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KONFLIKT 78- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donas Donicas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Kegele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donicas comes to the cage accompanied by Hyperpower - NIN. Kegele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Soulforged. Donas Donicas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maxwell Kegele's chin.
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198 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donas Donicas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Kegele!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kegele is looking to clinch.
Kegele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kegele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donicas.
Kegele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donicas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kegele off the cage and back into rage.
Kegele shoots for a double leg takedown but Donicas sprawls well. He's pushed Kegele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kegele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donicas as he jumps to the side.
Donas Donicas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Kegele.
Donicas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kegele.
Kegele lands a nice looking body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kegele.
Kegele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kegele is looking to clinch.
Kegele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donicas throws a right hand that Kegele ducks under and follows up with a left that Kegele also avoids with ease.
Donicas jabs at Kegele's body.
Kegele looks gassed!
Donicas circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donicas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kegele darts in trying to clinch
and Donicas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kegele misses with a takedown attempt
and Kegele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kegele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donicas to score with a decent uppercut.
Kegele closes the distance but Donicas moves to the side
and Donicas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donicas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kegele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donicas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kegele shoots and misses
and Donicas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kegele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Donicas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donicas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donicas scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donicas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donicas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donicas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kegele at a distance.
Donicas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donicas scores with a body shot.
Donicas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donicas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kegele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kegele walks into a stiff left hand from Donicas.
Donicas scores with a hook to the body. Kegele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donicas is looking to wear down Kegele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donicas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donicas lands a jab to the head.
Donicas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donicas throws a one two combo.
Donicas is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donicas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donicas misses with a series of wild punches.
Donicas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kegele is trying desperately to land a takedown but Donicas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kegele.
A shot to de liver by Donicas. Beautiful body shot.
Kegele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donicas.
Maxwell Kegele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kegele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kegele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kegele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donicas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kegele has time to react.
Donicas lands with a straight right. Kegele didn't see that one coming.
Donicas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donicas scores with a one two! Kegele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donicas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kegele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Kegele takes one to the side of the head.
Donicas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donicas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Donicas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Donicas scores with a four punch combination!
Donicas lands a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Donicas.
Donicas stands up and beckons Kegele to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab lands there for Donicas.
Donicas looks to land a combination but Kegele avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donas Donicas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kegele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kegele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kegele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donicas counters with a nice uppercut.
Donicas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kegele off the cage and back into rage.
Kegele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kegele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donicas counters with a straight right hand.
Kegele misses with a double jab
and Donicas counters with a left and a right that stings Kegele.
Kegele darts in trying to clinch
and Donicas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donas Donicas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kegele is breathing heavily.
Donicas connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Donicas scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Donicas does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donicas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kegele takes one to the chin there.
Donas Donicas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kegele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donicas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donicas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kegele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donicas lands with a nice combination. Kegele backs away looking to recover.
Donicas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kegele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donicas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kegele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donicas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donicas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donicas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Donicas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Donicas.
Kegele misses with a takedown attempt
and Donicas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donas Donicas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Kegele.
Kegele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donas Donicas is winning the standup battle so far.
Donicas scores with a jab to the head.
Donicas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kegele at a distance.
Donicas with a nice cross.
Donicas throws a series of punches but Kegele moves out of range.
Donicas lands a nice hook to Kegele's body. Kegele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donicas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donicas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donicas jabs Kegele right on the nose. Kegele blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kegele misses with a double jab
and Donicas counters with a left and a right that stings Kegele.
Donicas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donicas lands a two punch combo.
Donicas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donicas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kegele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kegele tries for a takedown but Donicas circles away easily
and Donicas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donicas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donicas.
Donicas swinging wildly here.
Donicas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kegele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donicas counters with a series of strikes. Kegele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donicas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kegele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donicas fails to land with a series of punches.
Donicas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from Donicas.
Donicas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donicas.
Kegele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donicas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donicas lands a nice looking body shot.
Donicas throws a right hand that Kegele ducks under and follows up with a left that Kegele also avoids with ease.
Donicas lands a nice looking body shot.
Donicas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donicas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donicas throws a combination. Kegele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donicas swinging wildly here.
Donicas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kegele circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donas Donicas 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!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donicas scores with a body shot.
Donicas misses with the combination.
Donicas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Donicas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kegele. Kegele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kegele shoots and misses
and Donicas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kegele tries to clinch
and Donicas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Donicas both land. Nice combination.
Donicas lands with a nice body punch.
Kegele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donicas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donicas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kegele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kegele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donicas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donicas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kegele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donicas misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donicas.
Donicas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donicas scores with a body shot.
Donicas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donicas fails to land with a series of punches.
Donicas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kegele can do to turn this around?
Donicas lands a with a good body shot.
Donicas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kegele doesn't seem bothered though.
Kegele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donicas sizes up Kegele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Donicas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Donicas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Donicas both land. Nice combination.
Donicas with a nice cross.
Donicas connects with a nice looking jab.
Donicas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kegele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donicas tests Kegele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Donicas misses.
A nice combination there by Donicas.
Donicas lands with a nice combination. Kegele backs away looking to recover.
Donicas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donicas throws a series of strikes that have Kegele backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donicas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kegele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donicas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donicas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donicas cracks Kegele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Donicas as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Donicas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donicas digs a good body shot into Kegele's ribs.
A nice combination there by Donicas.
Donicas scores with a three punch combo!
Donicas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donicas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from Donicas both land. Nice combination.
Donicas stuns Kegele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donicas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Donicas.
Kegele dodges the punch combination from Donicas.
Donicas lands a two punch combo.
Kegele ducks right into an uppercut from Donicas.
Maxwell Kegele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kegele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Donicas.
Kegele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donicas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kegele backs up against the cage.
Donicas lands a really nice looking cross but Kegele seems unphased.
Donicas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kegele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donicas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donicas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donas Donicas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donicas 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donas Donicas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tretow's entrance music is Days of Thunder. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Tretow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garrett Day!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tretow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Day sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tretow somewhat.
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tretow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Day swivels and escapes.
Tretow takes one on the button.
Tretow dodges the punch combination from Day.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Tretow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Day takes a swing at Tretow's ribcage but misses.
Tretow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tretow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tretow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Some wild striking there from Tretow.
A swing and a miss from Day.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day looks to land a right hand but Tretow moved out of range.
Tretow misses the shot to the body.
Tretow is looking to score with low kicks.
Tretow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tretow moves out of range of the strikes.
Day misses with a double jab
and Tretow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Tretow is proving a slippery customer.
Day might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tretow kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Day can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tretow controls the pace.
Tretow tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Tretow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Day is trying to keep Tretow in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day 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.
Tretow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Day tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tretow being controlled here momentarily.
Tretow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tretow wants to stand but Day has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tretow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Day has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tretow has managed to get both his arms back between Day's legs - danger averted.
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tretow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tretow wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrett Day will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tretow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Day really felt that one!
Tretow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Tretow ducks down to avoid it.
Tretow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Tretow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tretow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Day was covering up waiting for the punch and Tretow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tretow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tretow has escaped and now he's on top!
Day tries to strike from the bottom.
Day has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tretow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Tretow moves out of range of the strikes.
Tretow forces Day back against the cage and clinches.
Tretow jumps into guard, dragging Day to the mat.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Tretow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Tretow.
Day is pushing down on Tretow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tretow is fighting to maintain full guard but Day has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Day seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tretow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Day working over Tretow with some ground and pound. Tretow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Day is working for a kimura but Tretow is defending it quite comfortably.
Day is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Day prevents Tretow from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tretow is refusing to be controlled, as Day sits in half guard.
Day thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tretow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Day is working for a kimura but Tretow is defending it quite comfortably.
Day drops an elbow to the side of Tretow's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Day misses.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tretow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Day closes the distance but Tretow moves to the side
and Tretow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day misses with a straight left.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tretow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day misses with a hook. Tretow ducked under it nicely.
Day sizes up Tretow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with the combination.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day throws a series of punches but Tretow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretow is looking to clinch.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Tretow.
Tretow misses with a body kick.
Tretow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Day checks a low kick from Tretow.
Day thows a leg kick but Tretow checks it
and Tretow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Day won't be happy with that.
Tretow in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Day is looking for a sweep.
Garrett Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tretow trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day is trying to control Tretow's posture but Tretow avoids it.
Day is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis Tretow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tretow's best efforts.
Day makes his way to full guard, as Tretow worked for a kimura.
Tretow wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Day controlling the position.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard.
Day decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tretow counters with an inside leg kick.
Tretow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tretow circles away quickly and effectively.
Tretow tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tretow moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Tretow.
I think Day 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Day!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Harty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ratskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratskin has chosen "Umbrella" with Lillasyster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Harty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Ratskin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratskin is looking to clinch but Harty is avoiding it.
Ratskin is looking to clinch.
Ratskin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ratskin connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Jack Harty has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratskin throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Harty stumbling backwards into the cage! Harty bounces back off the cage towards Ratskin, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ratskin lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ratskin celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Ratskin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fraser comes to the cage accompanied by Sirius. Knuckles has chosen Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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287 lbs
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270 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knuckles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fraser moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Knuckles's corner calls for a 1-2. Knuckles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fraser tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Fraser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knuckles.
Fraser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fraser wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles moves out of range as Fraser strikes.
Fraser wants to clinch.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Fraser moves out of range.
Fraser wants to clinch.
Fraser tries to clinch up.
Fraser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fraser tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Fraser moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body shot.
Knuckles lands with an uppercut that bounces Fraser off the cage and back into rage.
A telegraphed right hand from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles cracks Fraser with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fraser looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knuckles finish him?
Fraser is rocked!
It looks like Donald Fraser has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fraser is breathing heavily.
Knuckles drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fraser right on the button. Fraser goes down! Knuckles follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Knuckles gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Knuckles!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aden Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fasten Your Seatbelts - Pendulum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Soda Popinski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
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276 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aden Kane!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a shot to the body.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.
Kane lands a right hook to the body.
Popinski misses with a shot to the body
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Popinski dives on top into guard.
Kane striking off his back but it's not causing Popinski any problems.
Popinski wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popinski preventing the sweep.
Popinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kane's guard.
Popinski won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kane passes Popinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Popinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.
Popinski pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Kane is trying to control. Popinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Popinski is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Popinski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kane has cracked it and Popinski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aden Kane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Benn's choice of entrance music: Raised fist- Words and Phrases. This should be a great matchup!
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217 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thornton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benn shoots for a takedown but Thornton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shawn Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Benn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Benn moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Thornton throws a solid leg kick but Benn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thornton.
Benn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice straight punches there by Benn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benn.
Thornton stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benn misses with a combination
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand.
Benn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Benn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thornton circles away.
Shawn Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Benn.
Benn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Thornton misses.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benn.
Benn fails with the takedown
and Thornton counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like PJ Benn has been cut.
Benn shoots in for a double leg but Thornton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benn staying out of range there.
Thornton throws the left hand but Benn avoids the punch easily.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benn counters with a single leg into guard. Thornton didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thornton tries to get out of the position.
Thornton is controlling Benn's posture.
Benn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benn tries for a kimura but Thornton is defending well.
Thornton is not content to let Benn control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thornton manages to get back to half guard.
Benn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thornton is trying to maintain the position but Benn is very close to passing his half guard.
Benn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thornton wants to improve his position but Benn is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PJ Benn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice combination there by Benn.
Benn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Benn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benn misses with a combination
and Thornton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Thornton misses
and Benn counters with a takedown into side control.
Benn wants to control but Thornton is keeping him busy.
Thornton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benn working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn wants to control but Thornton is keeping him busy.
Thornton is trying to get back to half guard.
Thornton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Benn off and has taken his back!
Thornton has the hooks in. Benn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Benn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thornton doesn't have the hooks in and Benn manages to turn into his guard.
Benn wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Benn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thornton dives on top into guard.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Benn trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton wants to stand and escape but instead Benn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Benn trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton controlling the position.
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet.
Benn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benn trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Benn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn looks for a takedown but Thornton sprawls well.
Benn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benn works over Thornton's head and body with a nice combination.
Benn defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thornton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benn is defended easily by Thornton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Thornton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on PJ Benn's cut.
That's time! Thornton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Benn counters with a left and a right that stings Thornton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thornton was covering up waiting for the punch and Benn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benn trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton 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.
Thornton controlling Benn's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thornton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benn, into his guard.
Benn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thornton preventing the sweep.
Thornton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thornton scoring with some ground and pound.
Benn is trying to control the position but Thornton postures up.
Thornton content to stall in guard here.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benn working a defensive guard here.
Thornton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn has his foot on Thornton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thornton works his way back into a safe position though.
Thornton stopping the sweep attempt from Benn.
Thornton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thornton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thornton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thornton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benn on the ground.
Benn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PJ Benn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thornton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benn lands a nice shot that snaps Thornton's head back.
Thornton misses with a jab to the body
and Benn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
PJ Benn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walters's entrance music is Send my love to the Dance Floor by Cobra Starship. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
206 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bony Phony!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters misses with a looping right.
Phony missing with a left hand there. Walters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phony.
Walters moves out of range as Phony strikes.
Phony thows a body shot but no joy.
Phony fails to land with a series of punches.
Phony catches Walters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Andre Walters has been cut.
Walters throws a hook to the side of Phony's head but Phony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phony lands a nice hook to Walters's body. Walters takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Phony cracks Walters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walters tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walters.
Phony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phony thows a body shot but no joy.
Bony Phony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phony tests Walters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Phony.
Phony lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phony.
Phony scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andre Walters's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Walters misses.
Walters throws an overhand right that lands on Phony's shoulder, as Phony tries to avoid the shot.
Walters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walters checks a leg kick.
Phony throws a big shot that misses.
Walters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phony throws out the jab.
Phony misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Phony misses with a body shot.
Phony throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Phony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Phony does it's job there.
Phony misses with a straight left.
Phony swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Phony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Walters is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phony's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Phony throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Walters.
Walters slips a straight right by Phony.
Walters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phony moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phony 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phony can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walters thows a big elbow that misses.
Walters throwing strikes but missing.
Phony keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Phony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters trying to move into half guard but instead Phony has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Phony from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phony.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bony Phony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Walters's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phony manages to avoid it.
Phony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Phony.
Phony misses the shot to the body.
Walters misses with an uppercut.
Walters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phony.
Walters is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Walters misses with a straight right.
A big right from Walters misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phony misses with a hook.
Phony keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walters looks to throw the jab but Phony is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters looks to land a left hand but Phony moved out of range nicely.
Walters throws a series of punches but Phony avoids them all with ease.
Phony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phony misses with a looping left.
Phony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walters.
Phony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phony throws the left hand but Walters avoids the punch easily.
Phony connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
Walters with a jab.
Phony misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andre Walters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Phony misses with a double jab.
Phony is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phony tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walters throws a lazy right hand but Phony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walters misses with a straight right.
Bony Phony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phony slips under a jab.
Walters missing with a left hand there. Phony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phony moves out of range of the strikes.
Walters throws a jab but it's blocked by Phony.
Walters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phony's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Phony is working away.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phony on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Walters.
Walters is looking to advance position but Phony won't allow it.
Walters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phony lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Walters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Phony tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phony takes a swing at Walters's ribcage but misses.
Phony looks to score with a jab to the body but Walters is just out of range.
Phony slips under a jab from Walters.
Phony works the jab nicely.
Phony misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Walters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phony takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Phony.
Walters loads up on a big right hand but Phony slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bony Phony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Walters's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Walters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters throws an overhand right that lands on Phony's shoulder, as Phony tries to avoid the shot.
Walters misses with a wild body shot.
Walters avoids the body shot from Phony.
Walters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phony.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phony bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walters's head backwards.
Phony throws a lazy right hand but Walters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walters defending well as Phony loads up on a big left hand.
Walters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters throws a looping overhand right but Phony ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phony.
Phony takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeez, Andre Walters's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Phony misses with a straight left.
Phony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walters.
Walters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phony throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Walters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bony Phony!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho Marquardt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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186 lbs
10 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jericho Marquardt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a straight right.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marquardt throws a body kick that misses.
Black throws a jab when Marquardt was well out of range.
Black looks to land a right hand but Marquardt moved out of range.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marquardt.
Marquardt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marquardt.
Black wants to improve his position but Marquardt is controlling well.
Marquardt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marquardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marquardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black is controlling Marquardt's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marquardt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black controlling the position.
Marquardt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marquardt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marquardt, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt looking to control.
Black is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black 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.
Marquardt controlling Black's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black wants to control from the top but Marquardt keeps moving.
Marquardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Black looking to control.
Marquardt won't allow Black to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Marquardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Marquardt won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Marquardt throws and elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marquardt's guard. Nice move by Black!
Marquardt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Marquardt looks gassed!
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marquardt scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Marquardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marquardt slips under a jab from Black.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marquardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Black throws a hook but Marquardt avoids it easily.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marquardt scores with a leg kick.
Marquardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquardt.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Marquardt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marquardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Marquardt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Black's head.
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses.
Michael Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black looks to land a right hand but Marquardt moved out of range.
Marquardt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body kick there by Marquardt.
Marquardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jericho Marquardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marquardt.
Marquardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marquardt misses with a body kick.
Black misses with a looping left.
Marquardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Marquardt is breathing heavily.
Marquardt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Michael Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jericho Marquardt.
Nice jab there from Black.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Marquardt's shoulder, as Marquardt tries to avoid the shot.
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Jericho Marquardt has been cut.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marquardt.
Black bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marquardt's head.
Marquardt is rocked!
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marquardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Marquardt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Black is out of range and Marquardt settles back down.
Marquardt seems to have recovered his senses.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marquardt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Marquardt is just out of range.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Marquardt delivers a nice body kick.
Marquardt misses with a low kick.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Black throws the left hand but Marquardt avoids the punch easily.
Marquardt moves away from the strike by Black.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Marquardt's shoulder, as Marquardt tries to avoid the shot.
Marquardt misses with a head kick.
A jab from Black finds it's way through Marquardt's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquardt. That's going to slow Black down.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Marquardt is proving a slippery customer.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marquardt's guard.
Black 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.
Marquardt working for submissions but it's allowed Black to get to half guard.
Black content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Marquardt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Black clobbers Marquardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marquardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marquardt gets the takedown into side control.
Marquardt tries to move to mount but Black blocks the move with his legs.
Black gets back to half guard.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Marquardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Black regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marquardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marquardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black wants to control but Marquardt is keeping him busy.
Marquardt gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Black trying to control but Marquardt is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Michael Black just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Black lands with an uppercut that bounces Marquardt off the cage and back into rage.
Black scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a jab.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marquardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marquardt misses with a head shot.
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Black trying to control but Marquardt is working from the bottom.
Marquardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black wanted to stand there but Marquardt had control of the position.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquardt is keeping the position for now.
Michael Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black won't allow Marquardt to sweep him here.
Black wants to control from the top but Marquardt keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marquardt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Black bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marquardt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Marquardt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marquardt moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marquardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marquardt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Black misses with a straight left.
Marquardt ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Marquardt throws a nice head kick!
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquardt.
Marquardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black missing with a left hand there. Marquardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marquardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Marquardt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Black, as that shot connected.
Marquardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck for Marquardt with that takedown attempt.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marquardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquardt defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Marquardt ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black looks to land a left hand but Marquardt moved out of range nicely.
Black looks to throw the jab but Marquardt is out of range.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Marquardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Marquardt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Marquardt's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marquardt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marquardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Black dips to his left and cracks Marquardt with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Marquardt cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to get to full guard but Marquardt has control of the leg.
Marquardt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Marquardt eventually gives up the hold.
Black wants to control but Marquardt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black tries to roll over but Marquardt keeps him under control.
Marquardt trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Marquardt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marquardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
A decent looking cross lands there for Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black had his way with Jericho Marquardt in that round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Marquardt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Black misses with a body shot.
Marquardt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Black moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marquardt lands with a slapping head kick.
Black with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Black lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marquardt doesn't seem phased though.
Marquardt needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Black.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
Marquardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black checks a low kick from Marquardt.
Black throws a shot to the body.
Marquardt lands a head kick. Black smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marquardt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Black cracks Marquardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black jabs at Marquardt's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Marquardt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marquardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black misses with an uppercut. Marquardt saw that one coming.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michael Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Marquardt slips under a jab.
Marquardt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Marquardt moves away and avoids it.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Marquardt is just out of range.
Marquardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marquardt on the side of the head.
Black missing with a left hand there. Marquardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black misses with a straight left.
Marquardt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Black's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marquardt's guard.
Black wants to get up but he can't break Marquardt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquardt is retaining full guard.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jericho Marquardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquardt is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to advance position but Marquardt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marquardt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Black holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marquardt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Black is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquardt looking to ground and pound but Black is blocking nicely.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Marquardt has a good base and remains in mount.
Black wants to control but Marquardt is having none of it.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black tries to hold on but Marquardt pushes him away.
Black wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marquardt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Black!
Michael Black retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Holyfield will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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169 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holyfield defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter cracks Holyfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Holyfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Holyfield is out of range.
Holyfield lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Brent Carter has been cut.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holyfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Holyfield throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Holyfield lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Holyfield slips a jab from Carter.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Holyfield's head but Holyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter avoids the head kick by Holyfield.
Holyfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Holyfield persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Holyfield's shoulder, as Holyfield tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Carter throws a hook but Holyfield blocks it.
Holyfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holyfield throws a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Holyfield throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Brent Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Holyfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Holyfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nate Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield throws a combination that misses
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holyfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holyfield thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Holyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter misses with a hook.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holyfield takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield slips under a jab.
Carter clobbers Holyfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holyfield has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Holyfield drops back down to his feet.
Brent Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Carter digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
Holyfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holyfield tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holyfield jumps guard but Carter stands there with Holyfield around his waist. Holyfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holyfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter scores with a hook to the body.
Holyfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
Holyfield takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holyfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holyfield looks gassed!
Holyfield tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Carter lands a left hand.
Holyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holyfield looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Carter.
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
A short left from Carter.
Holyfield fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Carter's cut.
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.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holyfield.
Holyfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout.
Holyfield misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holyfield.
Carter bucks up and tries to throw Holyfield off but instead Holyfield has got his back!
Holyfield is trying to stick to Carter's back but Carter is turning into Holyfield. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holyfield's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carter.
Carter trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Carter content to stall in guard here.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Holyfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is looking to sweep but instead, Carter has passed into half guard.
Carter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carter content to control rather than advance.
Holyfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Holyfield wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter content to control rather than advance.
Carter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holyfield to get to his feet.
Holyfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter checks a low kick from Holyfield.
Carter thuds his right hand into Holyfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter digs a good hook to Holyfield's body.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Holyfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield misses the shot to the body.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holyfield misses with a head kick.
Carter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter rushes Holyfield and presses him up against the cage.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Carter.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter is working Holyfield over against the cage.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holyfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brent Carter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holyfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holyfield's head backwards.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter lands a nice hook to Holyfield's body. Holyfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Holyfield misses.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter jabs at Holyfield's body.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter connects with a right hand. Holyfield shakes it off.
Holyfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Holyfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Holyfield works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holyfield on the side of the head.
Holyfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holyfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holyfield working hard to break the clinch.
Carter lands a body punch.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Carter avoiding damage.
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield tries to move into range but Carter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Carter misses.
Holyfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carter with a hook.
Carter thuds a left hand into Holyfield's body.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Holyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Carter is pushing Holyfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brent Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Holyfield scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Carter.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
Holyfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter misses with the combination.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holyfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyfield misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carter clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Carter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holyfield walks into a straight right hand from Carter.
Holyfield ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Holyfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Holyfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Holyfield misses
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Holyfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter scores with a jab to the head.
Carter cracks Holyfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter darts in trying to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Carter shrugs it off.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holyfield is looking to land body kicks.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Holyfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holyfield throws a head kick that half lands.
Holyfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Holyfield is out of range.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Holyfield throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield connects with a looping right hand.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter works Holyfield's body with a nice hook.
Carter tries to clinch up but Holyfield circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Holyfield moved out of range nicely.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holyfield misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holyfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Holyfield moved out of range.
Holyfield blocks a jab.
Carter misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Holyfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Holyfield tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Holyfield is trying to break free.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holyfield taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holyfield up against the cage.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carter had his way with Nate Holyfield in that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Carter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Holyfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Holyfield ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Holyfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Carter connects with a single shot there.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter throws a body punch but Holyfield moves out of range.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Holyfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Holyfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holyfield lands a right hook to the body.
Holyfield takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Holyfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Carter pushes Holyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carter stalls.
Holyfield is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holyfield has his back to the cage.
Carter avoiding damage.
Holyfield tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Carter cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Brent Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Holyfield fails to pull guard.
Holyfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holyfield fails to pull guard.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter controlling the action here for a moment.
Holyfield tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
Brent Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holyfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Holyfield's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Holyfield.
A jab from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter digs a good hook to Holyfield's body.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.
Carter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter throws a right and a left that Holyfield avoids nicely.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Carter!
Brent Carter retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kalyagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalyagin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Show Me Your Genitals. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Kalyagin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Sky!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalyagin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sky is just out of range.
Konstantin Kalyagin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sky slips under a jab from Kalyagin.
Sky drops his hands momentarily and Kalyagin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sky avoids the body shot from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sky moves away.
Sky throws a hook to the side of Kalyagin's head but Kalyagin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalyagin misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalyagin throws a hook but Sky blocks it.
Kalyagin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin throws a hook to the side of Sky's head but Sky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalyagin misses with a looping right.
Sky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalyagin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sky throws a leg kick but Kalyagin checks it.
Konstantin Kalyagin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Sky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalyagin misses with a body punch
and Sky counters with a straight right hand.
Sky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalyagin at a distance.
Sky thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalyagin. Sky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sky lands with a nice combination. Kalyagin backs away looking to recover.
Kalyagin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sky counters with a right hand to the body.
Sky throws a looping overhand right but Kalyagin ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalyagin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sky.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Horrible takedown by Sky or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalyagin which made him look bad.
Sky misses with a wild body shot.
Kalyagin misses with a head kick.
Sky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sky.
Sky moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalyagin.
Sky checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sky.
Kalyagin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalyagin missing with a left hand there. Sky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Sky misses.
Kalyagin throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalyagin misses with a hook to the body
and Sky counters with a nice uppercut.
Sky moves out of range as Kalyagin strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sky.
Kalyagin looks to throw the jab but Sky is out of range.
Kalyagin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalyagin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sky is just out of range.
Kalyagin misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kalyagin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalyagin tries to get out of the position.
Sky passes to full mount!
Kalyagin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sky fails to take his opponent's back.
Kalyagin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sky has a good base and remains in mount.
Sky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Sky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kalyagin tries to hold on but Sky postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin working to try and regain half guard.
Kalyagin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sky is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sky controlling the position easily from mount.
Sky pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kalyagin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin working to try and regain half guard.
Sky goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kalyagin turns into him and now he's in Sky's guard.
Kalyagin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kalyagin looking to sit in guard and control but Sky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kalyagin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sky has Kalyagin in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin wants to stand and escape but instead Sky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kalyagin keeping full guard, as Sky tries to pass.
Sky wants to control from the top but Kalyagin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sky 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’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kalyagin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kalyagin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalyagin throws out a loose jab but Sky uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky throws a hook to the side of Kalyagin's head but Kalyagin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalyagin throws out a loose jab but Sky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sky lands a jab to the nose.
Kalyagin throws a looping overhand right but Sky ducks down to avoid it.
Kalyagin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sky.
Sky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin throws the left hand but Sky avoids the punch easily.
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.
Kalyagin throws a hook but Sky blocks it.
Sky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalyagin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sky is looking to chop away at Kalyagin's legs.
Sky misses with a straight left.
Sky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sky ducks under a wild hook from Kalyagin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sky misses with a straight left.
Sky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalyagin tries to avoid it but Sky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalyagin to the ground. Kalyagin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sky ducks under a wild hook from Kalyagin.
Sky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalyagin scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sky, as that shot connected.
Kalyagin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin misses with a body shot
and Sky counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalyagin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sky.
Kalyagin misses with a straight right.
Kalyagin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sky checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sky checks a leg kick.
Kalyagin misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sky misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Logan Sky just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalyagin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalyagin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalyagin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalyagin misses with a jab to the body
and Sky counters with a nice body shot.
Sky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sky slips a straight right by Kalyagin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kalyagin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalyagin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sky.
A big right from Sky misses.
Kalyagin misses with an uppercut.
Kalyagin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sky.
Kalyagin throws a leg kick but Sky sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalyagin throws out a loose jab but Sky uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sky misses the target.
Logan Sky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Kalyagin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalyagin thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalyagin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sky.
Kalyagin gets caught flat footed, as Sky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalyagin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin is trying to get back to half guard.
Sky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kalyagin is trying to work for a sweep but Sky has mounted him!
Sky working for a submission but Kalyagin is keeping him at bay.
Sky looking to control but Kalyagin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sky working for a guillotine from mount but Kalyagin is in no mood to give up.
Sky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalyagin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalyagin shrugs it off.
Kalyagin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sky works his way into side control.
Sky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalyagin struggling a bit here.
Sky trying to control the position but Kalyagin is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sky dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kalyagin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalyagin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalyagin misses with a low kick as Sky jumps back.
Sky takes a swing at Kalyagin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalyagin dips to his left and cracks Sky with an uppercut!
Kalyagin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sky.
Sky ducks under a wild hook from Kalyagin.
Sky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalyagin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sky throws a leg kick
and Kalyagin counters with an inside leg kick.
Konstantin Kalyagin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin throws a right hand that Sky ducks under and follows up with a left that Sky also avoids with ease.
A big right from Kalyagin misses.
Kalyagin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sky.
Sky throws out a loose jab but Kalyagin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalyagin throws out a loose jab but Sky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalyagin throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalyagin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sky walks into a jab.
Logan Sky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Sky as he checks the leg kick.
Kalyagin missing with a left hand there. Sky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalyagin throws a hook but Sky blocks it.
Sky lands with a straight right. Kalyagin didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin throws a chopping leg kick but Sky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sky tests Kalyagin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalyagin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sky jabs Kalyagin right on the nose. Kalyagin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Kalyagin does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Sky. That snapped Kalyagin's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Logan Sky.
Well Sky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sky!
Logan Sky is the new light heavyweight champion!
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