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BCS 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vacant Championship (ranked 1288 p4p, 195 weight class) and Keke Mountain (ranked 7210 p4p, 586 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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215 lbs
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214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vacant Championship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Championship blocks a leg kick.
Mountain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Mountain.
Mountain swings for the body but Championship moves out of range.
Mountain slips a straight right by Championship.
Championship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Championship.
Mountain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Mountain.
Championship bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mountain's head backwards.
Championship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Championship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Championship pinned against the cage. Championship gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mountain scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Championship throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Championship throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Championship being controlled against the cage.
Championship is looking to break free of the clinch but Mountain has double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Championship has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Championship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Championship backwards.
Mountain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Mountain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mountain.
Nice body punch from Mountain - that landed with a thud.
Mountain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Championship wants to get back to striking at distance but Mountain won't allow it.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Championship tries to break free but Mountain pushes him back against the cage.
Mountain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Championship backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Championship up against the cage.
Mountain misses with an elbow over the top.
Mountain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Championship backwards.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Mountain connects with a body shot that sends Championship's belly button to the back.
Championship defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mountain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Championship avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Vacant Championship is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Championship looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Championship.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Championship drops his hands momentarily and Mountain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Championship takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Championship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Championship throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mountain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Championship has had enough of the clinch but Mountain keeps him there for the moment.
Mountain controlling the action here for a moment.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain gets through Championship's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mountain keeps control of Championship as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mountain stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mountain.
Mountain tries a body shot but Championship blocks it.
Mountain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mountain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mountain lands with a light punch inside.
Mountain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mountain is struggling to control the position.
Mountain continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Mountain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Championship takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Mountain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Championship's shoulder, as Championship tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Championship on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Championship walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mountain looks for a takedown but Championship sprawls well.
Championship misses with a two punch combination.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Championship.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Championship throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Championship drops his hands momentarily and Mountain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Championship.
Mountain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Championship sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mountain somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Championship misses its target.
Championship throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Championship sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Championship. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Championship lands with a nice combination. Mountain backs away looking to recover.
Championship throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Championship.
Mountain shoots for a takedown but Championship saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vacant Championship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Mountain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Championship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Championship is looking to counter punch.
Championship shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mountain's corner calls for a 1-2. Mountain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Championship jabs Mountain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Championship moves out of range.
Mountain dives in and grabs Championship's left leg, looking for a takedown. Championship pushes down on Mountain's head and hops out.
Championship misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Championship uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mountain has time to react.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Championship misses.
A big right from Mountain misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Championship lands a nice hook to Mountain's body. Mountain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Championship misses the shot to the body.
Championship looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Championship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Championship cracks Mountain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mountain forces Championship back against the cage and clinches.
Championship can't break the clinch.
Mountain stalling against the cage.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Championship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Championship avoids the elbow strike from Mountain, against the cage.
Championship wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Championship was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Championship takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Championship lands a really nice looking cross but Mountain seems unphased.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mountain!
Championship throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Championship on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy left from Mountain finds it's target.
Mountain shoots in but no luck this time.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
Championship is looking to counter punch.
Mountain misses with a hook
and Championship counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt.
Championship misses with a body shot.
Mountain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keke Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Championship throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Championship misses with a looping left.
Mountain catches Championship with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mountain defending well as Championship loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Championship. Beautiful body shot.
Championship stuns Mountain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Championship misses the jab.
Championship lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Championship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Championship. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain 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.
Mountain tests Championship's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Mountain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mountain works over Championship's head and body with a nice combination.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Championship on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Championship misses with a body shot.
Championship throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Vacant Championship will probably get the nod.
That's time! Championship's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Championship throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Championship checks a low kick from Mountain.
Championship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Championship looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Championship works Mountain's body with a nice hook.
Championship looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Championship misses.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountain lands a head shot.
Mountain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Championship to score with a decent uppercut.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Championship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Championship throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Championship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Championship. Championship circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mountain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Championship.
Championship stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain takes a swing at Championship's ribcage but misses.
Mountain works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Championship misses.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Championship.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Championship saw that one coming.
Championship throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Championship avoids it with no problem.
Mountain clinches with his opponent.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Championship.
Championship wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Championship looking to stall.
Mountain just leaning against Championship, taking a breather.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Championship is trying to break the clinch but Mountain has him pressed against the cage.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Championship's efforts to push away.
Championship wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Championship blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Mountain.
Championship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keke Mountain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mountain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mountain stalling in the clinch.
Championship being controlled against the cage.
Mountain slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keke Mountain.
Championship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Championship.
Mountain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain jabs Championship to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt - Championship sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Championship missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Championship.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mountain, as that shot connected.
Championship misses with a looping left.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Championship's shoulder, as Championship tries to avoid the shot.
Championship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Mountain throws a jab when Championship was well out of range.
Mountain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Championship scores with a jab to the head.
Championship throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain connects with a body shot.
Championship walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Championship defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain tries to clinch but Championship moves out of range.
It looked like Championship was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mountain.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown but Championship shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vacant Championship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Mountain.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Championship.
Mountain shoots for a double leg takedown but Championship sprawls well. He's pushed Mountain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mountain throws a good cross that connects.
Championship throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Championship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Championship looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Championship throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Championship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Championship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Championship.
Mountain defending well as Championship loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Championship checks a low kick from Mountain.
Mountain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keke Mountain.
I think Mountain 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Mountain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armel Floyd (ranked 5308 p4p, 522 weight class) and Thomas Frank (ranked 3161 p4p, 388 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armel Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Frank!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Floyd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Floyd saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Floyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Floyd moved out of range.
Frank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Floyd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Floyd moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank ducks right into an uppercut from Floyd.
Frank lands a jab.
It looks like Armel Floyd has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floyd scores with a jab to the head.
Floyd clobbers Frank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Floyd moved out of range.
Floyd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frank throws a hook but Floyd avoids it easily.
Floyd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frank doesn't seem bothered though.
Floyd jabs at Frank's body.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Floyd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Floyd scores with a punch to the head.
Floyd thuds a left hand into Frank's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd walks into a jab.
Floyd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frank misses with a left hand
enabling Floyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank drops his hands momentarily and Floyd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frank is rocked!
Floyd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Frank bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Floyd comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Frank falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Frank was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armel Floyd!
Armel Floyd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Heavy (ranked 2831 p4p, 355 weight class) and Weimin Liaw (ranked 19840 p4p, 592 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Weimin Liaw!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heavy.
Liaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liaw throws a body punch but Heavy moves out of range.
Top Heavy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liaw is looking to clinch.
Heavy darts in looking for a takedown but Liaw gets double underhooks and turns Heavy into the cage.
Liaw is looking to land body kicks.
Liaw throws a push kick but Heavy slaps the foot to one side.
Heavy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heavy slips under a jab from Liaw.
Liaw tries to clinch there but Heavy circles away.
Nice body punch from Liaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heavy or perhaps it was just good defense by Liaw, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Heavy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liaw rushes Heavy and presses him up against the cage.
Liaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Heavy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liaw manages to break the clinch.
Liaw clinches with his opponent.
Heavy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liaw or not.
Liaw tries to break the clinch but Heavy is controlling the position.
Heavy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavy lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaw tries to circle away but Heavy has him pinned against the cage.
Heavy misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavy working aggressively here.
Liaw blocks a body shot from Heavy.
Heavy struggles to land a body shot inside as Liaw controls his hands.
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Heavy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liaw tries to kick Heavy off but Heavy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heavy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heavy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaw trying to control here.
Heavy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Heavy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heavy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liaw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Heavy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liaw trying to control from the bottom.
Heavy is working for a kimura but Liaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Heavy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heavy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heavy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liaw is looking to escape.
Liaw keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Heavy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Heavy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Top Heavy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Liaw 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.
Nice sprawl there from Liaw as Heavy shoots in.
Heavy dives in for a single leg takedown but Liaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heavy tries for a takedown but Liaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Heavy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heavy swings widly with a right hand
and Liaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Top Heavy has been cut.
Liaw tries to clinch up but Heavy circles away and keeps his distance.
Liaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Liaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heavy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liaw circles away.
Liaw instigates a clinch.
Heavy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liaw manages to break the clinch.
Liaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heavy keeps the fight on the outside.
Liaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Liaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heavy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liaw. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Heavy gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liaw trying to control but Heavy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy wants to control but Liaw is keeping him busy.
Heavy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heavy.
Liaw trying to control but Heavy postures up.
Heavy throwing shots but Liaw is blocking nicely.
Heavy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heavy wants to work for an arm triangle but Liaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liaw is trying to stand.
Heavy is working for a submission of some sort.
Heavy is keen to just control but Liaw is a slippery customer.
Liaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy seems to be looking for submissions.
Heavy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Liaw trying to hold on to Heavy's head to control him but Heavy postures up.
Liaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liaw closes the distance and clinches.
Heavy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liaw.
Heavy tries to throw a body punch but Liaw avoids it by throwing Heavy back against the cage.
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavy shoots in looking for a takedown. Liaw tries to sprawl out of it but Heavy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heavy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heavy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heavy shoots and misses
and Liaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Liaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Liaw rushes Heavy and presses him up against the cage.
Liaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liaw breaks the clinch.
Heavy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liaw works Heavy's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavy with a poor takedown
and Liaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weimin Liaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Top Heavy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Heavy tries for a takedown but Liaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Heavy.
Heavy misses with a takedown attempt - Liaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heavy looks for a takedown but Liaw sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Heavy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liaw pushes Heavy up against the cage in a clinch.
Liaw lands an elbow just above Heavy 's eye.
Liaw can't break the clinch.
Liaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liaw breaks the clinch.
Liaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heavy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liaw, as that shot connected.
Liaw pushes Heavy up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heavy fails to land.
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liaw is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liaw forces Heavy back against the cage and clinches.
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liaw clinches.
Heavy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liaw's elbow.
Heavy misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heavy.
Heavy shoots and misses
and Liaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Liaw finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liaw rushes Heavy and presses him up against the cage.
Liaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavy has his takedown stuffed
and Liaw counters with a solid body kick.
Liaw instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liaw connects with a body shot.
Heavy swats away the attempt to clinch by Liaw.
Heavy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Top Heavy's cut is getting worse.
Liaw connects with a single shot there.
Liaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heavy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heavy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liaw sprawls and moves away.
Liaw lands a left and a right that send Heavy crashing to the mat, dazed. Liaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Heavy is rocked!
Liaw pushes Heavy up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Heavy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liaw throws an overhand right that drops Heavy like a sack of potatoes! Liaw dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weimin Liaw!
A relieved looking Weimin Liaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Winston (ranked 1311 p4p, 160 weight class) and Vladimir Nikolov (ranked 2619 p4p, 289 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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33
165 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolov misses the jab.
Nikolov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolov.
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
Winston slips under a jab from Nikolov.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Nikolov ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolov throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Winston swings for the body but Nikolov moves out of range.
Nikolov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nikolov slips a straight right by Winston.
Nikolov throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikolov.
An attempted straight right counter from Winston misses the target.
Nikolov scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolov missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Nikolov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov scores with a head kick.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winston cracks Nikolov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nikolov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Nikolov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nikolov moves away from the strike by Winston.
Nikolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Winston scores with the left hand. Nikolov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nikolov tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Nikolov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winston doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Nikolov's head but Nikolov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolov! But no joy.
Winston jabs Nikolov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
Nikolov throws a good cross that connects.
Nikolov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston connects with the punch.
Nikolov throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Nikolov slips the punch.
Nikolov feints a counter leg kick.
Winston blocks a jab.
Nikolov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nikolov swinging wildly here.
Nikolov 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.
Winston lands a nice hook to Nikolov's body. Nikolov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Winston slips under a jab from Nikolov.
Nikolov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Nikolov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolov moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Nikolov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Nikolov saw that one coming.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Nikolov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikolov slips a jab from Winston.
Nikolov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Nikolov misses the jab.
Nikolov with a hook.
Nikolov lands with a right hand.
Winston works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolov slips under a jab.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Nikolov.
Nikolov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikolov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolov misses with a leg kick
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Nikolov catches Winston right on the button with a cross.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikolov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolov throws a sloppy body shot
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolov is rocked!
Winston lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nikolov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Winston dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Winston!
Dallas Winston gave a mention to Real Men Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 3311 p4p, 404 weight class) and Billy Jones (ranked 463 p4p, 68 weight class). Jones has chosen King of Kings - Motorhead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones thuds his right hand into Santoro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santoro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santoro blocks a jab.
Santoro cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Santoro looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Santoro backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Santoro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Santoro loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Santoro lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santoro, as that shot connected.
It looks like Billy Jones has been cut.
Jones connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Santoro! He's out on his feet! Jones rushes in and drops Santoro with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Jones!
After winning the bout, Billy Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 735 p4p, 92 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 663 p4p, 84 weight class). Cooke comes to the cage accompanied by Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Tektas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alexander The Great kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Demetrius Tektas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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163 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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tektas shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tektas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tektas throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cooke motions for Tektas to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tektas misses with a shot to the body
and Cooke counters with an inside leg kick.
Tektas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Tektas dives in and grabs Cooke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooke pushes down on Tektas's head and hops out.
Tektas drives through with a takedown into Cooke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tektas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tektas throwing strikes but missing.
Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tektas manages to get himself to full guard.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tektas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cooke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is really struggling to control Tektas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tektas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
Tektas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooke manages to get himself to full guard.
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
Tektas looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tektas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke scores with the left hand. Tektas knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tektas.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Tektas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke fakes the leg kick and cracks Tektas in the body.
Tektas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas cracks Cooke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tektas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tektas tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Tektas misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Tektas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tektas tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooke is wise to it.
Cooke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooke pushes Tektas away with a front kick.
Cooke tries to land a body kick
and Tektas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tektas is out of range and Cooke settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Cooke.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Tektas feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Cooke jabs at Tektas's body.
Cooke is looking to slow Tektas down with leg kicks.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooke defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Tektas throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Cooke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tektas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tektas.
Cooke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tektas defends well.
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tektas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tektas controlling from the top position.
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tektas won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tektas content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tektas closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Tektas pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tektas manages to circle out of the way.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Tektas is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooke. Tektas shrugs it off though.
Tektas throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Tektas moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tektas.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Tektas.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Tektas.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke is looking to wear down Tektas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas misses with a takedown
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Tektas misses its intended target.
As Tektas backs away, Cooke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tektas misses.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Tektas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke doesn't manage to clinch there - Tektas circles away.
Cooke thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooke wants it to stay on the feet.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Tektas moves his leg out of the way.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab.
Tektas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body.
Tektas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Cooke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Cooke cracks Tektas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cooke scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke lands the left hand.
A cross from Cooke lands.
Tektas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tektas will feel that in the morning.
Tektas darts in looking for a takedown but Cooke gets double underhooks and turns Tektas into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke jabs Tektas right on the nose. Tektas blinks but takes it well.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cooke is staying active underneath Tektas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tektas throwing strikes but missing.
Tektas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tektas is one step ahead there.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tektas wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Tektas looking to pass the guard.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Tektas postures up.
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 Samuel Cooke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Demetrius Tektas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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