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KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FIVE PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shola Ameobi (ranked 5996 p4p, 486 weight class) and Krinton Labasil (ranked 6348 p4p, 502 weight class). Shola Ameobi 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shola Ameobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krinton Labasil!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Labasil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Labasil tries to counter with a clinch but Ameobi shakes him off and moves away.
Labasil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ameobi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Labasil is in Ameobi's guard.
Ameobi wants to get back to his feet but Labasil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Labasil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Labasil stops Ameobi from standing up.
Labasil is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ameobi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Labasil off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Labasil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ameobi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Krinton Labasil has been cut.
Krinton Labasil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ameobi throws a right hand that Labasil ducks under and follows up with a left that Labasil also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ameobi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Labasil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Labasil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Labasil tries a head kick but it misses.
Labasil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ameobi.
Labasil dives in and scores a takedown into Ameobi's guard.
Ameobi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Labasil is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ameobi breaks the clinch.
Ameobi scores with a head kick. Labasil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labasil closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ameobi's guard.
Ameobi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Labasil looks winded!
Ameobi is pushing Labasil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Labasil successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ameobi wants to stand but Labasil is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ameobi gets to his feet - Labasil follows without any prompting.
Labasil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Labasil showed some decent athleticism there.
Ameobi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ameobi lands a nice hook to Labasil's body. Labasil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ameobi lands with a good body shot.
Ameobi lands with an overhand left.
Ameobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ameobi lands a body shot.
Ameobi tries to bum rush Labasil with a series of wild strikes but Labasil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Ameobi.
That has opened up Krinton Labasil's cut even more.
Ameobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ameobi is looking to wear down Labasil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Labasil takes one on the button.
Labasil is rocked!
Ameobi instigates a clinch.
Labasil is still on wobbly legs! Can Ameobi finish him?
Ameobi breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ameobi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Labasil falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shola Ameobi!
Shola Ameobi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Gudmundsson (ranked 2866 p4p, 314 weight class) and Joyce Almeida (ranked 4501 p4p, 432 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Gudmundsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joyce Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida jumps guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gudmundsson lands a shot to the body.
Gudmundsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Almeida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gudmundsson is keeping busy.
Almeida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gudmundsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Almeida drives through and clinches with Gudmundsson against the cage.
Almeida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gudmundsson lunges at Almeida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almeida's hand.
Almeida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almeida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Almeida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gudmundsson to keep the fight standing.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Gudmundsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gudmundsson avoids it.
A short right from Gudmundsson on the inside.
Gudmundsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gudmundsson has had enough of the clinch but Almeida keeps him there for the moment.
Gudmundsson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudmundsson.
Almeida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gudmundsson walks away with a smile on his face. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gudmundsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gudmundsson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Almeida to counter with a crisp jab.
Gudmundsson lands the left hand.
Gudmundsson rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida'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.
Almeida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Gudmundsson as the two fighters clinch.
Almeida wants the takedown. Gudmundsson is fighting it off but Almeida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gudmundsson's guard against the cage.
Gudmundsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gudmundsson tries to get out of the position.
Gudmundsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Almeida preventing the sweep.
Gudmundsson keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida throws an elbow that misses. Gudmundsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Almeida's guard. Nice move by Gudmundsson!
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gudmundsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gudmundsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gudmundsson is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gudmundsson stopping the sweep attempt from Almeida.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gudmundsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gudmundsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gudmundsson throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.
Gudmundsson tries to keep at a distance but Almeida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gudmundsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Almeida has double underhooks.
Almeida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gudmundsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Almeida wants to take the fight to the mat but Gudmundsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gudmundsson throws a right and a left that Almeida avoids nicely.
Gudmundsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve Gudmundsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida rushes Gudmundsson and presses him up against the cage.
Gudmundsson lands a shot to the body.
Almeida manages to break the clinch.
Almeida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gudmundsson sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Almeida thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gudmundsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gudmundsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Almeida circles away quickly and effectively.
Gudmundsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida moves into the clinch.
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almeida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gudmundsson connects with a body shot that sends Almeida's belly button to the back.
Almeida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson sets himself, and Almeida steps forward looking for the clinch! Gudmundsson avoids it this time.
Gudmundsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Almeida has Gudmundsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Almeida.
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
Almeida throws the kick towards the body but Gudmundsson avoids it.
Almeida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gudmundsson counters with a three punch combo that has Almeida backing up. Almeida nods at Gudmundsson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Gudmundsson leaning against his opponent.
Almeida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gudmundsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Almeida tries to land a front kick but Gudmundsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gudmundsson looks to land a combination. Almeida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gudmundsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Gudmundsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gudmundsson gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Gudmundsson.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Gudmundsson manages to get underhooks.
Gudmundsson pushes Almeida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudmundsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gudmundsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudmundsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gudmundsson jumps guard and drags Almeida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gudmundsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gudmundsson is controlling Almeida's posture.
Gudmundsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gudmundsson pulls Almeida in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Almeida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gudmundsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gudmundsson has escaped and now he's on top!
Gudmundsson won't allow Almeida to sweep him here.
Gudmundsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gudmundsson is working Almeida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Gudmundsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Almeida closes the distance and pushes Gudmundsson back into the cage.
Almeida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudmundsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gudmundsson tries a body shot but Almeida blocks it.
Gudmundsson decides to pull guard.
Almeida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Almeida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Almeida postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gudmundsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Almeida, into his guard.
Steve Gudmundsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudmundsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gudmundsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Almeida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gudmundsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Almeida dives on top into guard.
Gudmundsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard.
Gudmundsson lands a couple of digs.
Gudmundsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gudmundsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gudmundsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gudmundsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Gudmundsson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudmundsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Joyce Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gudmundsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steve Gudmundsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gudmundsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gudmundsson stands up from Almeida's guard - Gudmundsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Almeida.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Gudmundsson avoids it well.
Gudmundsson throws a combination that misses
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudmundsson keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Gudmundsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudmundsson is controlling Almeida's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Steve Gudmundsson.
Well Gudmundsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Phillips (ranked 5635 p4p, 474 weight class) and Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov (ranked 7359 p4p, 543 weight class). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buddy Phillips's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buddy Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Phillips.
Gadzhimagomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phillips throws a hook but Gadzhimagomedov avoids it easily.
Phillips misses with a looping left.
Gadzhimagomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Gadzhimagomedov.
Phillips 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.
Buddy Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gadzhimagomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gadzhimagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips throws a hook but Gadzhimagomedov blocks it.
Phillips on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gadzhimagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gadzhimagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Gadzhimagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Gadzhimagomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Gadzhimagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Phillips on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gadzhimagomedov. Gadzhimagomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Phillips takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Gadzhimagomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Gadzhimagomedov's head but Gadzhimagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gadzhimagomedov scores with a head kick. Phillips tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phillips rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gadzhimagomedov moves into the clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a body punch.
Gadzhimagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gadzhimagomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gadzhimagomedov jumps guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to pull guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phillips tries to stall but Gadzhimagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gadzhimagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gadzhimagomedov is pushing Phillips up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gadzhimagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Phillips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gadzhimagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phillips has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gadzhimagomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Phillips is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gadzhimagomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Phillips to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magus Sylar (ranked 7529 p4p, 546 weight class) and Geno Turekken (ranked 7345 p4p, 537 weight class). Sylar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ties that bind by Alter Bridge. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magus Sylar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geno Turekken!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turekken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sylar circles away quickly and effectively.
Turekken tries to keep at a distance but Sylar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turekken'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.
Sylar manages to break the clinch.
Sylar misses the jab.
Sylar misses with a takedown attempt
and Turekken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turekken scores with a nice head shot.
Turekken tries to keep at a distance but Sylar has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylar misses with some punches.
Sylar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turekken looks to throw the jab but Sylar is out of range.
Sylar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sylar misses with an uppercut.
Turekken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turekken stuns Sylar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turekken has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sylar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylar throws a poor cross that misses
and Turekken counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sylar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Turekken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sylar throws a right and a left that Turekken avoids nicely.
Sylar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turekken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sylar throws a big shot that misses.
Turekken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turekken misses with a wild body shot.
Sylar slips under a jab from Turekken.
Sylar takes one to the side of the head.
Sylar is looking to clinch but Turekken is avoiding it.
Turekken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turekken misses with a body shot.
Turekken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turekken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sylar.
Sylar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sylar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sylar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turekken throws a body shot but no joy.
Turekken lands with a right hand.
Turekken works Sylar's body with a nice hook.
Turekken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sylar throws out a loose jab but Turekken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sylar connects with a single shot there.
Sylar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sylar fails with the takedown
and Sylar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magus Sylar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turekken misses with a wild combination.
Sylar throws a nice looking combination but Turekken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sylar tries to clinch up
and Turekken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turekken lands a jab to the head.
Sylar moves to clinch but Turekken breaks away
enabling Turekken to counter with a crisp jab.
Sylar takes one to the side of the head.
Sylar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turekken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sylar thinking.
Sylar misses with a hook to the body
and Turekken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Turekken.
Sylar connects with a looping right hand.
Turekken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sylar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turekken lands with an uppercut that bounces Sylar off the cage and back into range.
Sylar is looking to slow Turekken down with leg kicks.
Sylar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turekken.
Sylar wants to clinch but Turekken slips to the side
letting Turekken counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turekken.
Sylar walks into a left hand.
Sylar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sylar just misses with a punch to the body.
Magus Sylar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sylar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turekken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sylar throws a series of punches but Turekken avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Turekken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sylar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turekken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sylar has time to react.
Sylar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sylar tries to clinch there but Turekken circles away.
Turekken connects with a single shot there.
Sylar slips under a jab.
A head kick by Sylar misses
letting Turekken counter with a right hand.
Sylar has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sylar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geno Turekken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turekken works Sylar's body with a nice hook.
Turekken works the jab nicely.
Turekken lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Turekken there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylar throws an off balance right hand
and Turekken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turekken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sylar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magus Sylar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sylar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turekken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sylar misses with a double jab
letting Turekken counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sylar needs to keep his hands up - Turekken had a free shot at his head there.
Sylar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turekken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turekken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turekken circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sylar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sylar misses with a series of wild punches.
Sylar wants to clinch.
Turekken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turekken counters with a left to the body.
Sylar misses with a lunging right hand
and Turekken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sylar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turekken momentarily.
Sylar throws a combination that misses
and Turekken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sylar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sylar tries to clinch
and Turekken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sylar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turekken connects with a right hand. Sylar shakes it off.
Sylar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turekken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turekken lands with a nice body punch.
Turekken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sylar.
Sylar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turekken scores with a jab.
Sylar misses with a few strikes there.
Sylar wants to clinch.
Turekken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turekken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sylar fails with the takedown
letting Turekken counter with a right hand.
Sylar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sylar scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Turekken. No joy for Sylar on that attempt.
Sylar walks into a straight right hand from Turekken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turekken's corner calls for a 1-2. Turekken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turekken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geno Turekken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sylar drops his hands momentarily and Turekken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sylar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sylar swings for the body but Turekken moves out of range.
Turekken lands a glancing blow to the side of Sylar's head.
Sylar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turekken throws out a powerful jab.
Turekken connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turekken scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Turekken - just one landing.
Turekken lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sylar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Turekken 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. This is the final round!
Sylar misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Turekken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turekken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sylar misses with an uppercut
and Turekken counters with a right hand to the body.
Sylar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turekken counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Sylar.
Sylar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turekken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turekken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sylar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turekken cracks Sylar with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turekken counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Turekken.
Sylar falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Turekken counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylar is looking to clinch but Turekken is avoiding it.
Sylar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Turekken as he connects with a hook.
Sylar misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sylar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turekken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sylar darts in trying to clinch
and Turekken counters with a right hand to the body.
Sylar tries to bum rush Turekken with a series of wild strikes but Turekken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turekken cracks Sylar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turekken lands a lovely overhand right.
Turekken throws out a powerful jab.
Turekken has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turekken stalling.
Turekken tries to throw a body punch but Sylar avoids it by throwing Turekken back against the cage.
Turekken stalling the fight.
Sylar breaks from the clinch.
Sylar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Turekken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turekken ducks under a wild hook from Sylar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turekken, as that shot connected.
Sylar misses with a straight left.
Sylar tries to clinch there but Turekken circles away.
Sylar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turekken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sylar needs to keep his hands up - Turekken had a free shot at his head there.
Turekken jabs at Sylar's body.
Sylar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sylar duly obliges.
Turekken has Sylar up against the cage in a clinch.
Sylar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turekken is defending well.
Sylar takes a shot to the head.
Turekken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turekken 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.
Turekken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turekken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sylar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turekken scores with a hook to the body. Sylar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turekken misses with a body shot
and Sylar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turekken darts in and clinches Sylar up against the cage.
Sylar effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turekken taking a breather.
Turekken tries a body shot but Sylar blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Turekken as the two fighters clinch.
Turekken holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turekken pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sylar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magus Sylar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geno Turekken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sylar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geno Turekken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turekken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geno Turekken!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Ruth (ranked 5865 p4p, 480 weight class) and Oakley Fisher (ranked 7491 p4p, 544 weight class). Fisher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bolt Thrower - Spearhead. The key to victory for Myles Ruth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oakley Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruth punishes Fisher's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
Ruth cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruth stuns Fisher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruth is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ruth trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Ruth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fisher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fisher's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Ruth has control of the leg.
Well, if Ruth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fisher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruth gets to his feet - Fisher follows without any prompting.
Fisher looks for a takedown but Ruth sprawls well.
Myles Ruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Fisher.
Jab by Ruth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Ruth shows good takedown defense.
Ruth dips to his left and cracks Fisher with an uppercut!
Fisher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Ruth.
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruth pinned against the cage. Ruth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruth lands a nice hook to Fisher's body. Fisher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myles Ruth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher drops his hands momentarily and Ruth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Fisher looks winded!
Jab, jab by Ruth - just one landing.
Ruth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fisher has his takedown stuffed
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fisher is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth finds Fisher's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Fisher flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ruth lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Fisher will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myles Ruth!
Oakley Fisher spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my opponent for this good fight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henk Kamerbeek (ranked 7456 p4p, 660 weight class) and Sam Burns (ranked 6857 p4p, 635 weight class). The key to victory for Henk Kamerbeek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henk Kamerbeek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Burns!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamerbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamerbeek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamerbeek misses with a head kick.
Burns feints a counter leg kick.
Kamerbeek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamerbeek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamerbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamerbeek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamerbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamerbeek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kamerbeek misses with a kick to the body.
Kamerbeek closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Kamerbeek fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Kamerbeek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamerbeek is in guard.
Kamerbeek trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Kamerbeek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burns pushes a forearm under Kamerbeek's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kamerbeek is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Burns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Fury (ranked 5440 p4p, 554 weight class) and Aaron Spears (ranked 5653 p4p, 566 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spears shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Spears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spears.
Fury is trying to stand back up but Spears is controlling him
Spears landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spears slips a nice elbow through Fury's hands, connecting with Fury's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears throws a strike but Fury avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spears landing some decent shots from guard.
Spears makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fury is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spears loads up on a big left hand. Fury felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Spears looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fury can't hide his disappointment, as Spears celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Spears!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mack (ranked 3333 p4p, 335 weight class) and Raitis Ivanans (ranked 3423 p4p, 343 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raitis Ivanans!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mack to the ground. Ivanans is now in Mack's guard.
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mack keeping full guard, as Ivanans tries to pass.
Ivanans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ivanans lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanans stacks Mack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanans!
Ivanans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Ivanans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ivanans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ivanans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivanans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ivanans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ivanans shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ivanans stands and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanans scores with punches from side control.
Mack is trying to control Ivanans's posture but Ivanans avoids it.
Ivanans working the ground and pound.
Mack prevents Ivanans from improving position.
Mack manages to get back to half guard.
Ivanans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to hold on to Ivanans's head to control him but Ivanans postures up.
Ivanans tries to pass to full mount but Mack defends it.
Ivanans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mack trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ivanans manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanans goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mack is on top in guard.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Ivanans is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivanans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ivanans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanans showed some decent athleticism there.
Ivanans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanans pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack tries to roll over but Ivanans keeps him under control.
Ivanans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but Ivanans is very close to passing his half guard.
Mack wants to stand back up but Ivanans manages to pass into side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ivanans. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ivanans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanans working the body and head with strikes.
Mack is being controlled here.
Ivanans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ivanans wants to clinch.
Raitis Ivanans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mack pinned against the cage. Mack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack digs a good hook to Ivanans's body.
Ivanans is breathing heavily.
Ivanans shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanans shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Mack lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Ivanans with a poor takedown
and Mack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivanans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mack throws a wild body kick that Ivanans sees coming a mile off.
Mack throws a leg kick but Ivanans sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanans is defended easily by Mack.
Mack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mack dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanans moves away.
Ivanans shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mack looking to control.
Ivanans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanans manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanans is trying to hold Mack in close to prevent damage but Mack has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
Mack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ivanans!
Mack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanans is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanans tries to lock up and control but Mack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mack tries to control but Ivanans wriggling away.
Ivanans is trying to escape the mount.
Mack looking to control but Ivanans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to control the action but instead Ivanans gets a body lock and reverses into Mack's guard! Nice work!
Mack wants to control but Ivanans passes easily into half guard.
Ivanans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanans wants to take a breather but Mack is having none of it.
Mack gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanans looking to pass the guard.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivanans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 Frank Mack.
I think Mack 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Mack!
In his post fight interview, Frank Mack started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Akinaga (ranked 6330 p4p, 501 weight class) and Quinnen Williams (ranked 4597 p4p, 426 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akinaga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The HU - Wolf Totem. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here Comes the Boom. 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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272 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinnen Williams!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Akinaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams works Akinaga's body with a nice hook.
Akinaga misses with a looping right.
Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Akinaga did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Akinaga is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akinaga avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Akinaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Akinaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinaga has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Williams is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Akinaga is hurt! He's hurt bad - Williams fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Akinaga from any more punishment! Congratulations to Williams! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!
A pretty intense looking Quinnen Williams took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Younger (ranked 3901 p4p, 192 weight class) and Lukas Hooper (ranked 2989 p4p, 156 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoff Younger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Younger.
Younger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Younger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hooper looks to move to half guard but instead Younger has passed into mount! Damn!
Hooper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hooper is looking to get to half guard.
Hooper wants to control but Younger is having none of it.
Hooper is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Younger landing shots from mount.
Hooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Younger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Younger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Younger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hooper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Younger avoids the attempt from Hooper to control.
Hooper is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Younger is staying active.
Hooper working to try and regain half guard.
Younger is landing with some decent strikes but Hooper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Younger avoids the attempt from Hooper to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Younger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hooper wants to hold on but Younger pushes him away.
Hooper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Younger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Younger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Younger lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Younger working Hooper over with strikes.
Younger working over Hooper with some ground and pound. Hooper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper is trying to maintain the position but Younger is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hooper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Younger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Younger trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Younger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper trying to control the position.
Younger is working Hooper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Younger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hooper working for a triangle but Younger defends it easily.
Younger wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Younger looking to sit in guard and control but Hooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Younger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Younger.
Hooper gets tackled into the cage by Younger. Younger maintains the clinch.
Younger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooper can do to turn this around?
Hooper is looking for a takedown.
Younger is trying to trip Hooper. He has hold of a leg but Hooper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Younger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Geoff Younger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Younger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Younger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Younger postures up.
We've been informed that Hooper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Younger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Younger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper being controlled here, momentarily.
Hooper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Younger defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Younger chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper has his foot on Younger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Younger works his way back into a safe position though.
Younger works over Hooper with some ground and pound from guard.
Younger stands up over Hooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hooper has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Younger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hooper has tightened it up now! Younger should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lukas Hooper!
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