein's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra darts in and clinches Rubenstein up against the cage.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra blocking some punches.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.
Batra connects with a body shot that sends Rubenstein's belly button to the back.
Rubenstein slips under a jab.
Batra throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Batra defending well as Rubenstein loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Batra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rubenstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Batra to score with a decent uppercut.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Rubenstein.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Rubenstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Batra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rubenstein at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rubenstein throws out a counter right but Batra avoids it with no problem.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubenstein moves out of range as Batra strikes.
Rubenstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra moves into range and clinches up with Rubenstein.
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubenstein blocks a jab.
As Batra backs off Rubenstein throws a huge counter combo but Batra manages to avoid it all.
Rubenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra misses with a wild combination.
Batra throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rubenstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra catches Rubenstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batra rushes Rubenstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rubenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein avoids a kick to the body.
Batra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Batra throws a push kick but Rubenstein slaps the foot to one side.
Batra throws out a loose jab but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Batra is looking to clinch but Rubenstein is avoiding it.
Batra misses with a hook
and Rubenstein counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
Crunch! Batra slams his shin into Rubenstein's torso.
Rubenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Rubenstein's head but Rubenstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubenstein throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Batra throws a body kick that misses.
Rubenstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein blocks a leg kick.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra misses with an uppercut
and Rubenstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batra, right into the meat.
Batra forces Rubenstein back against the cage and clinches.
Batra pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubenstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batra!
Rubenstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Batra asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet but Batra is dominant here and he's now got Rubenstein's back!
Rubenstein is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Batra.
Batra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rubenstein has time to react.
Rubenstein misses with a looping left.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a straight right hand.
Batra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rubenstein.
Batra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubenstein checks a low kick from Batra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra tries to clinch
and Rubenstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubenstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubenstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rubenstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubenstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batra throws a lazy head kick
and Rubenstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubenstein can do to turn this around?
Rubenstein misses with the combination.
Batra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rubenstein counters with a left hand that sends Batra to the canvas!
Batra is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubenstein controlling from the top position.
Oh Batra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra is controlling Rubenstein's posture.
Batra keeping full guard, as Rubenstein tries to pass.
Batra seems to have got his legs back now.
Rubenstein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Batra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Batra has escaped and now he's on top!
Batra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gobal Batra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Batra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rubenstein checks a low kick from Batra.
Batra misses with a right hand
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra throws a lazy head kick
and Rubenstein counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Batra out cold! What a finish! Rubenstein is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 652 p4p, 88 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 500 p4p, 64 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Marat Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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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
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lermontov, right into the meat.
Lermontov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lermontov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lermontov drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Lermontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lermontov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lermontov has Magomedov in his guard.
Lermontov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lermontov looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Lermontov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Lermontov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Lermontov has managed to sweep!
Magomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Lermontov has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov moves into full mount! Magomedov won't be happy about that!
Lermontov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Magomedov turns into him and now he's in Lermontov's guard.
Lermontov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lermontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lermontov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Lermontov trying to control here.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lermontov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lermontov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Lermontov is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lermontov avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Lermontov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Lermontov won't be happy about that!
Magomedov dominating with strikes here.
Lermontov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lermontov gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lermontov is out of range.
Lermontov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lermontov.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov jabs Lermontov right on the nose. Lermontov blinks but takes it well.
Lermontov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lermontov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lermontov misses with a low kick.
Lermontov checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Lermontov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lermontov's sensitive parts.
Lermontov throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Lermontov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lermontov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lermontov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lermontov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lermontov defending well though.
Lermontov is looking to improve his position.
Lermontov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lermontov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a strike but Lermontov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lermontov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lermontov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov has an active guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov throws a strike but Lermontov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov stands and throws Lermontov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Lermontov blocks the move with his legs.
Lermontov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Lermontov is working for a rear naked choke. Magomedov is not defending it well and Lermontov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Magomedov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Magomedov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 737 p4p, 87 weight class) and Kevin Hart (ranked 243 p4p, 30 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Evgeni Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko connects with the punch.
Lomachenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lomachenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lomachenko throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hart counter with a right hand.
Lomachenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Lomachenko feints and as Hart raises his hands in defense, Lomachenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hart pushes Lomachenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hart is trying to defend but Lomachenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though.
Lomachenko misses with a head shot. Hart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hart is controlling Lomachenko's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
Hart is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hart wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.
Lomachenko stands up over Hart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hart pulls Lomachenko in close to prevent any damage.
Lomachenko throws an elbow that misses. Hart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lomachenko's guard. Nice move by Hart!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lomachenko striking off his back but it's not causing Hart any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko wants to improve his position but instead Hart has moved into half guard.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position.
Hart gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomachenko on the side of the head.
Lomachenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into range.
A solid body kick from Hart.
Hart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart throws a head kick that half lands.
Hart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lomachenko's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomachenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lomachenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Lomachenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hart sprawls and moves away.
Lomachenko lands a head shot.
Hart throws a shot to the body.
Hart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lomachenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hart does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lomachenko shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Hart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko lands with a shot to the body.
Hart cracks Lomachenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lomachenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lomachenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hart. That one must have hurt.
Hart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lomachenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomachenko. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart connects with a jab.
Lomachenko dives in and scores a takedown into Hart's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hart trying to keep a closed guard but Lomachenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
Lomachenko throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hart is looking to stand up but Lomachenko won't let him.
Hart stands and steps away. Lomachenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hart stuns Lomachenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a leg kick which misses Lomachenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Lomachenko tries to avoid it.
Lomachenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hart.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lomachenko has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hart. That's going to slow Lomachenko down.
Nice shot lands for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomachenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomachenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Lomachenko misses.
Hart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hart misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart connects with a leg kick. Lomachenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Hart finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lomachenko scores with a nice right hand.
Hart throws a hook but Lomachenko blocks it.
Hart throws the left hand but Lomachenko avoids the punch easily.
Hart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hart slips a straight right by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the body kick from Hart.
Lomachenko slips a straight right by Hart.
Lomachenko misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hart tried to score with a low kick but Lomachenko checks it.
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Lomachenko's shoulder, as Lomachenko tries to avoid the shot.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut.
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hart tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hart to the ground. Hart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomachenko.
Hart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hart lands with an uppercut that bounces Lomachenko off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hart.
Lomachenko scores with a jab. Hart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Lomachenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hart tests Lomachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hart takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart lands a nice shot that snaps Lomachenko's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hart misses.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hart throws out the jab.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Hart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hart misses with a hook.
Hart throws a big shot that misses.
Lomachenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomachenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hart throws Lomachenko to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hart avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hart tries to work over Lomachenko's front leg with a kick but Lomachenko checks it.
Kevin Hart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Lomachenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hart doesn't seem phased though.
Hart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart.
Lomachenko attempts a counter takedown but Hart avoids it well and moves away.
Hart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomachenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lomachenko loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Lomachenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Hart as Lomachenko shoots in.
Hart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Lomachenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kevin Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hart! But no joy.
Lomachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Hart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lomachenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hart is looking to slow Lomachenko down with leg kicks.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hart defends it nicely.
Kevin Hart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart scores with a shot to the body.
Hart cracks Lomachenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lomachenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomachenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
Hart slips a straight right by Lomachenko.
Hart feints a counter leg kick.
Hart slips under a jab.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Hart connects with a leg kick. Lomachenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lomachenko throws a shot to the body.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomachenko swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hart 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Hart!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Hart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Ramirez (ranked 51 p4p, 7 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 98 p4p, 14 weight class). Iker Ramirez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cole Reynolds's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iker Ramirez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds looks to land a combination. Ramirez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reynolds throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Reynolds throws a push kick but Ramirez slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez throws a quick counter head kick but Reynolds was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Reynolds counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
As Reynolds looks to move away, Ramirez throws a big counter combo but Reynolds just gets out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reynolds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramirez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramirez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez lands a head kick. Reynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds misses with a left hand
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds is rocked!
Ramirez throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramirez finish him?
Reynolds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
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!
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ramirez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Reynolds! He's out on his feet! Ramirez rushes in and drops Reynolds with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez retains his featherweight title!
Iker Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Gaetz (ranked 33 p4p, 5 weight class) and Conor Daley (ranked 104 p4p, 16 weight class). Daley has chosen Dropkick Murphy's - Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Conor Daley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Link Gaetz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Daley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley missing with a left hand there. Gaetz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaetz throwing a counter right hand but Daley manages to avoid it.
Daley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gaetz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Daley is looking to chop away at Gaetz's legs.
Daley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaetz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.
Gaetz keeps Daley at a distance using the push kick.
Daley misses with a kick to the body
and Gaetz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaetz blocks a low kick nicely.
Daley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaetz counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaetz lands with an overhand left.
A leg kick checked by Gaetz.
Daley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaetz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daley throws a lazy right hand but Gaetz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaetz walks into a stiff left hand from Daley.
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!
Daley lands a slapping body shot.
Gaetz throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
Daley thuds a left hand into Gaetz's body.
Gaetz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Daley looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaetz ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
Daley misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaetz counters with an inside leg kick.
Daley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gaetz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaetz swinging wildly here.
Daley misses with an uppercut
and Gaetz counters with a nice right hand that sends Daley toppling to the canvas! Daley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gaetz finish him?!
That has opened up Conor Daley's cut even more.
Daley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daley throws a body kick that misses
and Gaetz counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaetz lands with a big left! Daley is wobbled badly! Gaetz comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Daley to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Link Gaetz!
Link Gaetz retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Link Gaetz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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