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MFC-13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Bebok (ranked 22925 p4p, 3136 weight class) and Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 371 p4p, 267 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Naruesorn Chaiyachue was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 11 - 90 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaiyachue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
I was talking to Bebok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bebok misses with a punch on the inside.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue tightens his grip and picks Bebok up, before dumping him to the ground. Bebok manages to land in guard.
Chaiyachue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bebok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok trying to control the position.
Bebok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaiyachue.
Bebok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok is really struggling to control Chaiyachue but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chaiyachue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaiyachue is stalling in the full guard.
Bebok trying to keep a closed guard but Chaiyachue is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chaiyachue forces Bebok back against the cage and clinches.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue's coach down at Rising Sun Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chaiyachue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue blocks an uppercut.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bebok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chaiyachue has managed to clinch.
Bebok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Bebok misses with the head strike.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries for a takedown but Bebok manages to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue fails to pull guard.
Andrzej Bebok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruesorn Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.
Chaiyachue jumps guard but Bebok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is trying to drag Bebok to the mat but Bebok just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaiyachue presses Bebok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaiyachue obliges.
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!
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Bebok's ribcage.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chaiyachue rushes Bebok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bebok throws a head punch that misses.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok misses with some punches.
Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries for a takedown but Bebok manages to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bebok walks away with a smile on his face. Chaiyachue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bebok, pushing him back against the cage.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.
Chaiyachue gets control of Bebok's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chaiyachue will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaiyachue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chaiyachue looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaiyachue, not yet.
Chaiyachue scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebok looks for a takedown but Chaiyachue sprawls well.
Bebok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaiyachue swivels and escapes.
Bebok clinches up against the cage.
Chaiyachue jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue pushes Bebok off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bebok, pushing him back against the cage.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bebok clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue has managed to slip his arm under Bebok's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bebok is tapping out! Submission win for Chaiyachue.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
A relieved looking Naruesorn Chaiyachue 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 3592 p4p, 24102 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 316 p4p, 445 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. Mehdi Kanaani had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Krzysztof Zakrzewski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kanaani.
Zakrzewski tries to buck Kanaani off but Kanaani is having none of it.
Kanaani tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zakrzewski's legs.
Kanaani landing a few strikes.
Kanaani is working Zakrzewski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kanaani lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Kanaani's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kanaani lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani working away.
Zakrzewski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kanaani content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zakrzewski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kanaani lands some shots froms side control.
Zakrzewski tries to improve position but can't.
Kanaani working the ground and pound from side control.
Kanaani is putting a hurting on Zakrzewski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kanaani is working Zakrzewski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kanaani lands an elbow.
Kanaani remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zakrzewski looks winded!
Kanaani working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kanaani scoring with punches from side control.
Kanaani looks up at the clock and then as Zakrzewski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kanaani smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kanaani takes a little break here. Zakrzewski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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!
Kanaani lands some shots froms side control.
Kanaani staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani working the head and body with strikes.
Kanaani landing strikes.
Kanaani landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zakrzewski some visible discomfort.
Kanaani controls the position from side control.
Kanaani working away.
Kanaani taking a breather here.
Zakrzewski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kanaani working the ground and pound.
Kanaani 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.
Kanaani grinds an elbow into Zakrzewski's temple.
Kanaani is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zakrzewski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kanaani scores with punches from side control.
Kanaani scores with punches from side control.
Kanaani lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani tries to advance to mount but Zakrzewski denies him.
Kanaani in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zakrzewski taking a bit of punishment here - Kanaani scoring with strikes.
Zakrzewski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani working the ground and pound.
Kanaani scoring with punches and elbows.
Kanaani is chipping away with strikes.
Kanaani cracks Zakrzewski with a big right hand but Zakrzewski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kanaani controlling the position from side mount.
Kanaani lands a nice forearm strike.
Kanaani lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Kanaani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zakrzewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kanaani lands a couple of digs.
Kanaani chips away with some ground and pound.
Kanaani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Mehdi Kanaani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kanaani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
 Zakrzewski is rocked!
Kanaani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zakrzewski is still in real trouble! Can Kanaani finish him?
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard here.
Kanaani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanaani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Kanaani postures up and lands a big shot to Zakrzewski's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zakrzewski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kanaani lands a couple of digs.
Kanaani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kanaani cracks Zakrzewski with a solid left hand.
Kanaani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kanaani content to stall in guard here.
Kanaani has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kanaani cracks Zakrzewski with a solid left hand.
Kanaani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kanaani sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kanaani cracks Zakrzewski with a solid left hand.
Kanaani engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kanaani is working Zakrzewski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanaani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Kanaani controlling from the top position.
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kanaani sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kanaani.
Kanaani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kanaani landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kanaani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kanaani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kanaani is in close to Zakrzewski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kanaani chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanaani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanaani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanaani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zakrzewski is aggressively charging in as Kanaani backs up avoiding any damage. Kanaani tosses out a jab and Zakrzewski runs right into it face first! Zakrzewski is out cold! Kanaani dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zakrzewski's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
An out of breath Mehdi Kanaani thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Bushman (ranked 1824 p4p, 19178 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 214 p4p, 487 weight class). Andor Kovacs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrence Bushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Kovacs tenderised Bushman's leg. Bushman is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Bushman tenderised Kovacs's leg. Kovacs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Bushman moves out of range.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Bushman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bushman connects with a right hand. Kovacs shakes it off.
Bushman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs misses with a body shot.
Kovacs swings for the body but Bushman moves out of range.
Bushman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bushman is looking to slow Kovacs down with leg kicks.
Bushman checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushman punishes Kovacs's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bushman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bushman misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Bushman misses.
A big right from Bushman misses.
Kovacs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushman counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bushman. That snapped Kovacs's head back.
Bushman misses with a low kick.
Kovacs flicks out a counter leg kick but Bushman steps away.
Bushman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bushman throws a hook to the side of Kovacs's head but Kovacs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs fails with the takedown.
Kovacs connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushman lands a jab to the nose.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the body
and Bushman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bushman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Bushman.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushman tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bushman misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Bushman's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bushman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushman missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Bushman misses.
Kovacs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Bushman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bushman is able to avoid easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bushman.
Bushman misses with a body kick.
Kovacs flicks out a counter leg kick but Bushman steps away.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovacs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovacs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bushman rather than just go for the knockout.
Bushman lands with an overhand left.
Bushman lands a nice looking body shot.
Bushman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kovacs.
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
A good leg kick by Bushman.
A leg kick checked by Bushman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Bushman throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs slips under a jab.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovacs should have avoided that one.
Bushman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs throws a leg kick
and Bushman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bushman scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bushman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the body
and Bushman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bushman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovacs.
A big right from Bushman misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Bushman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bushman throws a hook to the side of Kovacs's head but Kovacs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick.
Kovacs fails with a takedown attempt.
Bushman scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushman.
Bushman checks the leg kick.
Bushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Kovacs throws a leg kick
and Bushman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovacs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bushman loads up on a big right hand but Kovacs slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bushman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs lands a right hook to the body.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bushman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovacs at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs tries to land a leg kick but Bushman saw it coming and moves away.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Terrence Bushman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bushman connects with a leg kick.
Bushman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kovacs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bushman scores with a leg kick.
Bushman throws a push kick but Kovacs slaps the foot to one side.
Kovacs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Bushman.
Bushman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Bushman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bushman.
Kovacs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kovacs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bushman has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Kovacs both land. Nice combination.
Kovacs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs misses the body punch
and Bushman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bushman cracks Kovacs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovacs throws a leg kick
and Bushman counters with a thumping low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bushman.
Bushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Bushman cracks a nice hook into Kovacs's ribs.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Bushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Bushman misses its intended target.
Kovacs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushman is out of range and Kovacs settles back down.
Kovacs moves out of range of the body kick from Bushman.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovacs.
Bushman throws a big shot that misses.
Bushman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Bushman is looking to chop away at Kovacs's legs.
Bushman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovacs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bushman counters with a right hand to the body.
Bushman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushman misses with a body shot.
Bushman throws a leg kick but Kovacs checks it.
Bushman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bushman - that will leave a mark!
Bushman throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacs.
Bushman lands a jab to Kovacs's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushman throws a chopping leg kick but Kovacs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bushman. Kovacs shrugs it off though.
Bushman scores with a nice right hand.
Bushman misses with a low kick as Kovacs jumps back.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushman manages to avoid it.
Bushman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovacs misses the body punch
letting Bushman counter with a right hand.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bushman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bushman with a nice cross.
Bushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Bushman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bushman thuds his shin into the meat of Kovacs's side.
Kovacs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovacs needs to keep his hands up - Bushman had a free shot at his head there.
Bushman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovacs. That did some damage!
Bushman tests Kovacs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacs walks into a left hand.
Bushman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bushman checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Bushman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Bushman.
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!
A jab lands there for Bushman.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bushman throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bushman is just out of range.
Bushman throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bushman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushman.
Kovacs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovacs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bushman.
Bushman misses with a wild body shot.
Bushman throws an off balance right hand
and Kovacs counters with a good low kick that Bushman was not able to check.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushman manages to avoid it.
Kovacs misses with a double jab
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacs throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushman works Kovacs's body with a nice hook.
Bushman is looking to slow Kovacs down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Bushman as he connects with a hook.
Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bushman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bushman checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Bushman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrence Bushman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Kovacs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Bushman.
Bushman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovacs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bushman eats them both and turns towards Kovacs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kovacs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushman throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bushman coming out on top.
Bushman scores with a kick to the body.
Kovacs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bushman is able to avoid easily.
Bushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bushman counters with a good, hard body kick but Kovacs shrugs it off.
Bushman misses with a low kick.
Bushman cracks Kovacs with a good jab.
Kovacs throws a solid leg kick but Bushman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovacs.
Kovacs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bushman is out of range.
Kovacs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Bushman blocks the low kick.
Kovacs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bushman digs a good body shot into Kovacs's ribs.
A good leg kick by Kovacs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushman scores with a spinning back kick!
Kovacs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovacs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Bushman moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovacs checks a leg kick.
Bushman throws a front kick that sends Kovacs stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Bushman.
Bushman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters circling a little - Bushman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Bushman misses its intended target.
Bushman punishes Kovacs's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Bushman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bushman 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Bushman!
In defeat, Andor Kovacs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 1735 p4p, 23069 weight class) and Ethan Campbell (ranked 240 p4p, 536 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Let's hear it for the boy. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey 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.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Anstey stands up over Campbell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Anstey drops back looking for a leg! Campbell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Campbell manages to kick Anstey off! Anstey jumps back into Campbell's guard.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey connects with a couple of short punches.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anstey lands a nice short elbow.
Campbell has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anstey is nestled in close to Campbell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey moves into full mount! Campbell won't be happy about that!
Anstey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anstey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Campbell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Campbell is rocked!
Campbell working to try and regain half guard.
Anstey 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.
Anstey lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Campbell! Anstey sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Campbell and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1805 p4p, 3726 weight class) and Alan West (ranked 250 p4p, 429 weight class). Shima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Alan West told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan West!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shima.
Decent striking displayed by Shima there.
Shima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West is rocked!
Shima misses the body punch
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
West walks straight into a right hand from Shima - that's dropped him! Shima jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save West from any more punishment! West complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 754 p4p, 3654 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 93 p4p, 383 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira moves away from the strike by Martinez.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Vieira's defenses.
Vieira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vieira duly obliges.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vieira shoots in but Martinez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Vieira.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vieira tries to move into range but Martinez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martinez drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Vieira has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martinez throws a strike but Vieira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martinez is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
Martinez wants to sweep but Vieira has passed to side control!
Martinez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Martinez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
Martinez is trying to stand back up.
Vieira is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez wants to control his opponent's hands but Vieira gets his hands free.
Martinez wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vieira controlling the positon.
Vieira has the hooks in. Martinez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to get the hooks in deep but Martinez pushed the leg off.
Martinez tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vieira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Martinez tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eli Vieira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vieira defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira has control of an arm but Martinez manages to advance to Vieira's back!
Vieira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Martinez lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vieira's head.
Martinez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Vieira reverses the position brilliantly into Martinez's guard!
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vieira passes into half guard.
Martinez wants to sweep but Vieira has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Martinez is trying to reverse the position but instead Vieira has taken his back - oops!
Vieira keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Martinez is defending well though. Vieira let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Martinez wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
Vieira working for the choke.
Martinez can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vieira has the hooks in. Martinez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vieira not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez tries to roll but Vieira sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martinez fails with the takedown
and Vieira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Vieira avoids the damage to the body.
Vieira managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Vieira turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vieira manages to end up in side control.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is dominant here and he's now got Martinez's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira controlling well, preventing Martinez from escaping the position.
Martinez showing good submission defense here.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but Vieira has full control of the position and if anything, Martinez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez fending off the submission attempt from Vieira.
Vieira is looking to control Martinez but Martinez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
Martinez showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to get back to his feet but Vieira is in full control for now.
Martinez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
Martinez trying to control the action but Vieira just sinks the hooks in.
Eli Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vieira looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vieira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vieira is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
Martinez trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vieira.
Martinez is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vieira has his opponent's back but Martinez is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Vieira.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vieira! But no joy.
Javier Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez lands a jab to the nose.
Javier Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieira sprawls well. Vieira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Vieira.
I've got Vieira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 1280 p4p, 22901 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 123 p4p, 373 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 81 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nastula.
Nastula tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nastula defends it well.
Nastula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nastula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to control from the top but Nastula keeps moving.
Hall pushes down on Nastula's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying to control. Nastula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nastula has a hand on Hall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hall has hold of Nastula's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nastula manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nastula has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nastula!
Hall 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! Nastula rolls with it to try and escape but Hall cranks on the arm and Nastula is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Richard Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1499 p4p, 1925 weight class) and Hermio Junior (ranked 201 p4p, 247 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pick up man. Sparky Anderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hermio Junior!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.
Junior with a poor takedown
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Junior wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anderson turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Junior looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anderson passes into side control!
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Junior looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior is trying to escape the mount but Anderson keeps good control and instead manages to take Junior's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Junior is in bad spot here.
Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Junior prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working for the choke.
Junior tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Junior manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Junior.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Junior's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Junior is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Junior isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Junior on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
You can see the frustration on Junior's face as Anderson controls the position.
Anderson wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into full mount!
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior regains half guard.
Anderson moves nicely into side control.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior is trying to improve his position.
Junior is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson gets to mount! Junior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Junior is having none of it.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
Junior can't escape the position.
Anderson is looking for the choke from the back position but Junior is controlling his hands well.
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Junior rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anderson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Junior regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
Junior tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Anderson trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson is trying for a kimura here. Junior looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anderson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 712 p4p, 1956 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 83 p4p, 191 weight class). Mercer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. 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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29
170
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20 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
Peramaki misses with a straight left.
Mercer lands a big head kick that sends Peramaki tumbling to the mat! Mercer takes a step backwards and waves Peramaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Peramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peramaki throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer throws a fast counter high kick but Peramaki manages to duck under it in time.
Mercer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Peramaki fails to land with a series of 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!
Peramaki avoids the head kick by Mercer.
As Mercer looks to move away, Peramaki throws a big counter combo but Mercer just gets out of the way.
Nice shot by Peramaki.
 It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Mercer digs a good hook to Peramaki's body.
Peramaki misses with an uppercut
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer thuds his shin into the meat of Peramaki's side.
Mercer lands a big head kick that sends Peramaki tumbling to the mat! Mercer takes a step backwards and waves Peramaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Peramaki is rocked!
Peramaki throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Peramaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer drops Peramaki with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mercer 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 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer is the new lightweight champion!
As Bobby Mercer got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.
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