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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Santos !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concrete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Concrete's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Concrete looking to control.
Concrete keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Concrete has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Santos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Concrete tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Concrete's guard.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos wants to control from the top but Concrete keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete trying to control the position.
Concrete uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Concrete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Concrete bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Concrete swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Concrete wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Concrete fails with a takedown attempt.
Concrete fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws a head kick but Concrete moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Concrete is trying to trip Santos . He has hold of a leg but Santos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Concrete persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Concrete stands up from Santos 's guard - Concrete perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concrete misses with an uppercut.
Concrete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Concrete's half guard.
Santos wants to stand up but Concrete manages to regain full guard.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos postures up.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Concrete working a defensive guard here.
Concrete bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concrete pushes down on Santos 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Concrete uses his free foot to push down on Santos 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos .
Santos looks gassed!
Concrete throwing strikes here but Santos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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!
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Concrete's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concrete working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Santos looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Concrete! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Clint Concrete!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aoki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Anthony both land. Nice combination.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Anthony tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anthony quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Anthony is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anthony looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Anthony defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Anthony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anthony tries to kick Aoki off but Aoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aoki fails to move to back control.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anthony is looking to escape.
Anthony has given up his back. Will we see Aoki going for some submissions?
Aoki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Anthony is trying to stand back up.
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
Aoki biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for the RNC.
Anthony preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aoki.
Anthony holding both Aoki 's hands and preventing any damage.
Anthony defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aoki's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki looking for the choke but no joy.
Aoki looking for the choke from the back.
Aoki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anthony is defending well though. Aoki let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aoki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anthony defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki tightening his grip on Anthony, looking for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anthony is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anthony!
Some wild striking there from Anthony.
A punch combination from Anthony misses.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Anthony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Anthony is avoiding it.
Aoki gets a takedown into half guard.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony is trying to stand.
Aoki is pressing down on Anthony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anthony is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anthony kicks Aoki off and gets back to his feet.
Donald Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Anthony.
Anthony throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aoki.
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anthony walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
Anthony tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Anthony!
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Aoki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Aoki has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anthony has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aoki has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anthony has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aoki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aoki.
Anthony showing good submission defense here.
Anthony showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anthony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki cracks Anthony with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Anthony misses with a head kick.
Aoki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anthony defends it nicely.
Donald Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anthony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anthony moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki walks into a jab.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anthony counters with a good low kick that Aoki was not able to check.
Donald Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Aoki.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Anthony.
Anthony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Anthony looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Donald Anthony is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anthony to the ground. Aoki is now in Anthony's guard.
Aoki Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anthony has his feet on Aoki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Anthony is avoiding it.
Anthony stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anthony scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anthony misses with a head kick.
Good work by Aoki as he checks the leg kick.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Anthony moved out of range.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony.
Anthony staying out of range there.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Anthony's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anthony wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aoki jumps guard and drags Anthony to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aoki is proving hard to escape from.
Aoki 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.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anthony has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aoki is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Anthony moved out of range.
Anthony misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Anthony.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki darts in and clinches Anthony up against the ropes.
Donald Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Aoki!
A victorious Aoki Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anders Jaerderoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Sun Gogoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jaerderoth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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148 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Jaerderoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Park Sun Gogoplata!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Jaerderoth both land. Nice combination.
Park Sun Gogoplata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gogoplata lands a leg kick that knocks Jaerderoth off balance momentarily.
Jaerderoth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gogoplata at a distance.
Gogoplata throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaerderoth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaerderoth takes a swing at Gogoplata's ribcage but misses.
Jaerderoth lands with a cross.
Jaerderoth pushes Gogoplata up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gogoplata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaerderoth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gogoplata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gogoplata wants to control but Jaerderoth is keeping him busy.
Gogoplata is looking for a kimura but Jaerderoth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gogoplata to get the leverage.
Gogoplata is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaerderoth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gogoplata with the ground and pound but Jaerderoth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaerderoth keeping moving, preventing Gogoplata from controlling successfully.
Gogoplata is working Jaerderoth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaerderoth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gogoplata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gogoplata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaerderoth is keeping the position for now.
Gogoplata trying to control but Jaerderoth is working from the bottom.
Gogoplata is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaerderoth has wrist control.
Jaerderoth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gogoplata.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gogoplata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata stopping the sweep attempt from Jaerderoth.
Gogoplata throws a big right hand that misses.
Gogoplata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaerderoth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gogoplata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gogoplata throws a strike but Jaerderoth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gogoplata 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! Jaerderoth rolls with it to try and escape but Gogoplata cranks on the arm and Jaerderoth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Park Sun Gogoplata!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is rusty cage. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fitch gets to his feet. Kessler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fitch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kessler's guard.
Fitch connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitch passes Kessler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kessler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitch content to control rather than advance.
Fitch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fitch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch decides to stand up.
Kessler misses the jab.
Nice shot by Kessler.
Fitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kessler is fending him off so far but Fitch persists. Nope, Kessler circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitch slips a jab from Kessler.
Kessler throws a leg kick but Fitch checks it.
Kessler swings for the body but Fitch moves out of range.
Kessler tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Kessler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kessler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitch.
Kessler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kessler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fitch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler can't keep his opponent in guard - Fitch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kessler is trying to maintain the position but Fitch is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Fitch.
Nice shot lands for Kessler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitch off the ropes and back into range.
Kessler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitch has time to react.
Kessler works the jab nicely.
Fitch is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fitch to the canvas! Fitch doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kessler keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikkel Kessler!
Mikkel Kessler looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Wow, I can't believe I won this fight. No one gave me a chance. I showed the Viking spirit and showed boxers can fight K-1. Thanks to my manager Chris Funkyama, I'd like to say a big thanks to my fans and most of all Throwdown for the opportunity. 3 and 1 baby.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukens comes to the ring accompanied by Shoot To Thrill. This should be a great matchup!
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Lukens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Les Paul!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukens tries to land a front kick but Paul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paul stuns Lukens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lenny Lukens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukens moves in looking to clinch but Paul pushes him off.
Paul swings for the body but Lukens moves out of range.
Paul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul lands a right hook to the body.
Lukens moves into range and clinches up with Paul.
Paul pushes Lukens back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lukens cracks Paul with a nice body shot.
Lukens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paul lands a nice knee to the body.
Lukens stops a takedown attempt from Paul.
Paul tries to work over Lukens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Paul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul keeps control of Lukens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lukens blocks a body shot from Paul.
Lukens blocking some punches.
Lukens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lukens is trying to break free.
Lukens jumps guard and drags Paul to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukens is keeping the position for now.
Paul passes into half guard.
Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lukens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paul is trying to work for a kimura but Lukens is defending well.
Lukens is in trouble now - Paul has advanced to mount!
Paul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lukens can't escape the position.
Paul working for a submission but Lukens is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul moves to the back.
Paul working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Paul is not going to allow Lukens to sit and survive in this position.
Paul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Paul is looking for the choke from the back position but Lukens is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lukens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lukens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Paul's arms.
Lukens tries to roll but Paul sticks to his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lukens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paul.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul is trying to stick to Lukens's back but Lukens is turning into Paul. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Paul's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lukens.
Paul trying to control the position.
Paul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking for a guillotine here but Lukens defends easily.
Lukens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lukens.
Paul is looking to sinch up a triangle. Lukens throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paul's body to avoid the submission. Paul has instead reached around Lukens's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paul arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Les Paul!
Les Paul managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jaeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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26
166 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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23
167 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Jaeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Charles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Jaeson's shoulder, as Jaeson tries to avoid the shot.
Charles loads up on a big right hand but Jaeson slips the punch.
Charles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Justin Jaeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaeson misses with a straight left.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaeson looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Charles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles throws a hook but Jaeson blocks it.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaeson.
Jaeson throws a big shot that misses.
Jaeson lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles throws a sloppy body shot
and Jaeson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaeson misses with a hook.
Charles tests Jaeson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaeson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Charles misses its intended target.
Jaeson looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
Charles misses with a straight right.
Jaeson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Charles at a distance.
Henry Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaeson throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles dips to his left and cracks Jaeson with an uppercut!
Charles throws a jab when Jaeson was well out of range.
Charles misses with a hook. Jaeson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Charles misses.
Jaeson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaeson moves away from the strike by Charles.
Jaeson jabs Charles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Charles might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charles. That's going to slow Jaeson down.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaeson throws out the jab.
Jaeson sizes up Charles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaeson thuds his right hand into Charles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jaeson swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Charles.
Jaeson throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaeson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaeson looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Jaeson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Charles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaeson throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaeson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Jaeson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Charles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jaeson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaeson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaeson scores with a nice strike.
Charles is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaeson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Charles's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jaeson postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Jaeson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jaeson distracts Charles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jaeson trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaeson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaeson.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jaeson trying to move into half guard but instead Charles has managed to sweep!
Jaeson pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
Jaeson is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Jaeson 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.
Jaeson seems keen to control Charles's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Justin Jaeson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big right from Charles misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles tests Jaeson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charles.
Jaeson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaeson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Charles in his tracks.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaeson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaeson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaeson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jaeson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Charles!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Jaeson lands a heavy elbow.
Charles working to try and regain half guard.
Jaeson trying to control but Charles is having none of it.
Jaeson working Charles over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Jaeson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jaeson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Charles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jaeson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaeson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Jaeson misses.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaeson. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaeson finds it's way round the side to connect with Charles's head.
Jaeson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaeson.
Charles throws a jab when Jaeson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Henry Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Charles misses.
Jaeson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaeson.
Charles looks to land a left hand but Jaeson moved out of range nicely.
Jaeson throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
Jaeson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaeson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jaeson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles moves out of range as Jaeson strikes.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Jaeson misses with a wild combination.
Charles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaeson.
Charles avoids the body shot from Jaeson.
Jaeson misses with a hook.
Jaeson slips a jab from Charles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Jaeson.
Jaeson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Charles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaeson connects with a crisp jab.
Jaeson misses with a body shot
and Charles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaeson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaeson ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Charles loads up on a big right hand but Jaeson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles slips under a jab from Jaeson.
Charles misses with a hook.
Jaeson throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jaeson counter with a right hand.
Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaeson.
Charles misses with a looping left.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jaeson counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Charles.
I think Charles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Charles!
Henry Charles took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Malicious Intent Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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28
169 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson doesn't manage to clinch there - Holyfield circles away.
Henson gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holyfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holyfield has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Henson doesn't defend quickly enough and Holyfield has managed to lock this one up! Can Henson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Holyfield on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Holyfield!
After the big win, Nate Holyfield made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ok Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hail Mary by Tupac. 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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180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ok Ko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pembelton blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pembelton blocks the leg kick.
Pembelton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ko clinches.
Ko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ko tries to land knees in the clinch but Pembelton avoids the damage to the body.
Ko trying to stall but Pembelton improves his position.
Ko throws a punch but it's blocked by Pembelton.
Ko has Pembelton pressed against the ropes.
Pembelton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pembelton is keeping busy.
Pembelton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pembelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pembelton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ko is trying to maintain a safe position but Pembelton gets an underhook and turns Ko into the ropes.
Ko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pembelton swings for the body but Ko moves out of range.
Ko tries a low kick but Pembelton avoids it.
Ko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pembelton.
Decent striking displayed by Pembelton there.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown but Ko shows good takedown defense.
Ko misses with a low kick.
Ko stuns Pembelton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pembelton.
Ko is not content to let Pembelton control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pembelton connects with a decent elbow.
Ko is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ko is being controlled here.
Pembelton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pembelton in side control, throwing shots but Ko defends.
Pembelton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pembelton trying to control the action but Ko is working from the bottom.
Pembelton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ko is trying to get back to half guard.
Pembelton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pembelton trying to control the position but Ko is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pembelton tries to score with some ground and pound. Ko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pembelton wants to control but Ko is keeping him busy.
Ko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pembelton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ko's head but Ko avoids it well.
Ko is trying to get back to his feet.
Ko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pembelton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pembelton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pembelton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ko's legs.
Ko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pembelton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton 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.
Pembelton is working Ko over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pembelton working the head and body with strikes.
Ko is looking to reverse the position.
Pembelton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ko is rocked!
Who's going to make the next move?
Ko tries to buck Pembelton off but Pembelton is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pembelton throws an elbow but Ko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pembelton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton dominated that round.
That's time! Pembelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pembelton checks the leg kick.
Ko throws out a leg kick but Pembelton moves out of range and Ko only half commits.
A big right from Pembelton misses.
Ko leaves Pembelton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pembelton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pembelton dives in and grabs Ko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ko pushes down on Pembelton's head and hops out.
Pembelton misses with a wild body shot.
Pembelton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Pembelton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pembelton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ko, who protects the arm well.
Pembelton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ko has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ko struggling a bit here.
Pembelton trying to control the position but Ko is working away.
Ko tries to buck Pembelton off but Pembelton is having none of it.
Ko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pembelton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ko has hold of Pembelton's hands but Pembelton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frank Pembelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton is trying to control the action in half guard but Ko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pembelton prevents Ko from standing back up.
Ko moves into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ko working for a triangle but Pembelton defends it easily.
Pembelton passes Ko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pembelton throwing shots but Ko is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pembelton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pembelton lands strikes from half guard.
Pembelton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko defending well though.
Pembelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pembelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko defending well though.
Pembelton trying to control the action but Ko is working from the bottom.
Pembelton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pembelton is trying to work for a kimura but Ko is defending well.
Pembelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko defending well though.
Ko is trying to maintain the position but Pembelton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ko tries to get to full guard but Pembelton has control of the leg.
Pembelton is keen to just control but Ko is a slippery customer.
Ko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pembelton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pembelton wants to control but Ko is keeping him busy.
Ko controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pembelton.
Pembelton throws a shot from downtown. Ko moves away and avoids it.
Pembelton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pembelton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko.
Pembelton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ko feints and then cracks Pembelton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pembelton down.
Ko throws a chopping leg kick but Pembelton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko misses with a low kick.
Ko misses with a low kick.
Ok Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ko wants it to stay on the feet.
Ko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pembelton sizes up Ko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ko throws a low kick, looking for Pembelton's leg but Pembelton calmly moves out of range.
Ko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pembelton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown but Ko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pembelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pembelton shoots in looking for a takedown. Ko tries to sprawl out of it but Pembelton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pembelton. Ko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pembelton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton throws a hook but Ko avoids it easily.
Ko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pembelton checks a leg kick.
Ko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pembelton.
Pembelton ducks under a wild hook from Ko.
Ok Ko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pembelton throws a lazy right hand but Ko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pembelton looks to land a left hand but Ko moved out of range nicely.
Pembelton checks the leg kick.
Ko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pembelton checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ko, right into the meat.
Pembelton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pembelton.
Pembelton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko.
Good leg kick by Ko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Pembelton.
Ko connects with a leg kick. Pembelton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ko misses with a straight right.
Ko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pembelton throws a jab when Ko was well out of range.
Ko moves into range and clinches up with Pembelton.
Ko trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pembelton is trying to pull guard but Ko turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ko is looking to control Pembelton's arms but Pembelton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ko has his back to the ropes.
Ok Ko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Pembelton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ko scores with a shot to the side of Pembelton's head.
Ko can't find room to land a body shot as Pembelton controls the action.
Pembelton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ko walks away with a smile on his face. Pembelton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ko connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pembelton shoots in and bounces Ko off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ko looking for a guillotine here but Pembelton defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ok Ko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pembelton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pembelton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Roza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Einstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roza tries for a takedown but Einstein circles away easily
and Einstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roza's knee momentarily.
Roza scores with a takedown into Einstein 's guard.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Einstein trying to control the position here.
Einstein working for a triangle but Roza defends it easily.
Einstein wants to stand up but Roza is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Roza postures up.
Roza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roza won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roza takes one on the button.
Roza tries to clinch but Einstein is having none of it.
Einstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Einstein jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Einstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Roza. Those never looked like landing.
Einstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Roza.
Roza moves away from the strike by Einstein .
Einstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roza to the ground. Einstein is now in Roza's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Roza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roza looking for a sweep. Not yet Roza, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein throwing strikes from guard but Roza blocks nicely.
Roza working a defensive guard here.
Einstein is pushing down on Roza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roza is fighting to maintain full guard but Einstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Einstein thows a huge punch but Roza dodges it nicely.
Einstein is looking to advance position but Roza won't allow it.
Roza has his hands clasped together around Einstein 's back. He's all about the action.
Roza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Einstein is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roza gets back to full guard.
Roza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Einstein is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
That's time! Einstein 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roza shoots in and drives through. Einstein sprawls well.
Justin Roza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Einstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Einstein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roza's guard.
Einstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Einstein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roza's guard.
Roza regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Einstein .
Roza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Einstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Roza keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Einstein is one step ahead there.
Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Einstein trying to control but Roza is working from the bottom.
Einstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein stopping the sweep attempt from Roza.
Einstein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roza's guard.
Roza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Einstein chips away with some ground and pound.
Einstein throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza looking for a sweep. Not yet Roza, not yet.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Roza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Einstein .
Einstein postures up in Roza's guard and throws a big left but Roza blocks it.
Einstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein cracks Roza with a solid left hand.
Roza working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roza 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.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roza is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Einstein trying to control but Roza is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Einstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Einstein misses the target.
Einstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Einstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roza works to advance to full mount. Einstein defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Roza avoids the attempt from Einstein to control.
Roza forces the positional change into back control.
Roza is hanging on to Einstein 's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza working for a choke but Einstein reverses nicely into Roza 's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Einstein looking to sit in guard and control but Roza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Albert Einstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein has control of Roza's left arm, preventing Roza from doing any damage.
Roza trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Einstein 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.
Einstein is trying to keep Roza in close.
Roza pushes down on Einstein 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Einstein tries to roll over but Roza keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Roza seems content to control.
Einstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roza is working away from the top position though.
Einstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roza moves in looking to clinch but Einstein pushes him off.
Einstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roza.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Einstein , right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roza slips under a jab.
Justin Roza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einstein avoids the body shot from Roza.
Roza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Einstein was covering up waiting for the punch and Roza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Einstein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roza!
Einstein controlling his opponent.
Justin Roza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roza is looking to improve his position but Einstein isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Roza.
Well Einstein 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein !
A victorious Albert Einstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bulman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bulman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Opposite of Adults. Mark Bulman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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154 lbs
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20
152 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bulman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Shiroma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiroma defends it nicely.
Bulman takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Shiroma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Shiroma. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shiroma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Bulman with that takedown attempt.
Shiroma feints a jab promting Bulman to slip. Shiroma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bulman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shiroma throws a series of punches but Bulman moves out of range.
Shiroma misses with a wild body shot.
Bulman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiroma.
A slow jab from Bulman misses its intended target.
Shiroma fails to land with a series of punches.
Shiroma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bulman pushes Shiroma up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shiroma has had enough of the clinch but Bulman keeps him there for the moment.
Bulman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shiroma walks away with a smile on his face. Bulman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Shiroma finds it's way through Bulman's defenses.
Shiroma jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shiroma scores with a nice head shot.
Shiroma lands a glancing blow to the side of Bulman's head.
Bulman is rocked!
Bulman shoots in but Shiroma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bulman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bulman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bulman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiroma stalks Bulman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bulman's face. Bulman staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Bulman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shiroma is pawing at Bulman, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Bulman's nose. Bulman is badly hurt! Shiroma pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Bulman tries desperately to hold on but Shiroma is relentless in his assault! As Bulman receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Shiroma away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Shiroma!
Hideo Shiroma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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