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SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 1598 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Jaquon Jones (ranked 213 p4p, 319 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orlov slips under a jab from Jones.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Orlov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orlov on the side of the head.
 It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Jones slips under a jab.
No joy there for Orlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlov misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Orlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Solis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Orlov throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov misses with the combination.
Jones throws a fast counter high kick but Orlov manages to duck under it in time.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov lands a front kick.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tests Orlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orlov misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Orlov tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a big counter head kick but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Jones lands with a hook. Orlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Orlov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Orlov! Jones lets Orlov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Orlov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Oh Orlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jones 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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jones backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Orlov's temple! It sends Orlov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jones celebrates and the doctors try to help Orlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jaquon Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Makres (ranked 1136 p4p, 2803 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 177 p4p, 387 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makres might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SABATON - Coat of Arms. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Davido Monto enters the cage!
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15 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Makres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makres closes the distance but Monto moves to the side
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Makres fights it but they end up in guard.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makres wants to stand up but Monto is controlling him.
Monto throws an elbow that misses. Makres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monto's guard. Nice move by Makres!
Makres tries to stand but Monto is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makres has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Makres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto is looking for a triangle but Makres pushes his legs off easily.
Makres stands and steps away. Monto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Monto fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Makres lands but Monto takes it in his stride.
Monto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Makres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Makres defends easily.
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres wants to stand but Monto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makres is aware though and is defending well.
Monto is working an open guard so Makres takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Makres dips to his left and cracks Monto with an uppercut!
Makres tests Monto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monto checks a low kick from Makres.
Monto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makres.
Monto moves out of range as Makres strikes.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres misses with a body kick.
Monto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makres's waist but Makres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto darts in looking for a takedown but Makres gets double underhooks and turns Monto into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.
Monto shoots in and drives through. Makres sprawls well.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt - Makres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monto doesn't manage to clinch there - Makres circles away.
No luck for Monto with that takedown attempt.
Makres is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Makres 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.
Monto closes the distance and clinches up with Makres, looking for a takedown. Monto pushes Makres against the cage but Makres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makres is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Makres circles away and we're back to standing.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Makres there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monto showed some decent athleticism there.
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makres is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold.
Makres pushes Monto off looking to stand but Monto dives back in and keeps control.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.
Makres makes his way to full guard, as Monto worked for a kimura.
Monto stops Makres from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makres has his feet on Monto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makres's waist but Makres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Makres is looking to counter with head kicks.
Monto looks for a takedown but Makres sprawls well.
Monto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monto tries for a takedown but Makres manages to get underhooks.
Makres gets underhooks to prevent Monto's takedown attempt.
Monto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makres prevents it.
Makres taking a breather.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
Monto is breathing heavily.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres cracks Monto with a nice body shot.
Monto prevents a body shot from Makres.
Makres lands a body punch.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makres presses Monto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makres after a bit of a struggle.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Makres is trying to stall.
Monto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makres regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Makres manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monto shoots in looking for a takedown. Makres tries to sprawl out of it but Monto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Makres dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monto.
Makres throws Monto to one side and escapes!
John Makres is winning the standup battle so far.
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into Makres's guard.
Makres is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Makres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Makres lands a nice uppercut.
Monto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monto wants the takedown. Makres is fighting it off but Monto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makres's guard against the cage.
Makres wants to get back to his feet but Monto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Makres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.
Monto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Makres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makres looks for the body kick but Monto saw that one coming.
Monto looks for a takedown but Makres sprawls well.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makres is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Makres circles away and we're back to standing.
Makres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makres counters with a two punch combo.
Makres moves into the clinch successfully.
Monto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Monto is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makres crunches a lovely knee into Monto's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Makres.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monto avoids it.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makres.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monto takes a shot to the head.
Makres scores a nice knee to the body.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Monto's head.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Monto tries to pull guard but Makres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makres slowing the pace effectively.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Monto.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Monto avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Monto tries for a takedown but Makres manages to get underhooks.
Monto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres is leaning against Monto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Monto controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres controlling the action here for a moment.
Monto tries to pull guard but Makres holds him up against the cage and eventually Monto drops back down to his feet.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
Makres just leaning against Monto, taking a breather.
John Makres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monto wants a takedown but no success here.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davido Monto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Makres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Monto misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makres 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
During a confident post fight interview, John Makres 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Archer (ranked 403 p4p, 1574 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 63 p4p, 209 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kermit Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christophe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Archer to the ground. Christophe is now in Archer's guard.
Christophe trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christophe controls the pace.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Christophe wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christophe misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer thuds his shin into the meat of Christophe's side.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christophe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer throws a jab when Christophe was well out of range.
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Archer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christophe is keeping the position for now.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christophe controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Christophe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archer.
Christophe keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christophe trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Christophe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christophe is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christophe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christophe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christophe holds on and takes a little breather.
Christophe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer working some strikes from top position.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christophe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer won't allow Christophe to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Archer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Christophe has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Archer manages to get his head free but now Christophe has transitioned to an armbar! Archer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Christophe! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armand Christophe!
During a confident post fight interview, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kermit Archer was interviewed post fight and said 'The election is rigged.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 721 p4p, 1265 weight class) and Iain Tower (ranked 27 p4p, 44 weight class). Tower has chosen Kanye - Power as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice.
Tower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tower somewhat.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Tower.
Tower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slice connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tower scrambles back to his feet.
Tower shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Tower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slice can pounce on him.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tower takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slice lands the left hand.
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice lands with an overhand left.
Slice lands a leg kick that knocks Tower off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slice pushes Tower off and gets back to his feet.
Slice throws the kick towards the body but Tower avoids it.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTower.
Slice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tower looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Slice.
Tower gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slice can pounce on him.
Slice lands a big right hand that sends Tower crashing to the mat! Slice stays standing though and waves Tower back to his feet!
Slice thuds a left hand into Tower's body.
Tower goes for a double leg but Slice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slice continues to drive forward.
Slice jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slice cracks Tower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slice has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tower to stand back up!
 Tower is rocked!
Slice is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
You can see that Tower has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Slice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tower is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Tower out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
A less than humble Kimbo Slice misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dubaku Womba (ranked 997 p4p, 604 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 137 p4p, 87 weight class). Womba comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas. Kuwabara has chosen Kazuma Kuwabara Theme as his entrance music. 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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara rushes Womba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Womba digs a right hand underneath Kuwabara's ribcage. Kuwabara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Womba.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Kuwabara lands a hook that snaps the head of Womba backwards.
Womba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
Womba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuwabara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Womba's best efforts.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Womba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba drops an elbow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuwabara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara is defending against the submission attempts here by Womba.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba is posturing up here but Kuwabara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Womba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Womba has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuma Kuwabara 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 171 p4p, 653 weight class) and David King (ranked 30 p4p, 91 weight class). Kardashian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu Tang Clan - Gravel Pit. King has chosen Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King loads up on a big right hand but Kardashian slips the punch.
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kardashian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King slips under a jab from Kardashian.
Kardashian slips a jab and a cross from King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kardashian's head.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardashian with a hook.
It looks like David King has been cut.
We've been told by Kardashian's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Kardashian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kardashian counters with a straight right hand.
King's coach down at Bone Breakerz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kardashian misses with a hook.
A cross from Kardashian lands.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King throws a body punch but Kardashian moves out of range.
Kardashian throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King misses with a body shot.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kardashian rather than just go for the knockout.
Kardashian lands a right hook to the body.
King tests Kardashian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kardashian throws a good cross that connects.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kardashian throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
Kardashian lands the left hand.
King avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian takes one to the chin there.
Kardashian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for King.
King misses with the combination.
Kardashian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with a body shot.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Kardashian does a little dance to reset his feet.
King swings for the body but Kardashian moves out of range.
Kardashian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kardashian throws a hook but King blocks it.
Kardashian moves out of range of the strikes.
Kardashian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King defending well as Kardashian loads up on a big left hand.
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Kardashian swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Kardashian moves out of range as King strikes.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King digs a good hook to Kardashian's body.
Jab, jab by Kardashian - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kardashian to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws out a loose jab but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King is rocked!
King leaves his chin hanging out and Kardashian seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! King crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
David King spoke after the fight, saying 'Goin' t'pub afterwards, have a few pints & move on to the next chapter. I couldn't be mithered with it all anyway, you know what I mean? Can't be arsed'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 163 p4p, 307 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 27 p4p, 48 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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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 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalski blocks the body kick.
Kowalski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhapuro.
Kowalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalski scrambles back to his feet.
Murhapuro lands with a straight right. Kowalski didn't see that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Kowalski as Murhapuro shoots in.
Murhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Murhapuro lands.
A clash of legs there as Kowalski blocks the low kick.
Kowalski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Murhapuro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Murhapuro.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalski checks the leg kick.
Murhapuro sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalski defending well as Murhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalski lands with a right hand.
Kowalski walks into a jab.
Murhapuro shoots in looking for a takedown but Kowalski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murhapuro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauke Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski blocks a leg kick.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhapuro defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Murhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalski throws a hook but Murhapuro blocks it.
Murhapuro is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhapuro misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Murhapuro tries to clinch up.
Kowalski misses with a straight left.
Kowalski with a hook.
Murhapuro misses with a hook.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro misses with the body kick
and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski pushes down on Murhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kowalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murhapuro is just riding it out for now. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murhapuro is just riding it out for now. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalski trying to advance position but Murhapuro counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalski defends it easily.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhapuro is retaining full guard.
Murhapuro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kowalski passes Murhapuro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murhapuro is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murhapuro avoid being mounted?
Kowalski is trying to control the action in half guard but Murhapuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenny Kowalski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murhapuro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murhapuro misses with a hook
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro cracks Kowalski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pauke Murhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski checks a leg kick.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murhapuro misses with a body kick.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Murhapuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Murhapuro with that takedown attempt.
Kowalski blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalski gets caught flat footed, as Murhapuro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalski looking for subs off his back but Murhapuro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhapuro pulls his head out easily.
Kowalski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murhapuro is working away from the top position though.
Lenny Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhapuro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kowalski trying to control from the bottom.
Murhapuro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murhapuro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Murhapuro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski trying to control here.
Murhapuro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhapuro pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is defending well.
Murhapuro seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalski looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kowalski can't keep his opponent in guard - Murhapuro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murhapuro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kowalski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murhapuro.
Kowalski is trying to maintain the position but Murhapuro is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski is concentrating on defense, preventing Murhapuro from advancing position.
Kowalski is defending against the submission attempts here by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kowalski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kowalski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Murhapuro is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhapuro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhapuro misses the target.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Murhapuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhapuro misses with a kick to the body
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murhapuro won't be happy with that.
Murhapuro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Kowalski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski wants to take a breather but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Murhapuro is trying to get back to full guard.
Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Kowalski has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro trying to control but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kowalski is nestled in close to Murhapuro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murhapuro won't allow Kowalski to pass to mount.
Murhapuro with the active half guard here but Kowalski passes nicely into side control.
Murhapuro gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kowalski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murhapuro!
Kowalski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kowalski wants to control the pace but Murhapuro is squirming around nicely.
Kowalski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murhapuro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kowalski has control of Murhapuro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Murhapuro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kowalski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski unloads with some shots from mount but Murhapuro bucks and avoids them well.
Murhapuro tries to hold on but Kowalski postures up.
Murhapuro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kowalski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murhapuro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalski.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhapuro's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back.
Murhapuro controlling the position well.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kowalski is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhapuro taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murhapuro sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lenny Kowalski!
A relieved looking Lenny Kowalski 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Atunes (ranked 266 p4p, 473 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 42 p4p, 65 weight class). The key to victory for Antonio Atunes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Insanely flexible |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atunes as he jumps to the side.
Atunes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atunes swivels and escapes.
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atunes throws a counter high kick but Stark was just alert enough to avoid it.
Antonio Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Stark slips under a jab from Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Atunes takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark looks for a takedown but Atunes sprawls well.
Atunes connects with the punch.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Atunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atunes defends well and Stark ends up having to push Atunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Stark tries for a takedown but Atunes circles away easily
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Atunes's half guard.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Atunes defends the submission attempt.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atunes defends it well.
Stark 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Atunes is defending well.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atunes defends it well.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atunes is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Stark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Stark.
Stark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Atunes is avoiding damage well.
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Atunes is defending well.
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tony Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atunes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Atunes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Stark has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Atunes defend it? Stark steps over the head and cranks it - Atunes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Garuda (ranked 123 p4p, 152 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 22 p4p, 26 weight class). Garuda comes to the cage accompanied by Djiin Djiin. 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 27 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Mantak Garuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taneyev!
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
and Garuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taneyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taneyev lands a brutal head kick. Garuda looks out on his feet and Taneyev throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 18 p4p, 61 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 4 p4p, 10 weight class). Stalinovich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hell March. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Stalinovich lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Stalinovich has knocked Hopkins down with a huge combo! Stalinovich steps away and waves a wobbly Hopkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovich's shoulder, as Stalinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stalinovich gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hopkins is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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