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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Gracie (ranked 4226 p4p, 406 weight class) and Frankie Lamas (ranked 6188 p4p, 483 weight class). Mauricio Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Lamas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamas closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Lamas pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lamas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamas's elbow.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Lamas stalling the fight.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Lamas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamas wants to stall.
Gracie blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamas throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lamas can turn it around.
Lamas tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Lamas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamas throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Lamas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Lamas trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lamas into the cage.
Lamas misses with the head strike.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Lamas breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Lamas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lamas slips under a jab.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lamas in his tracks.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Lamas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie scores with a jab. Lamas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lamas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lamas is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Lamas blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lamas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Lamas.
Lamas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamas.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamas sprawls and moves away.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
letting Lamas counter with a right hand.
Lamas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frankie Lamas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Lamas scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lamas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Lamas.
Lamas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lamas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lamas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamas misses with a knee to the head.
Lamas missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Lamas.
Lamas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Lamas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie taking a breather.
Lamas blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lamas breaks the clinch.
Lamas throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Lamas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamas rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Lamas misses with a knee to the head.
Lamas tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Lamas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Lamas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamas moves away.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Lamas.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamas misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Lamas missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamas throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Lamas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamas wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Lamas does no damage.
Lamas closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lamas had a free shot at his head there.
Lamas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lamas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lamas staying out of range there.
Jab by Gracie.
Lamas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Lamas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamas's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamas throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Frankie Lamas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamas was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Lamas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lamas throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamas throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Lamas misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Lamas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Lamas's head back.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Gracie has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Lamas didn't see that one coming.
Lamas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamas misses with a hook.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Lamas defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lamas on the side of the head.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamas manages to avoid it.
Gracie sets himself, and Lamas steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamas.
Lamas defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lamas drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Lamas misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Lamas trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Lamas tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamas.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lamas as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lamas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamas lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie works on Lamas's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lamas tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Frankie Lamas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Lamas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lamas throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Lamas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamas looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Lamas tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Lamas is out of range.
Lamas wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Lamas's defenses.
Gracie throws a hook but Lamas blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamas throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamas is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamas.
A jab from Lamas misses.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lamas keeps moving.
Lamas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamas, not yet.
Lamas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamas is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Lamas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lamas stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie throws a body punch but Lamas moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamas misses with a hook.
Lamas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws the left hand but Lamas avoids the punch easily.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Lamas moves out of range easily.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lamas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamas slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas staying out of range there.
Lamas works the jab nicely.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Lamas's body. Lamas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lamas has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamas tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamas missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lamas.
Lamas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lamas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lamas keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamas wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Lamas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracie defends it well.
Lamas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lamas is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Lamas is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Mauricio Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamas walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie jabs Lamas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Gracie!
A very excited looking Mauricio Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke McStoner (ranked 1919 p4p, 221 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 2274 p4p, 245 weight class). Duke McStoner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke McStoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStoner lands a nice shot to the body.
McStoner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marko ducks right into an uppercut from McStoner.
McStoner looks to throw the jab but Marko is out of range.
Marko wants to counter with a clinch but McStoner pushes him away.
McStoner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McStoner scores with a jab to the head.
McStoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McStoner with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStoner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch up but McStoner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McStoner throws an overhand right that lands on Marko's shoulder, as Marko tries to avoid the shot.
Marko tries to counter with a clinch but McStoner shakes him off and moves away.
McStoner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McStoner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
McStoner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
Marko blocking some punches.
Marko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McStoner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marko looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McStoner.
McStoner lands a hook that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
McStoner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McStoner lands a body shot in the clinch.
McStoner throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
McStoner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marko.
Marko looks winded!
McStoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McStoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McStoner lands a hook that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
McStoner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McStoner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for McStoner.
McStoner digs a right hand underneath Marko's ribcage. Marko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McStoner avoiding damage as Marko throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McStoner.
McStoner pushes Marko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from McStoner.
McStoner lands with a right to the head.
McStoner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
McStoner scores with a shot to the side of Marko's head.
Marko takes a shot to the head.
Marko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from McStoner on the inside.
McStoner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McStoner lands a shoulder strike.
McStoner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McStoner.
McStoner manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko drops his hands momentarily and McStoner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McStoner lands with a nice body punch.
McStoner lands a big right hand that sends Marko crashing to the mat! McStoner stays standing though and waves Marko back to his feet!
Marko is rocked!
McStoner fakes the body blow, causing Marko to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Marko goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke McStoner!
A very excited looking Duke McStoner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 5882 p4p, 470 weight class) and Andre Alzamora (ranked 1964 p4p, 224 weight class). Castellana comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Boom. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Alzamora!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzamora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a hook
and Alzamora counters by moving into the clinch.
Alzamora prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzamora's elbow.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alzamora backwards.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzamora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzamora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzamora can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Alzamora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alzamora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzamora working aggressively here.
Alzamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzamora.
Alzamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Castellana scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Alzamora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alzamora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castellana or not.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzamora digs a right hand underneath Castellana's ribcage. Castellana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alzamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzamora.
Alzamora lands a body shot.
Alzamora blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Still in the clinch, Alzamora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alzamora can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzamora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alzamora breaks from the clinch.
Castellana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Alzamora looks to throw a body kick
and Castellana counters with a left and a right that stings Alzamora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana moves out of range as Alzamora strikes.
Castellana lands with a straight right. Alzamora didn't see that one coming.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Alzamora doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alzamora 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzamora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzamora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castellana lands with an overhand left.
Castellana tests Alzamora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzamora.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellana throws a leg kick
letting Alzamora counter with a right hand.
Alzamora lands a slapping body shot.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castellana lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzamora is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Alzamora.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses
and Alzamora counters with a nice body shot.
Alzamora throws a series of punches but Castellana moves out of range.
Alzamora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Castellana misses
and Alzamora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alzamora is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Alzamora ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castellana connects with a single shot there.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzamora can pounce on him.
Castellana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Alzamora counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses
and Alzamora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Castellana backing away here, and Alzamora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alzamora throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Castellana stuns Alzamora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alzamora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzamora walks into a straight right hand from Castellana.
Alzamora clinches.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana tries a body shot but Alzamora blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Alzamora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alzamora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzamora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Alzamora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alzamora has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch.
Alzamora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alzamora in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alzamora misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand
and Alzamora counters with a right hand to the body.
Alzamora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellana with a jab.
Alzamora lands with an uppercut that bounces Castellana off the cage and back into range.
Alzamora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Castellana misses with an uppercut
and Alzamora counters with a huge left! Castellana is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alzamora isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Castellana from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alzamora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Alzamora!
Andre Alzamora made sure to mention his sponsor, Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoli Vasiliev (ranked 2734 p4p, 358 weight class) and Eric Whitaker (ranked 1698 p4p, 236 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoli Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Whitaker.
Vasiliev keeps control of Whitaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vasiliev.
It looks like Eric Whitaker has been cut.
Vasiliev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whitaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Vasiliev.
Whitaker looks winded!
Vasiliev with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Vasiliev.
Whitaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasiliev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vasiliev stalling the fight.
Vasiliev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasiliev landing knees to the head.
Vasiliev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasiliev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasiliev lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vasiliev.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Vasiliev manages to get underhooks.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but Vasiliev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vasiliev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vasiliev throws an elbow that misses.
Vasiliev landing knees to the head.
Vasiliev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Vasiliev.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whitaker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vasiliev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasiliev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
Vasiliev landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitaker.
Vasiliev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Whitaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Whitaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasiliev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vasiliev scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev controlling the action here for a moment.
Whitaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vasiliev obliges.
Vasiliev slows down the pace here.
Whitaker takes an elbow to the temple.
Vasiliev scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vasiliev throws an elbow but misses.
Vasiliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitakers head.
Whitaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vasiliev looking to throw knees to the head but Whitaker is blocking nicely.
Vasiliev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vasiliev scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Vasiliev to work.
Vasiliev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitaker or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vasiliev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vasiliev lands with a light punch inside.
Vasiliev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitaker is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vasiliev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasiliev finish him?
Vasiliev has Whitaker pushed against the cage.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Whitaker.
Whitaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Vasiliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasiliev is looking to control Whitaker's arms but Whitaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vasiliev has his back to the cage.
Vasiliev is pushing Whitaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vasiliev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Vasiliev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev connects with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whitaker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whitaker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anatoli Vasiliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Vasiliev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasiliev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Vasiliev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vasiliev lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Eric Whitaker's cut even more.
Whitaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Vasiliev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasiliev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitaker or not.
Whitaker is trying to pull guard but Vasiliev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anatoli Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Whitaker.
Vasiliev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vasiliev taking a breather.
Whitaker successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Vasiliev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Whitaker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vasiliev cracks Whitaker with a good jab.
Vasiliev throws a right hand that Whitaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitaker also avoids with ease.
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whitaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vasiliev walks away with a smile on his face. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Whitaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vasiliev fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Whitaker square on the jaw! Damn, Whitaker is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anatoli Vasiliev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 2249 p4p, 295 weight class) and Robin Olsen (ranked 2544 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmond defends it well.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edmond lands a nice uppercut.
Edmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olsen.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Edmond has managed to clinch.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Olsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edmond to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond lands a right hand.
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen shoots in for a double leg but Edmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmond tries to sprawl out of it but Olsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmond clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmond.
A right hook to the body lands for Edmond.
Olsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edmond prevents it.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Olsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond connects with a right hand. Olsen shakes it off.
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Olsen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Edmond to the mat. Edmond regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen is looking to pass into half guard but Edmond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edmond is in guard.
Olsen striking off his back but it's not causing Edmond any problems.
Edmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen has an active guard here but Edmond has managed to pass into half guard.
Edmond decides to return to a standing position.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen checks a leg kick.
Olsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmond thows a leg kick but Olsen checks it
and Olsen counters with a single leg into guard. Edmond didn't expect that.
Edmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Olsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edmond is trying to stand.
Olsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Edmond as he works his way to full guard.
Olsen looking to pass the guard.
Olsen is looking to advance position but Edmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Olsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmond pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Olsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond pushes Olsen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen has Edmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Edmond avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond lands with a hook. Olsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmond jabs at Olsen's body.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olsen shoots in but Edmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmond is looking to wear down Olsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edmond tries to clinch but Olsen is having none of it.
Edmond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Olsen.
Edmond lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Edmond.
Edmond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olsen will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olsen is defended easily by Edmond.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Edmond throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Edmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Olsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olsen somewhat.
Olsen gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olsen can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen jumps guard but Edmond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Olsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olsen is breathing heavily.
Edmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edmond.
A short right from Edmond on the inside.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Edmond takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Edmond swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmond's waist but Edmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olsen off to one side.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen needs to keep his hands up - Edmond had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edmond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond throws a front kick that sends Olsen stumbling back into the cage.
Edmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Edmond tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Olsen pulls guard successfully.
Olsen working for submissions but it's allowed Edmond to get to half guard.
Edmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olsen can do to turn this around?
Olsen wants to get back to full guard but Edmond has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.
Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Olsen avoids them all with ease.
Edmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olsen. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Edmond catches Olsen right on the button with a cross.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmond gets a clinch.
Olsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olsen goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond's corner calls for a 1-2. Edmond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Robin Olsen's cut even more.
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmond lands with a left to the head.
Edmond digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Edmond.
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmond.
Olsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edmond gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edmond.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edmond gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Edmond feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Olsen sprawling to the canvas! Olsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Edmond finish him?!
Olsen is rocked!
Edmond works Olsen's body with a nice hook.
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Edmond drops Olsen with a naaaaasty hook - Olsen is in real trouble here! Edmond dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
During a confident post fight interview, Rayful Edmond 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Hide (ranked 1535 p4p, 214 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 1017 p4p, 147 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hide might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nightwish. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chad Smith enters the cage!
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186 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Hide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hide throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Hide tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Hide has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hide misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hide lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hide tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hide cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Hide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Hide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hide seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Hide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hide blocks a body shot from Smith.
Hide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hide as the two fighters clinch.
Hide displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hides head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Hide.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Hide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hide tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Hide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hide blocks an uppercut.
Hide misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hide blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hide.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Hide lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Hide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Hide looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Hide tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hide back against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hide lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hide's brow.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab lands there for Hide.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hide.
Hide slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith tries to move into range but Hide moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Hide moves away and avoids it.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hide looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith takes a swing at Hide's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hide.
Hide ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hide throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hide slips a straight right by Smith.
Hide is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hide slips under a jab from Smith.
Hide wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hide walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Hide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hide counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Hide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
It looked like Hide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Hide has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hide is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith drops Hide with a beautiful combination! Hide stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Hide is rocked!
BAM! Smith delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hide like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chad Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 722 p4p, 109 weight class) and Ladera Hawthorne (ranked 939 p4p, 145 weight class). Watson's entrance music is Anarchy in the UK. A fine choice. Hawthorne has chosen Beef Rap as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ladera Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hawthorne!
Watson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawthorne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Hawthorne there.
Watson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawthorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawthorne avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawthorne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watson with a body shot.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Hawthorne connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
A jab lands there for Watson.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Hawthorne scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Hawthorne avoids it well and moves away.
Hawthorne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Watson misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watson. Watson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Hawthorne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawthorne cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
Ladera Hawthorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawthorne wants to land a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Hawthorne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Hawthorne is predictable there
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawthorne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Watson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Watson as he checks the leg kick.
Hawthorne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a nice strike.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
A bone on bone clash there as Watson blocks the leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawthorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Donk. Watson catches Hawthorne right on the button with a cross.
Hawthorne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Hawthorne
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Hawthorne defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawthorne misses with the body kick
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Watson.
Hawthorne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Watson misses.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ladera Hawthorne dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Watson missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson slips under a jab.
Hawthorne lands an overhand right.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawthorne sprawls and moves away.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawthorne was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hawthorne holds on and takes a little breather.
Watson wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawthorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawthorne being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson pushes down on Hawthorne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawthorne is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawthorne trying to control here.
Watson 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.
Hawthorne has his hands clasped together around Watson's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawthorne won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson tries to move into range but Hawthorne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawthorne sprawls and moves away.
Watson misses with an uppercut
and Hawthorne counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hawthorne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hawthorne explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne throws a good cross that connects.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawthorne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawthorne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Hawthorne tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Hawthorne.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ladera Hawthorne 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. 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.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson staying out of range there.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawthorne at a distance.
Watson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawthorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Hawthorne digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Hawthorne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ladera Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Hawthorne wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the head.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawthorne connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawthorne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Watson 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 chopping leg kick lands by Hawthorne.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawthorne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily and Watson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladera Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watson slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ladera Hawthorne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawthorne 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ladera Hawthorne!
In his post fight interview, Ladera Hawthorne gave a big smile as he said 'I apologize to my fans. I caught staph infection from hitting the mats with Young Lad's mom. The antibiotics really took a lot out of me energy wise. Not sure how i won that fight... Looks like i fucked him AND his mom up. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 963 p4p, 136 weight class) and Kill Monger (ranked 1365 p4p, 196 weight class). Kluba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kiss The Girl. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kill Monger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monger lands with an overhand left.
Monger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monger lands with a hook. Kluba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kluba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monger doesn't seem bothered though.
Monger slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba jabs Monger right on the nose. Monger blinks but takes it well.
Kluba lunges at Monger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monger's hand.
A big left from Monger misses.
Monger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Kluba's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monger.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Monger saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monger lands a lovely overhand right.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monger.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Monger tries to clinch but Kluba is having none of it.
Monger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Monger tries to counter with a clinch but Kluba shakes him off and moves away.
Kluba slips a straight right by Monger.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kluba lands with a straight right. Monger didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Kluba misses.
Monger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Monger jabs Kluba right on the nose. Kluba blinks but takes it well.
Monger instigates a clinch.
Monger has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monger tries to land a knee to the head but Kluba blocks with his arms.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluba.
Kluba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monger landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Monger.
Monger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Monger scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monger trying to land knees to the body.
Monger has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monger.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Monger keeps him there for the moment.
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Monger just misses with a punch to the body.
Monger misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
Nice cross by Monger.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Monger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monger forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Monger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monger connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba is trying to push Monger away but Monger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monger lands a good knee to the midsection. Kluba won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monger keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monger lands a nice knee to the body.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluba.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Kluba avoiding damage as Monger throws knees to the body.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluba.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Monger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kluba throws a hook but Monger avoids it easily.
Monger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monger misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Monger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kluba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kluba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kluba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monger misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monger swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monger with a nice cross.
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick from Monger.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Monger with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Kluba takes one on the button.
Kluba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mongers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kluba moves away from the strike by Monger.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monger, as that shot connected.
Monger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Kluba catches Monger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monger slips under a jab.
Monger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Monger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluba.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluba tries to bum rush Monger with a series of wild strikes but Monger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monger tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Monger moves away and avoids it.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Monger to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monger misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Monger misses.
Monger throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Monger.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Monger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Monger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kluba's sensitive parts.
Sebastian Kluba is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Monger.
Kluba throws a nice looking combination but Monger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monger throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monger is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Monger throws a series of punches but Kluba avoids them all with ease.
Kluba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monger clinches up against the cage.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Monger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluba scores with a body shot.
Monger scores with a punch to the head.
Monger staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kluba.
Good shot there by Kluba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Monger.
A punch combination from Kluba misses.
Monger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monger looks to land a body kick but Kluba moved away.
Monger clinches up against the cage.
Monger crunches a lovely knee into Kluba's ribcage.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kluba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monger misses with a body kick.
Kluba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monger under the eye.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Monger moves away and avoids it.
Kluba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monger.
Monger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Monger misses.
Monger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monger rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Monger is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Monger.
Kluba tries to circle away but Monger has him pinned against the cage.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Monger has the dominant position.
Monger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monger tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monger tries a knee to the head but Kluba blocks it.
Monger tries to land knees in the clinch but Kluba avoids the damage to the body.
Monger misses with some punches.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Monger keeps him there for the moment.
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Kluba tries to break free but Monger pushes him back against the cage.
Monger prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Monger.
Monger landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monger missing with knees to the body.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Monger is controlling the position.
Kluba tries to break free but Monger pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Monger has double underhooks.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kluba wants to break free but Monger has control.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Monger is controlling him.
Kluba tries to circle away but Monger has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Monger.
Monger working aggressively here.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monger has him pressed against the cage.
Monger misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Monger lands a good knee to the midsection. Kluba won't want to take too many of those.
Monger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kluba's face.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kluba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kill Monger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kluba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monger missing with knees to the body.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Monger has the dominant position.
Monger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kluba is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Monger lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Monger has double underhooks.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kluba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monger landing knees to the body.
Monger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Monger.
Monger scores with a knee to the head.
Monger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kluba is defending well for now.
Kluba avoiding damage as Monger throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kill Monger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monger 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kill Monger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 1419 p4p, 163 weight class) and Jason Arlington (ranked 695 p4p, 86 weight class). Arlington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Unchained Melody kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Arlington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Volkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Arlington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arlington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arlington trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov controls Arlington momentarily but Arlington frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Fist of Fury Training Center inform me that Arlington has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arlington wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov working a defensive guard but Arlington manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington scoring with punches and elbows.
Volkov prevents Arlington from moving into mount.
Volkov is not content to let Arlington control the position.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
Volkov is letting Arlington control him for a moment.
Volkov is trying to control Arlington's posture but Arlington avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Volkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arlington working away.
Volkov being controlled for a moment.
Arlington trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.
Volkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington controlling from side mount.
Arlington trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.
Arlington tries to advance to mount but Volkov denies him.
Arlington is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arlington defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Arlington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlington is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Arlington circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Arlington there.
Arlington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arlington throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Arlington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov with a poor takedown
and Arlington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arlington is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arlington is working away from the top position though.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Arlington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arlington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arlington has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Volkov trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Arlington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Arlington.
Volkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arlington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arlington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arlington!
Arlington wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington working away.
Volkov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Volkov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Volkov manages to get back to half guard.
Arlington prevents Volkov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Arlington sits in half guard.
Arlington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arlington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Arlington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov manages to get to full guard.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arlington manages to get himself to full guard.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkov postures up.
Arlington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov won't allow Arlington to sweep him here.
Arlington trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
Arlington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arlington seems keen to control Volkov's posture.
Volkov is looking to pass into half guard but Arlington pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arlington is in guard.
Arlington trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arlington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arlington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arlington cracks Volkov with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Arlington from controlling successfully.
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 Ivan Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Volkov dives in and scores a takedown into Arlington's guard.
Arlington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
Jason Arlington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arlington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arlington is controlling Volkov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Volkov is working Arlington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arlington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Arlington defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arlington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arlington wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlington is one step ahead there.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Arlington postures up.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Volkov controls Arlington momentarily but Arlington frees himself.
Arlington connects with a couple of short punches.
Volkov pulls Arlington in close to his closed guard and prevents Arlington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov seems keen to control Arlington's posture.
Arlington trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arlington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Arlington throws a combination. Volkov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Arlington darts in looking for a takedown but Volkov gets double underhooks and turns Arlington into the cage.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Arlington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Arlington counters with a straight right hand.
Arlington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlington throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arlington did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Volkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Arlington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Volkov winds up and cracks Arlington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arlington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Ivan Volkov.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volkov!
A victorious Ivan Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Presley (ranked 605 p4p, 92 weight class) and Mario Netti (ranked 684 p4p, 100 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent 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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Netti!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Presley misses with a leg kick
and Netti counters with a straight right hand.
Presley connects with a looping right hand.
Netti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Netti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Presley. Presley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Netti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Netti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Netti.
Presley scores with a sloppy right hand. Netti should have avoided that one.
Presley tries to work over Netti's front leg with a kick but Netti checks it.
Presley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Netti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Presley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.
Netti looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
Presley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Netti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Netti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Netti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Presley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Presley misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley missing with a left hand there. Netti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Presley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Netti.
Netti throws a big shot that misses.
Presley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Netti's calf.
A head kick misses from Netti.
Presley lands with a right hand.
Presley lands an overhand right.
Presley connects with a right hand. Netti shakes it off.
Presley throws out a leg kick but Netti moves out of range and Presley only half commits.
Presley looks to land a left hand but Netti moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Netti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Netti loads up on a big right hand but Presley slips the punch.
Presley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Presley is looking to slow Netti down with leg kicks.
Presley drives through and clinches with Netti against the cage.
Presley scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Netti avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Netti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Netti misses with the head strike.
Presley misses with some punches.
Netti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley blocks an elbow strike from Netti.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Presley prevents a body shot from Netti.
Netti working aggressively here.
Netti breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Netti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Netti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Presley doesn't seem bothered though.
Presley tries to work over Netti's front leg with a kick but Netti checks it.
Presley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Netti is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Presley misses the target.
Presley swings for the body but Netti moves out of range.
Netti gets tackled into the cage by Presley. Presley maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Netti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Netti tries a head kick but it misses.
Presley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Presley throws a leg kick that misses.
Netti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Presley looks to throw the jab but Netti is out of range.
Netti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Netti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Presley. Netti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Netti throws a counter combo.
Presley throws the left hand but Netti avoids the punch easily.
Netti moves into the clinch.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Netti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Netti working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Netti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Presley.
Netti breaks the clinch.
Presley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Presley lands a jab to the head.
Netti darts in and clinches Presley up against the cage.
Presley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Netti throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Netti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley lands a shoulder strike.
Netti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Netti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Netti pushes Presley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Netti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Netti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
Presley tries a body shot but Netti blocks 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 Elvis Presley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Presley connects with a leg kick. Netti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch but Presley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Presley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Netti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Netti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
Elvis Presley is winning the standup battle so far.
Netti ducks under a wild hook from Presley.
Presley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Netti throws out a counter right but Presley avoids it with no problem.
Netti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Presley.
Netti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Presley.
Presley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Presley looks to land a left hand but Netti moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Presley.
Netti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Presley backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Netti.
Presley throws a hook but Netti blocks it.
Netti misses with an uppercut.
Presley throws a nice looking combination but Netti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Presley.
Netti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Presley.
Presley throws a solid leg kick but Netti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Presley.
Presley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Netti throws out a loose jab but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Presley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Netti throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley.
Netti swings for the body but Presley moves out of range.
A big right from Presley misses.
Netti slips a straight right by Presley.
Presley clinches.
Presley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Netti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Presley misses with a body punch.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses.
Presley takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Presley digs a right hand underneath Netti's ribcage. Netti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Presley.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Netti cracks Presley with a nice body shot.
Presley takes a shot to the head.
Presley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mario Netti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Netti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Netti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Netti digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Presley working aggressively here.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Netti controls the action.
Netti breaks the clinch.
Presley missing with a left hand there. Netti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Presley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Netti lands an elbow that stopped Presley in his tracks for a moment.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Presley.
Netti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley lands a left hand.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Presley scores with a shot to the side of Netti's head.
Presley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Presley.
Netti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Netti blocking some punches.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Netti controls the action.
Netti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Netti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Presley scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Netti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Netti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Netti lands an elbow inside.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
Netti tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Netti scores with a shot to the side of Presley's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Netti lands a nice elbow.
Presley working aggressively here.
Netti working aggressively here.
Netti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Presley.
Netti lands a damaging elbow.
Presley working aggressively here.
Netti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Netti throws an elbow but misses.
Presley pushes Netti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Netti prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Presley scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Netti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley blocking some punches.
Netti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Netti.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elvis Presley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Presley.
Presley is looking to land body kicks.
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
Netti breaks the clinch.
Presley avoids the body shot from Netti.
Presley motions for Netti to come forward. Presley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Presley misses with a straight right.
Netti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Presley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Presley keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Presley.
Presley blocks a head kick by Netti.
Netti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Netti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Netti moves out of range of the strikes.
Presley clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti lands an elbow inside that Presley shrugs off.
Netti blocks a body shot from Presley.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Netti controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Presley.
Netti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Presley tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
Netti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Netti throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Presley lands with a short shot to the head.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Netti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley misses with a body punch.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Netti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Netti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Netti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mario Netti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley connects with a looping right hand.
Presley feints a jab promting Netti to slip. Presley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Netti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Presley. Netti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Presley throws a looping overhand right but Netti ducks down to avoid it.
Presley swats away the attempt to clinch by Netti.
Netti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
Presley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Netti lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Elvis Presley has been cut.
Netti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
Presley takes a shot to the head.
Netti misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Netti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Netti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Netti.
Presley misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Netti throws an elbow but misses.
Presley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Netti.
Presley lands with a light punch inside.
Presley presses Netti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Netti controls his hands.
Presley blocks an elbow strike.
Presley lands a nice uppercut.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Netti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Netti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Netti lands a nice uppercut.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Netti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Netti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Netti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow.
Presley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Netti.
A body shot lands from Presley.
Netti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Netti prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Netti prevents a body shot from Presley.
Good body shot from Presley.
Netti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Presley cracks the inside of Netti's front leg.
Netti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Netti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Netti misses with a looping left.
Presley just misses with a punch to the body.
Netti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Presley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Presley, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Presley!
During a confident post fight interview, Elvis Presley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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