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CACC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 3191 p4p, 322 weight class) and Alfie Epstein (ranked 3487 p4p, 344 weight class). Conchobhar's entrance music is PTSD. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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228 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfie Epstein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conchobhar gets a clinch.
Conchobhar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Epstein backwards.
Conchobhar drops Epstein onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Epstein is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
It looks like Alfie Epstein has been cut.
Epstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conchobhar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epstein misses with a punch to the body.
Epstein misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Conchobhar - that landed with a thud.
Conchobhar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conchobhar throws a big uppercut that drops Epstein! More strikes from Conchobhar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Epstein lies dazed against the ropes as Conchobhar celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herleifr Conchobhar made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abbott Tribute (ranked 2220 p4p, 235 weight class) and Seth Ranga (ranked 6765 p4p, 512 weight class). Tribute comes to the ring accompanied by tank abbot tribute. Ranga has chosen Shreksophone - Ogrerlord Shrek as his entrance music. Tank Abbott Tribute has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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266 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tank Abbott Tribute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seth Ranga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribute thuds his right hand into Ranga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ranga takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Seth Ranga has been cut.
Tribute plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Ranga to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Ranga just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tank Abbott Tribute!
Our winner, Tank Abbott Tribute, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Seth Ranga spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that fucking sucks. See ya guys'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Mamu Melamies (ranked 6883 p4p, 510 weight class) and Hokuto Akira (ranked 1351 p4p, 163 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hokuto Akira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akira thuds his right hand into Melamies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melamies throws a lazy head kick
and Akira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melamies looks to throw the jab but Akira is out of range.
Akira throws out a counter right but Melamies avoids it with no problem.
Melamies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akira slips a jab and a cross from Melamies.
Akira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akira misses with a looping left.
Melamies misses with a shot to the body
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ibrahim Mamu Melamies has been cut.
Jab by Melamies.
Melamies scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Melamies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akira swings for the body but Melamies moves out of range.
Akira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melamies.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akira misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
Akira lands a right hand.
Akira is pushing Melamies up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira misses with a body punch.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira swings wildly with an uppercut but Melamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Melamies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Melamies.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akira.
Akira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Melamies seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akira can turn it around.
Melamies breaks from the clinch.
Melamies throws a hook but Akira blocks it.
It seemed like Akira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melamies counters with a straight right hand.
Melamies misses with a body shot
and Akira scores with a counter punch that sends Melamies to the canvas! Akira smells blood - he's punishing Melamies with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Melamies has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hokuto Akira!
A relieved looking Hokuto Akira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 2585 p4p, 322 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 2517 p4p, 309 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wiremu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wiremu lands a jab.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Wiremu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiremu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Mamchenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mamchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Wiremu didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiremu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mamchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamchenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu trying to control here.
Mamchenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Wiremu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wiremu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiremu has hold of Mamchenko's hands but Mamchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamchenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Mamchenko is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wiremu as he works his way to full guard.
Wiremu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamchenko on the ground.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiremu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wiremu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wiremu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wiremu!
Mamchenko is trying to control Wiremu's posture but Wiremu avoids it.
Wiremu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wiremu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamchenko is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu tries to score with some ground and pound. Mamchenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mamchenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wiremu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Wiremu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four 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.
Wiremu working the ground and pound but Mamchenko is defending the strikes.
Mamchenko gets back to half guard.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Wiremu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wiremu wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiremu is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mamchenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Wiremu slips a jab from Mamchenko.
A little feinted left hand from Wiremu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wiremu throws a head kick that Mamchenko semi-blocks.
Wiremu throws a head kick that half lands.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wiremu defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Wiremu into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiremu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Wiremu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wiremu.
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Wiremu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiremu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Wiremu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamchenko's sensitive parts.
Wiremu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wiremu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamchenko's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko scores with a hook.
Wiremu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko is looking for the big counter here.
Wiremu slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko connects with a body shot.
Wiremu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamchenko blocks a leg kick.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiremu throws a push kick but Mamchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiremu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiremu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Wiremu defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mamchenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wiremu wants to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiremu is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamchenko.
Wiremu is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mamchenko there.
Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Wiremu is defending it quite comfortably.
Wiremu wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Wiremu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mamchenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wiremu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wiremu has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu postures up.
Wiremu stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
Wiremu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
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 Aloysius Wiremu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko shoots for a takedown but Wiremu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu throws a leg kick but Mamchenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Wiremu is out of range.
Wiremu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Wiremu finds it's target.
Mamchenko ducks right into an uppercut from Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Aloysius Wiremu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Mamchenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wiremu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamchenko needs to keep his hands up - Wiremu had a free shot at his head there.
Wiremu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamchenko's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wiremu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Wiremu throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Mamchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wiremu scores with a nice strike.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wiremu lands a nice looking body shot.
Mamchenko misses with a hook. Wiremu ducked under it nicely.
Wiremu is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Wiremu lands with a nice body punch.
Mamchenko lands with a straight right. Wiremu didn't see that one coming.
Wiremu scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu stuffs the takedown.
Wiremu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown into Wiremu's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiremu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko throws an elbow that misses. Wiremu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamchenko's guard. Nice move by Wiremu!
Mamchenko controls Wiremu momentarily but Wiremu frees himself.
Wiremu stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is trying to keep Wiremu in close.
Mamchenko pulls Wiremu in close to his closed guard and prevents Wiremu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wiremu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamchenko pulls Wiremu in close to prevent any damage.
Wiremu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Wiremu wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiremu.
Mamchenko misses with a hook
and Wiremu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wiremu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wiremu lands with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aloysius Wiremu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wiremu 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloysius Wiremu!
After winning the bout, Aloysius Wiremu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 2260 p4p, 242 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 1470 p4p, 173 weight class). 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
48 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Millennium looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Millennium avoids it well and moves away.
Millennium changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connemara tries to avoid it but Millennium manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connemara to the ground. Connemara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Millennium avoids it well and moves away.
Millennium shoots in looking for a takedown but Connemara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Millennium's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Millennium manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Connemara on his heels. He'll look to pass Connemara's guard now, I'm sure.
Millennium stops Connemara from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Connemara keeping full guard, as Millennium tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium trying to control the position from guard on top but Connemara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Millennium 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.
Connemara wants to stand up but Millennium is controlling him.
Millennium looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Millennium looking to sit in guard and control but Connemara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Millennium has a closed guard, preventing Connemara from standing up.
Connemara won't allow Millennium to sweep him here.
Millennium looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Connemara passes into side control.
Connemara tries to stand but Millennium is controlling his head.
Millennium is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara tries to stand but Millennium controls the position and pulls Connemara into his guard.
Millennium pulls Connemara in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Connemara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Millennium wants to sweep but no luck.
Millennium is trying to control the position but Connemara postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connemara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Millennium tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connemara swivels and escapes.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Millennium avoids it well and moves away.
Jameson Connemara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Millennium.
Millennium throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Connemara is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Millennium misses.
Millennium bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Millennium controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Millennium will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Millennium shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Millennium was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Millennium controls the position from side control.
Connemara is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connemara keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Connemara has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Millennium swings around for an armbar but Connemara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Millennium's guard.
Millennium looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Connemara passes into half guard.
It looks like Connemara is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Millennium scores with a jab to the jaw.
Millennium connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Millennium misses with a hook.
Millennium misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Millennium throws a lazy right hand but Connemara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium clinches.
Connemara goes for a takedown attempt but Millennium pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jameson Connemara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connemara slips under a jab from Millennium.
Connemara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Millennium throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Millennium misses with a looping right.
Millennium doesn't manage to clinch there - Connemara circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium wants to clinch up but Connemara keeps it at a distance.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Millennium avoids it well and moves away.
Millennium's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Millennium's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Millennium gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Millennium'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.
Millennium has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Connemara regains guard immediately.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Millennium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connemara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Millennium shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Connemara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Connemara has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Millennium has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Millennium gets through Connemara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Connemara is pressed up against the ropes. Millennium has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Connemara down to the mat. Connemara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Millennium tries to pass to full mount but Connemara defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium stalling.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but Connemara defending well.
Connemara is staying active underneath Millennium, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Millennium tries to pass the half guard into mount. Connemara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Millennium looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two 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.
Millennium looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Millennium is trying to control. Connemara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Millennium is looking to stall here but Connemara recovers full guard.
Millennium is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Connemara manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Connemara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Millennium lands a takedown into guard.
Connemara is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Millennium dives into side control.
Millennium taking a breather here.
Millennium goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Connemara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Millennium's guard! Nice work there by Connemara!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium working for a triangle but Connemara defends it easily.
Millennium has his foot on Connemara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Connemara works his way back into a safe position though.
Chris Millennium is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Connemara preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium trying to control the position.
Millennium might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connemara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 Jameson Connemara.
I think Millennium 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Millennium!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Millennium 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Shinnie (ranked 1158 p4p, 140 weight class) and Jack Morgan (ranked 3694 p4p, 361 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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252 lbs
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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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Shinnie 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.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Shinnie scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinnie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morgan is able to avoid easily.
Shinnie tries to work over Morgan's front leg with a kick but Morgan checks it.
Morgan cracks Shinnie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Shinnie throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan 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.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses.
Shinnie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Shinnie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shinnie.
Shinnie moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
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!
Shinnie scoring well with a low kick there.
Shinnie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie.
Morgan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shinnie throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Shinnie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Morgan
enabling Shinnie to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Shinnie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shinnie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shinnie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Shinnie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Shinnie saw that one coming.
Shinnie moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinnie lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
Shinnie misses the jab.
Shinnie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shinnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Shinnie avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Shinnie drops Morgan with a big left hand and mounts him. Morgan is in big trouble!
Morgan is rocked!
Shinnie get's back to his feet.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Shinnie finish him?
Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morgan drops his hands for a split second and Shinnie immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Morgan face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Shinnie follows up with a right hand that knocks Morgan into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Shinnie!
Jack Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit was rigged. Ref is a bum! Judges suck ass. Whatever.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 983 p4p, 125 weight class) and Chrys Kyle (ranked 5857 p4p, 460 weight class). Orlov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chrys Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Kyle 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.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Kyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyle feints a counter leg kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Orlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Kyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle with a nice calf kick.
Kyle moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kyle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kyle throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
Orlov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Kyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle misses with a straight left.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Kyle.
Orlov moves forwards but Kyle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlov throws a right and a left that Kyle avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Kyle throws a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlov misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Kyle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Orlov misses.
Kyle slips a straight right by Orlov.
Kyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Kyle sees coming a mile off.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyle misses the target.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Kyle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Kyle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Kyle throws a fast counter high kick but Orlov manages to duck under it in time.
Kyle digs a good body shot into Orlov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a left hand
letting Kyle counter with a right hand.
Kyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Kyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orlov feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlov as he connects with a hook.
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!
Kyle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlov's sensitive parts.
Kyle throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov counters with a low kick, right behind Kyle 's knee.
Orlov drops his hands momentarily and Kyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kyle moves away from the strike by Orlov.
It seemed like Kyle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Kyle throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Kyle feints a counter leg kick.
Orlov throws a head kick but Kyle moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Orlov 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.
Kyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kyle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orlov has got the better of the exchanges.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyle lands with an uppercut that bounces Orlov off the ropes and back into range.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyle can do to turn this around?
Orlov throws a hook but Kyle blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlov lands a jab.
Kyle misses with a hook
and Orlov counters with a left to the body.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Kyle moved out of range nicely.
Orlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Kyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyle misses the shot to the body.
Kyle looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Orlov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kyle.
Kyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Kyle throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Kyle is out of range.
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Boris Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov scores with a nice strike.
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
Orlov misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Kyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Kyle misses its intended target.
Orlov sizes up Kyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kyle lands with a kick to the temple. Orlov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kyle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlov. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov thows a leg kick but Kyle checks it
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
Kyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kyle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Orlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kyle is out of range and Orlov settles back down.
Kyle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Kyle moves away and avoids it.
Orlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov throws a low kick but Kyle moves out of range easily.
Kyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov throws a hook but Kyle avoids it easily.
Orlov throws an off balance right hand
and Kyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Kyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyle throws a leg kick which misses Orlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Orlov tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Kyle misses with a straight left.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Kyle.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Kyle jumps back.
Kyle tries a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlov scores with a jab.
Orlov with the inside leg kick.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kyle counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
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 Boris Orlov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Orlov misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kyle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov slips under a jab from Kyle.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Orlov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Kyle throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Orlov takes one on the button.
Orlov throws the left hand but Kyle avoids the punch easily.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Kyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orlov checks it well.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov misses with a right hand
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle scores with a nice right hand.
Kyle looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Kyle misses with a looping right.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
Kyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orlov on the side of the head.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlov checks a leg kick.
Kyle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyle lands a jab.
A jab from Orlov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook but Kyle avoids it easily.
A jab from Kyle misses.
Kyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orlov checks it well.
A jab lands there for Kyle.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
Kyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kyle is able to avoid easily.
Kyle feints a counter leg kick.
Orlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyle slips under a jab.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Kyle misses with a hook to the body
and Orlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Kyle.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kyle wants to land a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orlov's head backwards.
Chrys Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Orlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kyle slips under a jab from Orlov.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Kyle moved out of range.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyle staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Kyle takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kyle. That did some damage!
Kyle throws a leg kick that misses.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Kyle manages to avoid it.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov stalks Kyle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyle's face. Kyle staggers backwards, shaken.
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 Boris Orlov.
Well Orlov 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Orlov!
Boris Orlov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Culver Crimson (ranked 15041 p4p, 600 weight class) and Japa Koniu (ranked 1562 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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244 lbs
28 - 37 - 0 |
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235 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
28 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koniu darts in and clinches Crimson up against the ropes.
Koniu tries to work over Crimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Crimson.
Crimson is trying to stall.
Koniu lands with a left to the head.
Koniu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koniu stalling in the clinch.
Koniu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Koniu blocking some punches.
Koniu lands with a left to the head.
Koniu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crimson takes a shot to the head.
Koniu crunches a lovely knee into Crimson's ribcage.
Koniu just leaning against Crimson, taking a breather.
Crimson takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crimson avoids it.
Koniu lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koniu lands a shot to the body.
Koniu tries a body shot but Crimson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koniu lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Koniu misses with an elbow strike.
Koniu landing knees to the body.
Crimson is breathing heavily.
Koniu lands a nice knee to the body.
Crimson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koniu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Crimson blocks an elbow strike.
Koniu prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Crimson has Koniu pressed against the ropes.
Koniu lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson managing to block the knees to the body from Koniu.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koniu stalling against the ropes.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koniu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crimson.
Koniu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crimson's face.
Koniu just leaning against Crimson, taking a breather.
Koniu can't find room to land a body shot as Crimson controls the action.
Koniu connects with a knee to the head.
Koniu lands a damaging elbow.
Culver Crimson's cut is getting worse.
Koniu lands an elbow inside.
Koniu lands a hook that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Crimson is rocked!
Koniu effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Crimson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koniu drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Crimson is holding on for dear life.
Koniu stands up and beckons Crimson to join him on the feet.
Crimson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniu lands a nice hook to Crimson's body. Crimson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crimson tries to keep at a distance but Koniu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koniu lands an uppercut.
Koniu scores with a shoulder strike.
Crimson takes an elbow to the temple.
Koniu lands a big knee to the head and Crimson goes down! Koniu is looking to finish!
Culver Crimson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniu decides to stand back up.
Koniu clinches with his opponent.
Crimson looking to stall.
Koniu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koniu misses with a punch to the body.
Koniu scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koniu lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Culver Crimson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Koniu scores with a hook to the body.
Koniu landing knees to the body.
Koniu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Koniu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crimson's elbow.
Koniu has Crimson pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Crimson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Koniu - that's hurt Crimson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Crimson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Crimson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Japa Koniu!
After winning the bout, Japa Koniu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jordon (ranked 531 p4p, 73 weight class) and Aguta Grizzly (ranked 1075 p4p, 157 weight class). Jordon comes to the ring accompanied by Sticky Icky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
206 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aguta Grizzly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grizzly.
Grizzly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Aguta Grizzly has been cut.
Grizzly misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Grizzly misses its intended target.
Jordon swinging wildly here.
Jordon tries to clinch but Grizzly moves out of range.
Grizzly looks to land a body kick but Jordon moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grizzly sprawls well. Grizzly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordon misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon avoids the head kick by Grizzly.
A cross from Grizzly lands.
Grizzly misses with a low kick as Jordon jumps back.
Grizzly throws a leg kick but Jordon moved away.
Oooh a lovely combination from Grizzly sends Jordon down but not out. Grizzly dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grizzly is chipping away with strikes.
Jordon is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grizzly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Jordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grizzly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Jordon tries to bench press Grizzly off him but Grizzly keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grizzly scoring with punches from side control.
Grizzly lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jordon tries to bench press Grizzly off him but Grizzly keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly lands a nice forearm strike.
Jordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grizzly off and has taken his back!
Grizzly avoids the strikes from Jordon.
Grizzly tries to roll but Jordon sticks to his back.
Even with his hooks in, Jordon manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Grizzly is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jordon gets his way!
Even with his hooks in, Jordon manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jordon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grizzly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grizzly manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Jordon is now in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly tries to escape but Jordon is in control.
Grizzly is trying to improve his position.
Jordon in side control, throwing shots but Grizzly defends.
Grizzly is looking to get back to his feet here but Jordon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Grizzly's back.
Jordon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grizzly is defending well though. Jordon let's go of the attempt for now.
Jordon missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grizzly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jordon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grizzly knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grizzly for a finish.
Grizzly trying to get back to his feet but Jordon is in full control for now.
Grizzly is trying to break free.
Jordon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grizzly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jordon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aguta Grizzly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aguta Grizzly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grizzly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jordon missing with a left hand there. Grizzly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grizzly.
Grizzly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jordon works the jab nicely.
Grizzly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grizzly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aguta Grizzly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grizzly misses with a wild combination.
Grizzly throws a right hand that Jordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordon also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grizzly. Jordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grizzly tries to work over Jordon's front leg with a kick but Jordon checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grizzly throws a low kick but Jordon moves out of range easily.
Jordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jordon lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Grizzly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grizzly.
Grizzly throws a combination that misses
enabling Jordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Aguta Grizzly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordon throws a chopping leg kick but Grizzly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grizzly throws a right hand that Jordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordon also avoids with ease.
Jordon throws a counter high kick but Grizzly was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grizzly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grizzly moves away from the strike by Jordon.
Jordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jordon takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grizzly.
Still in the clinch, Grizzly scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grizzly lands with a left to the head.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon has a couple of punches blocked by Grizzly.
Jordon digs a right hand underneath Grizzly's ribcage. Grizzly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grizzly is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grizzly.
Jordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grizzly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grizzly misses with some punches.
Jordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grizzly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Grizzly swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordon misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordon lands a body shot.
Jordon lands an uppercut.
Jordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordon goes for a takedown attempt but Grizzly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab, jab by Grizzly - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly drops his hands momentarily and Jordon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grizzly misses with a double jab.
Grizzly thuds his right hand into Jordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jordon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Grizzly to counter with a crisp jab.
Jordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grizzly.
Jordon lands a nice hook to Grizzly's body. Grizzly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jordon lands a slapping body shot.
Grizzly looks to land a combination but Jordon avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jordon lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grizzly tries to escape but Jordon is in control.
Jordon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Jordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grizzly tries to buck Jordon off but Jordon is having none of it.
Grizzly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grizzly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jordon.
Sloppy strikes there by Jordon.
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 James Jordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aguta Grizzly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grizzly missing with a left hand there. Jordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Grizzly does no damage.
Grizzly thows a body kick. Jordon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jordon misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grizzly.
Grizzly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aguta Grizzly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordon shoots in for a takedown but Grizzly shows good takedown defense.
Grizzly misses with a kick to the body
and Jordon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grizzly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon advances to full mount.
Grizzly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grizzly wants to get up but he can't break Jordon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jordon has his foot on Grizzly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grizzly works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grizzly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grizzly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grizzly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grizzly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grizzly throws a big elbow that misses.
Jordon has his foot on Grizzly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grizzly works his way back into a safe position though.
Grizzly is looking to stand up but Jordon won't let him.
Grizzly trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Grizzly passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Grizzly there.
Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grizzly pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grizzly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grizzly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jordon's head.
Grizzly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grizzly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jordon's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly throws an elbow that misses. Jordon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grizzly's guard. Nice move by Jordon!
Grizzly wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
James Jordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grizzly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordon with a nice head shot there.
Grizzly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordon.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Grizzly is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Grizzly keeps moving.
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 James Jordon.
I think Jordon 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jordon!
During a confident post fight interview, James Jordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Soszynski (ranked 1508 p4p, 210 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 1836 p4p, 239 weight class). Soszynski's entrance music is Fire and Flame by Rotting Christ. A fine choice. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
214 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Krystian Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soszynski misses with a double jab.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soszynski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski controls the position for a moment.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soszynski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Soszynski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soszynski is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Soszynski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Soszynski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soszynski controlling the position well.
Soszynski is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Soszynski is defending it quite comfortably.
Soszynski trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soszynski sees it coming and defends easily.
Soszynski is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soszynski trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Soszynski is defending well.
Soszynski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soszynski sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soszynski wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is thwarting Soszynski's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamden Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soszynski counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soszynski.
Soszynski lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Soszynski takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Kamden Jackson has been cut.
Soszynski circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Jackson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Soszynski wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krystian Soszynski!
After winning the bout, Krystian Soszynski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kamden Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'.
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