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MMAHKI 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pollos Hermanos (ranked 24460 p4p, 4230 weight class) and Mark The Hammer (ranked 525 p4p, 454 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pollos Hermanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hermanos as he jumps to the side.
The Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Hermanos has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but Hermanos won't allow it.
The Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hermanos uses from the top position.
Hermanos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hammer is on top in guard.
Hermanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Hammer wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
The Hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Hammer wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well.
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer is looking to control Hermanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Hammer avoid being mounted?
The Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Hammer tries to get to full guard but Hermanos has control of the leg.
Hermanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos trying to control from The Hammer's half guard. The Hammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Hammer is pulling down on Hermanos's head. It's preventing any offense from Hermanos, at least for the moment.
The Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hermanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving.
The Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermanos is aware though and is defending well.
The Hammer is trying to control the position but Hermanos postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hammer seems keen to control Hermanos's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Hammer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hermanos looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hermanos looking to control.
Hermanos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hermanos wants to control the position but The Hammer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hermanos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Hammer trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
The Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark The Hammer will probably get the nod.
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.
The Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hermanos tries to avoid it but The Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hermanos to the ground. Hermanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hermanos's waist but Hermanos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Hammer off to one side.
Hermanos shoots in and bounces The Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Hammer is looking for a triangle but Hermanos pushes his legs off easily.
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Hammer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermanos wants to get up but he can't break The Hammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hermanos lands a couple of digs.
Hermanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermanos is one step ahead there.
Hermanos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hermanos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Hammer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermanos tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
The Hammer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hermanos is defending well. The Hammer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hermanos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! The Hammer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark The Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikora Tama (ranked 3762 p4p, 3644 weight class) and Jack Crusher (ranked 424 p4p, 415 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Crusher !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tama.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tama thinking.
Tama rushes Crusher and presses him up against the cage.
Tama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tama taking a breather.
Tama gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crusher to keep the fight standing.
Tama misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama jumps guard but Crusher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tama is trying to break the clinch but Crusher is controlling him.
Crusher blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tama gets full guard.
Tama is looking for a triangle but Crusher pushes his legs off easily.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tama being controlled here, momentarily.
Crusher preventing the sweep.
Crusher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher works over Tama with some ground and pound from guard.
Tama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.
Tama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tama trying to strike off his back.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tama looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crusher is in close to Tama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Crusher chips away with some ground and pound.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses.
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crusher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tama looking for a sweep. Not yet Tama, not yet.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Tama keeps moving.
Crusher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crusher works over Tama with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tama wants to control the position but Crusher says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tama wants to improve his position but Crusher is controlling well.
Crusher trying to control from half guard but Tama is working away.
Crusher passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tama keeps working.
Crusher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crusher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tama shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crusher sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crusher trying to control here.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack Crusher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crusher throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tama thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crusher 's head.
Tama trying to control from half guard but Crusher is working away.
Tama is nestled in close to Crusher , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crusher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher gets back to full guard.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Crusher is keeping the position.
Crusher working for a triangle but Tama defends it easily.
Crusher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crusher thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crusher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tama is one step ahead there.
Tama trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom.
Crusher is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tama frees his head nicely. Oh but Crusher has switched to an armbar! Tama is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Crusher !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanjiro Namikaze (ranked 3493 p4p, 5608 weight class) and Seo Boy (ranked 282 p4p, 364 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanjiro Namikaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seo Boy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namikaze feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boy looking to control.
We've been hearing that Namikaze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Namikaze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boy wants to stand but Namikaze is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy keeping full guard, as Namikaze tries to pass.
Namikaze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Namikaze is proving a slippery customer.
Namikaze stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position.
Namikaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Namikaze looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Namikaze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Namikaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namikaze is working Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Namikaze controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namikaze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Namikaze 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.
Namikaze landing some decent shots from guard.
Namikaze cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Namikaze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Namikaze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boy's head.
Namikaze landing some decent shots from guard.
Boy looking to control.
Namikaze 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.
Namikaze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Namikaze landing with the ground and pound.
Namikaze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Namikaze trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Namikaze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namikaze lands a couple of elbows.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namikaze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Namikaze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Namikaze tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Boy has momentary wrist control but Namikaze slips an elbow through the middle.
Namikaze postures up and lands a big shot to Boy's brow.
Boy keeping full guard, as Namikaze tries to pass.
Namikaze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namikaze cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Namikaze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Namikaze cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Namikaze is stalling in the full guard.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namikaze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boy's guard.
Boy is looking to control Namikaze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boy avoid being mounted?
Namikaze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Namikaze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Namikaze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Namikaze not doing much here.
Namikaze is nestled in close to Boy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boy has hold of Namikaze's hands but Namikaze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Namikaze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boy is trying to stand up here but Namikaze is controlling him well.
Namikaze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Namikaze prevents Boy from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boy is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namikaze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namikaze prevents Boy from getting the reversal.
Namikaze unloading with bombs!
Namikaze landing shots from mount.
Namikaze controlling the position easily from mount.
Namikaze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Namikaze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Namikaze is landing with some decent strikes but Boy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boy is in a horrible position here. Namikaze smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Namikaze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Namikaze looking to finish Boy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boy!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanjiro Namikaze 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.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Namikaze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Namikaze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boy defends it nicely.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Namikaze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boy!
Boy is being controlled here.
We've been informed that Boy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tanjiro Namikaze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Namikaze working away.
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.
Namikaze working the ground and pound.
Namikaze working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Namikaze scoring with punches and elbows.
Boy tries to escape but Namikaze is in control.
Boy looking for a sweep but Namikaze has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Namikaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Namikaze lands a big shot there that rocks Boy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is bucking up trying to escape but Namikaze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Namikaze dominating with strikes here.
Namikaze controlling the pace for now.
Namikaze with a couple of short strikes.
Namikaze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boy looks a forlorn figure.
 Boy is rocked!
Namikaze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boy looks a forlorn figure.
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Namikaze finish him?
Namikaze postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Boy in real trouble here! The ref calls for Boy to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanjiro Namikaze!
Tanjiro Namikaze thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colt Bennet (ranked 2792 p4p, 3370 weight class) and Aeson Beckley (ranked 227 p4p, 264 weight class). Aeson Beckley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeson Beckley!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckley on the side of the head.
Beckley walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Beckley moves into the clinch.
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Beckley is out of range.
Beckley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beckley's head backwards.
Beckley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beckley is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley has Bennet pressed against the cage, preventing Bennet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bennet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beckley has him pressed against the cage.
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bennet!
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beckley has time to react.
Beckley moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beckley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beckley at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Beckley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Beckley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beckley is rocked!
Bennet lands with a right and another and another! Beckley is in big trouble! Bennet lands again and this time it's lights out for Beckley! A quality knockout there for Bennet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colt Bennet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Topf Deckel (ranked 3715 p4p, 2231 weight class) and Ali Garcia (ranked 452 p4p, 295 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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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ali Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deckel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deckel wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Garcia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deckel 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.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Deckel is defending well.
Deckel is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is just content to waste time from the top position. Deckel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Deckel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deckel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deckel is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Deckel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deckel looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deckel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Deckel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deckel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.
Garcia pushes Deckel up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Deckel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Garcia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deckel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Garcia reaches up to try and control the position but Deckel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Garcia rolls and tries to escape and now Deckel has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia trying to control the position but Deckel manages to sink in the hooks.
Deckel is cranking Garcia's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Garcia! He's tightened the choke and Garcia is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Topf Deckel!
Our winner, Topf Deckel, 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldemir Santos (ranked 3984 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Hamed Juniorss (ranked 519 p4p, 326 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aldemir Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamed Juniorss!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Juniorss counters with a right hand to the body.
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Juniorss was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Juniorss wants to get back to his feet but Santos passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juniorss is looking to improve his position.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juniorss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juniorss can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the pace.
Juniorss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos wants to take a breather but Juniorss is having none of it.
Juniorss won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Juniorss is concentrating on defense, preventing Santos from advancing position.
Juniorss wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss scores with a nice strike.
Juniorss digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.
Juniorss lands with a right that hurts Santos. Santos looks to clinch but Juniorss throws a short knee that drops Santos. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Hamed Juniorss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arman Brown (ranked 1743 p4p, 3516 weight class) and Kip Stern (ranked 277 p4p, 481 weight class). Stern has chosen Fight 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arman Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Stern!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stern rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Stern is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown 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 Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 1184 p4p, 1058 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 179 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enokentiy Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimov thuds his right hand into Tsuruta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsuruta.
Klimov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Klimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov has his feet on Tsuruta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been told by Klimov's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimov swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Klimov didn't expect that.
Klimov is looking to stand back up but Tsuruta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klimov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is keen to just control but Klimov is a slippery customer.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Klimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Klimov is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klimov is looking to improve his position.
Klimov is trying to stand.
Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Klimov has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta wants to control but Klimov is keeping him busy.
Klimov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klimov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klimov tries to get out of the position.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Klimov's hands, connecting with Klimov's forehead.
Tsuruta slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Klimov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Klimov's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Klimov dodges it nicely.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Klimov is working from the bottom.
Klimov is trying to stand back up but Tsuruta is controlling him
Tsuruta prevents Klimov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta tries to pass to full mount but Klimov defends it.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Klimov gets back to full guard.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tsuruta trying to control but Klimov is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimov misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsuruta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Enokentiy Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Klimov throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Klimov counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta is rocked!
Klimov drops Tsuruta with a straight right hand, right on the button! Klimov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enokentiy Klimov!
A relieved looking Enokentiy Klimov 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Draught (ranked 1412 p4p, 3193 weight class) and Floyd Gayweather (ranked 171 p4p, 373 weight class). Draught comes into the arena with JACKEDANDSTACKEDMASSMONSTER blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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280
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Draught!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gayweather defending well as Draught loads up on a big left hand.
Gayweather tries to counter with a clinch but Draught shakes him off and moves away.
Draught misses with a takedown attempt
and Gayweather holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gayweather lands a good knee to the midsection. Draught won't want to take too many of those.
Gayweather with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Carlton Draught has been cut.
Gayweather scores with a shot to the side of Draught's head.
Draught tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Draught takes a shot to the head.
Draught is working for takedown but Gayweather is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Draught. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gayweather pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gayweather stops a takedown attempt from Draught.
Draught wants to take the fight to the mat but Gayweather manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Draught's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gayweather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gayweather.
Draught is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Gayweather as the two fighters clinch.
Gayweather stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gayweather lands an uppercut.
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Gayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gayweather works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gayweather landing knees to the head.
Gayweather lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gayweather lands a knee to the body.
Gayweather lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gayweather obliges.
Gayweather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Draught's face.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Gayweather.
Gayweather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Draught blocks it with crossed arms.
Gayweather lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carlton Draught's cut is getting worse.
Gayweather stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gayweather is pressed up against the cage. Draught has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gayweather down to the mat. Gayweather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draught shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Draught's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gayweather slips a jab from Draught.
Gayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draught shoots and misses
and Gayweather holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on Gayweather - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gayweather leaning against his opponent.
Gayweather has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Draught seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gayweather can turn it around.
Draught has clasped his hands together around Gayweather's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Draught throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Draught is looking to take a break and control but Gayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draught working away.
Draught tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gayweather is trying to get back to half guard.
Gayweather is trying to buck Draught off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draught postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Draught misses with the ground and pound.
Gayweather is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Draught is controlling him well.
Gayweather tries to improve position but can't.
Draught tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gayweather's legs.
Gayweather regains half guard, as Draught was trying to land strikes.
Draught wants to free his trapped foot but Gayweather is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gayweather pushes Draught off looking to stand but Draught dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Draught trying to mount his opponent but Gayweather defends it.
Gayweather is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gayweather pushes Draught off looking to stand but Draught dives back in and keeps control.
Gayweather is trying to get back to full guard.
Draught stalling away here and it's allowed Gayweather to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Draught trying to control but Gayweather is working from the bottom.
Gayweather is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Draught's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Draught.
Gayweather looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gayweather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gayweather wants it to stay on the feet.
Draught throws a hook but Gayweather avoids it easily.
Draught shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gayweather defends it nicely.
Draught looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draught with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gayweather counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gayweather.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Draught. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gayweather stalls.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather is pressed up against the cage. Draught has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gayweather down to the mat. Gayweather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carlton Draught seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draught dives in for a single leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gayweather tries to counter with a clinch but Draught shakes him off and moves away.
Gayweather pushes Draught back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gayweather scores with a knee to the head.
Gayweather taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Floyd Gayweather seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Gayweather - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draught is looking for a takedown.
Gayweather stalling in the clinch.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather crunches a lovely knee into Draught's ribcage.
Gayweather lands a right hand.
Gayweather lands with a right to the head.
Gayweather dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gayweather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gayweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draught looking for a takedown.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gayweather lands with a right to the head.
Carlton Draught's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Draught letting Gayweather take a breather here.
Gayweather lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gayweather lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gayweather.
Gayweather slows down the pace here.
Gayweather scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Gayweather.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather leaning against his opponent.
Gayweather stops a takedown attempt from Draught.
Gayweather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Draught's face.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Carlton Draught's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A knee to the head by Gayweather.
Gayweather slows down the pace here.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gayweather stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather landing knees to the head.
Draught is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gayweather is defending well.
Gayweather lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Draught takes a shot to the head.
Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but Draught blocks with his arms.
Gayweather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gayweather gets underhooks to prevent Draught's takedown attempt.
Gayweather tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draught's elbow.
Gayweather stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gayweather working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Gayweather.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlton Draught's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Floyd Gayweather!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Gordon (ranked 394 p4p, 1178 weight class) and Celestyn Kluz (ranked 59 p4p, 176 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home - Ditty ft. Skylar Grey. Kluz has chosen Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz is looking to clinch.
Gordon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gordon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Kluz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kluz tries to move into range but Gordon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Kluz moved away.
Gordon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kluz.
Kluz wants to clinch
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon feints and then cracks Kluz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluz down.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluz moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Gordon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kluz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon lands with a hook. Kluz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Gordon. That snapped Kluz's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Gordon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kluz throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluz darts in trying to clinch
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Kluz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Gordon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kluz really felt that one!
Gordon misses with a hook.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Gordon lands a jab to Kluz's midsection.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Kluz needs to keep his hands up - Gordon had a free shot at his head there.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Kluz saw that one coming.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz wants to clinch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluz.
Gordon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kluz throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Kluz.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluz looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kluz.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz misses with a body punch.
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Kluz taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lamar Gordon's cut is getting worse.
Kluz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamar Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kluz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluz can do to turn this around?
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Kluz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kluz.
A short right from Kluz on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
Kluz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gordon is defending well for now.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluz.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Kluz's ribcage. Kluz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kluz is breathing heavily.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluz.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kluz working aggressively here.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Kluz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamar Gordon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Kluz working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluz.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kluz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kluz.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lamar Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.
Kluz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon tests Kluz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon scores with a push kick.
Gordon lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluz misses the target.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon lands a left and a right that send Kluz crashing to the mat, dazed. Gordon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kluz is rocked!
It looks like Celestyn Kluz has been cut.
Gordon lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kluz falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gordon dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
Lamar Gordon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'All thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. You are my sheppard and I thank you for saving me my king.'.
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