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ITFL 2 - Team Semi-finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnetic Symphony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dj Nosferatu - When Angels Cry. Vitali Kersikov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnetic Symphony!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Symphony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Symphony lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Symphony.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Symphony moves out of range.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Symphony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Symphony down.
Symphony looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symphony avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Symphony lands a head kick. Kersikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Symphony does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Symphony down.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Symphony.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Symphony should have avoided that one.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Symphony ducks down to avoid it.
Symphony misses with a looping right.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kersikov's Underground Bunker in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov jabs at Symphony's body.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Symphony tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Symphony needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Symphony takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Symphony takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symphony tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Vitali Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov feints a jab promting Symphony to slip. Kersikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Symphony slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Symphony checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Symphony with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Symphony didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov tries to work over Symphony's front leg with a kick but Symphony checks it.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov cracks Symphony with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Symphony misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symphony manages to avoid it.
Symphony tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symphony connects with a high kick.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov lands a jab to Symphony's midsection.
Symphony looks winded!
Symphony throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Symphony looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Symphony avoids it well.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Symphony moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symphony.
Symphony lands a high kick!
Kersikov jabs Symphony to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Symphony steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Symphony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Symphony moves out of range easily.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Symphony throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Symphony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Symphony looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Symphony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov cracks Symphony with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Symphony looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kersikov finish him?
Symphony is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Symphony throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Symphony is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Symphony.
Symphony seems to have recovered his senses.
Symphony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Symphony moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Symphony is just out of range.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Symphony in the body.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Symphony at a distance.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Symphony at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov swings for the body but Symphony moves out of range.
Symphony takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Symphony might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kersikov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Symphony's side.
Symphony is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Symphony down.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Symphony takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Symphony moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Symphony's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov pushes Symphony away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov sends Symphony crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Symphony up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Symphony's leg. Symphony is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vitali Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov swings for the body but Symphony moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Symphony chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symphony circles away quickly and effectively.
Symphony has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symphony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Symphony on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symphony can do to turn this around?
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov takes a swing at Symphony's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Symphony blocks the body kick.
Kersikov tests Symphony's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Symphony has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Symphony's head.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Symphony's front leg.
Kersikov defending well as Symphony loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Symphony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov punishes Symphony's body with a nice straight punch.
Symphony sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Symphony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Symphony down.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Symphony's ribs.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Symphony moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Symphony doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Symphony has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Symphony checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov stuns Symphony with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symphony.
Nice defenses there by Symphony.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Symphony.
Kersikov motions for Symphony to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Symphony moved away.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symphony throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Symphony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symphony shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Symphony takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Symphony doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kersikov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Symphony moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Symphony misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Symphony's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Symphony checks it well.
Symphony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symphony misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Symphony.
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!
Symphony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symphony.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Symphony doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Symphony has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symphony and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Symphony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Symphony on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Symphony takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Symphony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symphony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symphony on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Symphony.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Symphony tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Symphony's front leg but catches the back leg as Symphony tries to avoid it.
Symphony takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov cracks Symphony with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kersikov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Symphony to stand back up!
Symphony throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Symphony's leg. Symphony is trying to keep his angry face on.
Symphony on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Symphony, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Symphony down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Symphony takes one to the chin there.
Symphony moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov swings for the body but Symphony moves out of range.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Symphony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov keeps Symphony at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Symphony if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov swings for the body but Symphony moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Symphony.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Symphony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symphony moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Symphony.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Symphony's leg. Symphony is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symphony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symphony throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Symphony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Symphony moved away.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Symphony avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Symphony.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Symphony throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A bone on bone clash there as Symphony blocks the leg kick.
Magnetic Symphony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Symphony throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Kersikov!
Vitali Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Kilkenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilkenny is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Murder was the case. On his way into the cage it seems that Julian Knight has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Julian Knight seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Kilkenny!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilkenny takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Knight moves away from the strike by Kilkenny.
Knight will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilkenny throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Kilkenny only half commits.
Knight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilkenny was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Kilkenny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knight will feel that in the morning.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Kilkenny misses
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilkenny holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kilkenny slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kilkenny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilkenny keeps trying to improve his position.
Kilkenny trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight controlling from the top position.
Kilkenny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Lance Kilkenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilkenny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight works the jab nicely.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight moves away from the strike by Kilkenny.
Kilkenny looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Kilkenny tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kilkenny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilkenny 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 Knight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilkenny moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilkenny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Kilkenny.
Kilkenny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knight slips under a jab.
Kilkenny thumps Knight with a low kick.
Kilkenny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilkenny tried to score with a low kick but Knight checks it.
Kilkenny slips a jab from Knight.
Kilkenny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knight is out of range and Kilkenny settles back down.
Kilkenny misses with a low kick.
Lance Kilkenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Kilkenny throws a leg kick
and Knight counters with a single leg into guard. Kilkenny didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knight postures up in Kilkenny's guard and throws a big left but Kilkenny blocks it.
Knight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilkenny has wrist control.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Kilkenny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Knight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilkenny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilkenny.
Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kilkenny is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kilkenny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knight is stalling here. Kilkenny is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Knight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kilkenny has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kilkenny working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Knight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knight is pressing down on Kilkenny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Kilkenny is proving a slippery customer.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight looking to control.
Kilkenny wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knight tries to strike from the bottom.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilkenny wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Kilkenny wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilkenny is one step ahead there.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilkenny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Kilkenny has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Kilkenny preventing the sweep.
Kilkenny trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lance Kilkenny.
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilkenny checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knight cracks Kilkenny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kilkenny's calf.
Nice shot by Knight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilkenny. Kilkenny obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilkenny throws a lazy uppercut
so Knight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight throws an elbow that misses. Kilkenny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Kilkenny!
Knight is trying to keep Kilkenny in close.
Kilkenny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilkenny stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Knight is trying to hold Kilkenny in close to prevent damage but Kilkenny has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Kilkenny lands with a punch from half guard.
Kilkenny tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Knight.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight wants to hit a switch here but Kilkenny passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Knight there!
Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilkenny trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Knight dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kilkenny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Kilkenny misses.
Kilkenny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilkenny leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kilkenny throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilkenny.
Kilkenny tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilkenny's head backwards.
A slow jab from Kilkenny misses its intended target.
Knight swings for the body but Kilkenny moves out of range.
Knight throws a leg kick but Kilkenny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilkenny tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it.
Knight will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Julian Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilkenny. Kilkenny obviously looking to wear him down.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kilkenny but Kilkenny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight walks into a jab.
Kilkenny falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control.
Kilkenny regains half guard, as Knight was trying to land strikes.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilkenny trying to control here.
Knight trying to mount his opponent but Kilkenny defends it.
Lance Kilkenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knight thows a huge punch but Kilkenny dodges it nicely.
Kilkenny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight throwing shots but Kilkenny is blocking nicely.
Knight trying to mount his opponent but Kilkenny defends it.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kilkenny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Julian Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilkenny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilkenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilkenny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Kilkenny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kilkenny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilkenny is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilkenny.
Julian Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilkenny chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilkenny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilkenny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilkenny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knight looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knight looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knight!
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 Julian Knight.
Well Knight 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Knight!
Julian Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Shoznes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoznes has chosen O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei as his entrance music. Joseph Shoznes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Shoznes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lazarus.
Shoznes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lazarus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shoznes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shoznes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lazarus misses with a low kick as Shoznes jumps back.
Shoznes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Lazarus throws the kick towards the body but Shoznes avoids it.
Shoznes throws out a loose jab but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazarus thows a body shot but no joy.
Lazarus jabs at Shoznes's body.
Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoznes moves away.
Shoznes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoznes throws a hook but Lazarus blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shoznes. Lazarus shrugs it off though.
Lazarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lazarus!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lazarus scores with a jab to the body.
Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lazarus connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoznes.
Shoznes throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Kirk Lazarus has been cut.
Lazarus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Shoznes there.
Shoznes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
Shoznes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lazarus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoznes throws a front kick that sends Lazarus stumbling back into the cage.
Shoznes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lazarus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lazarus is breathing heavily.
Shoznes fakes the leg kick and cracks Lazarus in the body.
Shoznes clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus avoiding damage as Shoznes throws knees to the body.
Shoznes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Shoznes tries to land knees in the clinch but Lazarus avoids the damage to the body.
Shoznes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lazarus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lazarus prevents a body shot from Shoznes.
Shoznes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Shoznes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Shoznes lands with a left to the head.
Shoznes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazarus lands a nice knee to the body.
Shoznes can't find room to land a body shot as Lazarus controls the action.
Shoznes scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shoznes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but Shoznes is blocking nicely.
Shoznes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazarus's elbow.
Shoznes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazarus blocks an elbow strike.
Shoznes trying to land knees to the body.
Lazarus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lazarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Shoznes avoids the damage to the body.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shoznes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shoznes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shoznes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lazaruss head.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shoznes is defending well for now.
Shoznes throws an elbow but it misses.
Shoznes misses with an elbow over the top.
Shoznes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoznes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lazarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoznes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lazarus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shoznes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shoznes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lazaruss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoznes.
Shoznes misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Lazarus.
Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Shoznes.
Shoznes lands with a short shot to the head.
Lazarus blocks a body shot from Shoznes.
Lazarus trying to control the position but instead, Shoznes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lazarus into the cage.
Shoznes avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shoznes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Shoznes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Lazarus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping body kick lands there for Lazarus.
Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazarus works the jab nicely.
Lazarus is looking to wear down Shoznes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lazarus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shoznes takes a step back to recover.
Shoznes throws a jab when Lazarus was well out of range.
Lazarus ducks under a wild hook from Shoznes.
Shoznes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lazarus.
Lazarus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoznes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoznes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazarus connects with a body shot.
Lazarus connects with a body shot.
Lazarus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shoznes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Shoznes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lazarus cracks Shoznes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoznes lands a nice shot that snaps Lazarus's head back.
Shoznes scores with a punch to the head.
Shoznes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoznes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lazarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoznes scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazarus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoznes.
Shoznes misses with a body kick.
Lazarus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shoznes throws a hook but Lazarus avoids it easily.
Shoznes throws out a leg kick but Lazarus moves out of range and Shoznes only half commits.
Shoznes misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes misses with a wild body shot.
Lazarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoznes. Lazarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoznes.
Shoznes tries to clinch up.
Lazarus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shoznes checks it well.
Shoznes wants to land a leg kick but Lazarus is out of range.
Shoznes jabs at Lazarus's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lazarus as he connects with a hook.
Lazarus slips under a jab.
Lazarus connects with the punch.
Shoznes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lazarus avoids the head kick by Shoznes.
Shoznes scores with a hook.
Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Shoznes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes throws the kick towards the body but Lazarus avoids it.
Shoznes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lazarus.
Shoznes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shoznes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick and Shoznes moves out of range easily.
Shoznes punishes Lazarus's body with a nice straight punch.
Shoznes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoznes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lazarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoznes throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lazarus colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Shoznes as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lazarus is left battered and dazed whilst Shoznes and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Shoznes!
Joseph Shoznes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Kirk Lazarus was interviewed post fight and said 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornel Develutian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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15 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cornel Develutian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ugor Makinwa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Develutian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Develutian lands a leg kick that knocks Makinwa off balance momentarily.
Makinwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Makinwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Develutian throws a sloppy head kick and Makinwa moves out of range easily.
Makinwa misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Develutian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Develutian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makinwa manages to avoid it.
Develutian scoring well with a low kick there.
Develutian checks a leg kick.
Develutian cracks Makinwa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Develutian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Develutian is looking to clinch but Makinwa is avoiding it.
Develutian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makinwa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Develutian misses
and Makinwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Develutian thinking.
Makinwa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Develutian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makinwa blocks a leg kick.
Cornel Develutian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Develutian does it's job there.
Develutian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Develutian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makinwa.
Develutian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makinwa's head.
Develutian stuns Makinwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Develutian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makinwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Develutian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Develutian throws a series of punches but Makinwa avoids them all with ease.
Develutian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makinwa. That did some damage!
Develutian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Develutian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Develutian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makinwa on the side of the head.
Develutian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Develutian tests Makinwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Develutian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Develutian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Develutian. Beautiful body shot.
Makinwa looks winded!
Makinwa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Develutian looks to land a combination but Makinwa avoids it well.
Develutian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Develutian.
Develutian misses with a low kick.
Develutian digs a good hook to Makinwa's body.
Makinwa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makinwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Develutian works Makinwa's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Develutian.
Develutian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Develutian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Develutian.
Develutian digs a good hook to Makinwa's body.
Develutian lands a big right hand that sends Makinwa crashing to the mat! Develutian stays standing though and waves Makinwa back to his feet!
Makinwa is rocked!
Develutian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makinwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Develutian finish him?
Develutian lands a body shot.
Develutian lands a body shot.
Makinwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Develutian wants to clinch up but Makinwa keeps it at a distance.
Makinwa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makinwa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Develutian.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Develutian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Develutian tests Makinwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Develutian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Develutian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornel Develutian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Develutian misses.
Develutian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Develutian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makinwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makinwa tries to keep at a distance but Develutian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makinwa struggles to land a body shot inside as Develutian controls his hands.
Develutian lands with a left to the head.
Develutian scores with a shoulder strike.
Develutian tries to throw a body punch but Makinwa avoids it by throwing Develutian back against the cage.
Develutian lands with a light punch inside.
Makinwa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makinwa is breathing heavily.
Develutian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makinwa.
Develutian misses with some punches.
Develutian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Develutian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Develutian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Develutian lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Develutian.
Develutian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makinwa backwards.
Develutian works on Makinwa's body with a couple of short punches.
Develutian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makinwa goes for a takedown attempt but Develutian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makinwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Develutian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makinwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Develutian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Develutian lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Develutian pushes Makinwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Develutian lands a shoulder strike.
Develutian tries to land a knee to the head but Makinwa blocks with his arms.
Develutian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makinwa tries a body shot but Develutian blocks it.
Good body shot from Develutian.
Develutian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Develutian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makinwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cornel Develutian is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Develutian.
Develutian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makinwa. That did some damage!
Develutian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makinwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Develutian.
Develutian scores with a leg kick.
Makinwa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Develutian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Develutian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makinwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Develutian.
Develutian lands with a good body shot.
Develutian connects with the punch.
Develutian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makinwa can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Develutian.
Develutian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Develutian keeps Makinwa at a distance using the push kick.
Develutian cracks the inside of Makinwa's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Develutian cracks Makinwa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Develutian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Develutian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Develutian pounces like a tiger and cracks Makinwa with a vicious hook! Makinwa is down but not out! Develutian follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cornel Develutian!
Cornel Develutian looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Look at that wobbly fat man rolling around the canvas, you can get up now Bobby, go and find Jay to lick your wounds. Snoochie Boochies!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton has chosen Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkin misses with a low kick.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Templeton is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Malkin's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malkin. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Malkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Templeton.
Templeton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Templeton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Templeton, right into the meat.
Malkin cracks Templeton with a good jab.
Malkin throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Evgeniy Malkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templeton lands a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick there by Malkin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malkin, right into the meat.
Malkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Templeton is out of range.
Malkin slips under a jab from Templeton.
Malkin misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Templeton will feel that in the morning.
Malkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malkin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Templeton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Malkin - just one landing.
Malkin thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Malkin tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Good leg kick by Templeton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Templeton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malkin lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Malkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Templeton is pressing down on Malkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Templeton is on top in guard.
Malkin controls Templeton momentarily but Templeton frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Templeton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Templeton taking a break here but Malkin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Templeton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkin keeping full guard, as Templeton tries to pass.
Malkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Templeton passes into side control.
Templeton tries to advance to mount but Malkin denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malkin is looking for a kimura but Templeton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malkin to get the leverage.
Malkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Templeton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Templeton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Templeton is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lance Templeton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Malkin misses.
Malkin ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Templeton thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Templeton finds it's way through Malkin's defenses.
Templeton tries to score with a low kick but Malkin moves his leg out of the way.
Malkin swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
A low kick from Templeton misses
and Malkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malkin swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Templeton blocks the low kick.
Malkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Templeton's head backwards.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Templeton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Malkin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Templeton 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 Malkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Templeton throws a looping overhand right but Malkin ducks down to avoid it.
Malkin misses the shot to the body.
Templeton tries to bum rush Malkin with a series of wild strikes but Malkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Malkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin thows a leg kick but Templeton checks it
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malkin misses with a low kick.
Malkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Templeton.
Malkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton blocks a low kick nicely.
Malkin thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown but Templeton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malkin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malkin scores with a punch to the head.
Malkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malkin lunges at Templeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Templeton's hand.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Malkin misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malkin throws a head kick that misses.
Malkin tries to work over Templeton's front leg with a kick but Templeton checks it.
Templeton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Malkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Evgeniy Malkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Malkin throws a low kick but Templeton moves out of range easily.
Lance Templeton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton defending well as Malkin loads up on a big left hand.
Malkin misses with a hook. Templeton ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Malkin misses.
Malkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton lands a nice hook to Malkin's body. Malkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malkin. That did some damage!
Malkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Templeton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Templeton throws a low kick but Malkin avoids it.
Malkin throws a low kick but Templeton moves out of range easily.
Templeton thows a body shot but no joy.
Malkin throws a wild body kick that Templeton sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton scores with a head kick.
Templeton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malkin.
Malkin misses with a low kick.
Malkin throws a low kick, looking for Templeton's leg but Templeton calmly moves out of range.
Templeton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Malkin misses.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Malkin's body.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Malkin throws a shot to the body.
Templeton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Templeton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malkin throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Templeton lands a jab to Malkin's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malkin throws a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Malkin throws a head kick that half lands.
Malkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Templeton lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Malkin blocks the leg kick.
Templeton throws a leg kick which misses Malkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Malkin tries to avoid it.
Malkin shoots for a takedown but Templeton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Templeton throws a looping overhand right but Malkin ducks down to avoid it.
Malkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Templeton.
Templeton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Templeton tries to work over Malkin's front leg with a kick but Malkin checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Templeton checks the leg kick.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Malkin throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
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 Evgeniy Malkin will probably get the nod.
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!
Malkin misses with a looping right.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Malkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malkin swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Malkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malkin.
Templeton takes a swing at Malkin's ribcage but misses.
Malkin misses the shot to the body.
Malkin checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malkin.
Templeton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malkin in his tracks.
Templeton throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Templeton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Templeton.
Malkin lands with an overhand left.
Malkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton leaves Malkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick and Malkin moves out of range easily.
Malkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malkin avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Malkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Templeton in the body.
Malkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Templeton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malkin rather than just go for the knockout.
Templeton lands with a good body shot.
Templeton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malkin's sensitive parts.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
Templeton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malkin is out of range and Templeton settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malkin 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 Templeton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Templeton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malkin goes for a double leg but Templeton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Templeton continues to drive forward.
Malkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Templeton walks away with a smile on his face. Malkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Malkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Malkin misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Malkin throws a low kick but Templeton moves out of range easily.
Templeton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Templeton clobbers Malkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Templeton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Templeton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Templeton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malkin on the side of the head.
Malkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malkin staying out of range there.
Malkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Templeton misses.
Templeton throws a wild body kick that Malkin sees coming a mile off.
Templeton misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Templeton. Malkin shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malkin.
Malkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Templeton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malkin is out of range.
Malkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Templeton is able to avoid easily.
Templeton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Templeton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malkin.
Templeton is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton swings for the body but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Templeton's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Templeton misses.
Templeton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton throws a leg kick but Malkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Templeton swings for the body but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin thuds his right hand into Templeton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Templeton scores with a hook to the body. Malkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malkin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Templeton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Templeton 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wild's choice of entrance music: Type O Negative - Love You to Death. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jared Wild!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn lands a front kick.
Wild throws a body punch but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn misses with a looping left.
Taphorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Wild.
Wild tries to clinch there but Taphorn circles away.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut.
Wild with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taphorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taphorn throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
Wild has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taphorn lands the left hand.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taphorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Wild's head.
Wild connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn shoots in and drives through. Wild sprawls well.
Wild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Taphorn misses its intended target.
Taphorn throws a right hand that misses
and Wild counters by clinching up.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taphorn's elbow.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taphorn is trying to pull guard but Wild turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wild cracks Taphorn with a nice body shot.
Wild gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn missing with knees to the body.
Taphorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wild working aggressively here.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Taphorn throws a head punch that misses.
Wild prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries to pull guard but Wild forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taphorn has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Taphorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wild in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Taphorn.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taphorn.
Taphorn drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taphorn pushes a forearm under Wild's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wild is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'PEEEETTTTEEEEEER TAPPPPPPPPPPPHOOORNNNN. The convicted management all join Peter Taphorn in a party in the middle of the cage as they do the Peter Taphorn over Al Zahran's broken body and lather LT's balls with their tongues. '.
Jared Wild was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel faint'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Beckett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Allen misses.
Beckett tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
Allen clobbers Beckett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and Beckett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen motions for Beckett to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Beckett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beckett thows a body shot but no joy.
Beckett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Beckett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beckett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beckett digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beckett. Beckett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Beckett's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckett tries to avoid it.
Beckett misses with a leg kick.
Beckett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen cracks Beckett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Allen catches Beckett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Beckett avoids it.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckett moves away.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen cracks Beckett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Donk. Allen catches Beckett right on the button with a cross.
Beckett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a takedown into side control.
Beckett can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Beckett is not content to let Allen control the position.
Beckett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is putting a hurting on Beckett here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Allen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Allen wants to take a breather but Beckett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Allen.
Allen prevents Beckett from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett is controlling Allen's posture.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Beckett is keeping the position.
Beckett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Allen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckett has his hands on Allen's head, controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a jab to the nose.
Beckett misses with an uppercut.
Beckett throws a body kick that misses
and Allen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Allen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Allen in particular looking to stall.
Beckett trying to control from the bottom.
Beckett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beckett is trying is best to control the position here.
Beckett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beckett wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Allen seems content to control.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen blocks a head kick by Beckett.
Beckett looks to throw a body kick
and Allen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barry Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beckett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beckett trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckett trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beckett misses with a looping left.
Beckett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beckett throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beckett!
Beckett tries to improve position but can't.
Allen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Allen controlling the position.
Beckett is trying to control Allen's posture but Allen avoids it.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with the ground and pound.
Allen misses with the ground and pound.
Beckett takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckett is not content to let Allen control the position.
Allen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Beckett tries to bench press Allen off him but Allen keeps the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Allen working his ground and pound in the gym.
Allen landing strikes.
Allen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beckett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett is concentrating on defense, preventing Allen from advancing position.
Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beckett wants to get back to his feet.
Beckett is defending against the submission attempts here by Allen.
Beckett has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beckett wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett controlling the position well.
Allen wants to control but Beckett is keeping him busy.
Allen is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Allen tries to pass to full mount but Beckett defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Allen there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big right from Beckett misses.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beckett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Allen.
Beckett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
Beckett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allen moves out of range as Beckett strikes.
Beckett scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Allen misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beckett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckett throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckett cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beckett!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett misses with a head kick.
Beckett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen checks the leg kick.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beckett loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beckett checks a low kick from Allen.
Allen lands with a cross.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckett manages to avoid it.
Beckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen throws a solid leg kick but Beckett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Allen.
Beckett missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckett moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Allen throws out a powerful jab.
Allen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Beckett throws a nice head kick!
Barry Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Beckett's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckett tries to avoid it.
A combination from Beckett does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beckett throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a takedown into side control.
Beckett seems a little lost for a moment, as Allen dominates the positioning.
Barry Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beckett is not content to let Allen control the position.
Beckett is looking to regain half guard here but Allen keeps moving and retains side control.
Beckett wants to control but Allen postures up.
Beckett is trying to escape the position but Allen is controlling the position.
Beckett tries to bench press Allen off him but Allen keeps the position.
Beckett is pushing Allen's head away, looking to escape. Allen manages to hold on to the position though.
Allen just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Barry Allen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Allen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beckett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen scores with a jab. Beckett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Allen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Beckett lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
Allen cracks Beckett with an open hand slap.
Robert Beckett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Allen.
Well Allen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Allen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Barry Allen made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Croft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Warfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Croft comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff - Limp Bizkit. Colin Croft could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dragon Warfist's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Croft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croft looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Warfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Croft throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Croft takes one on the button.
Warfist throws a poor cross that misses
and Croft counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Warfist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Croft wants to pass the guard but Warfist is keeping the position.
Warfist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Croft. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dragon Warfist hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Croft buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warfist misses with a head kick.
Warfist cracks a nice hook into Croft's ribs.
Warfist clinches up against the cage.
Croft has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Croft can't find room to land a body shot as Warfist controls the action.
Croft lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warfist backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Croft.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Croft.
A head punch on the inside from Warfist fails to land.
Croft goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Croft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Croft throws a chopping leg kick but Warfist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft moves out of range of the body kick from Warfist.
Croft takes a swing at Warfist's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Warfist tenderised Croft's leg. Croft is trying to keep his angry face on.
Croft takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Croft walks into a left hand.
Croft scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warfist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Croft throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warfist lands a lovely overhand right.
Croft throws a quick inside leg kick.
Croft lands a head shot.
Croft lands a leg kick that knocks Warfist off balance momentarily.
Warfist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Croft checks the leg kick nicely there.
Croft works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Dragon Warfist has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warfist connects with a body shot that sends Croft's belly button to the back.
Croft throws a body punch but Warfist moves out of range.
Warfist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Croft gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Croft there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Warfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Croft throws a looping overhand right but Warfist ducks down to avoid it.
Croft will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Warfist thows a body shot but no joy.
Croft connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Warfist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Croft circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Croft.
Warfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Warfist takes a swing at Croft's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft misses with a leg kick.
Warfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Croft takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Warfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Croft cracks Warfist with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Warfist misses.
Croft cracks Warfist with a good jab.
Warfist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Croft. Croft obviously looking to wear him down.
Warfist connects with a body shot that sends Croft's belly button to the back.
Croft throws a push kick but Warfist slaps the foot to one side.
Croft tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Croft blocks a head kick by Warfist.
Warfist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warfist throws a sloppy body shot
and Croft counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Warfist keeping full guard, as Croft tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Croft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dragon Warfist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Warfist blocks the body kick.
Warfist scores with a hook.
Croft throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Croft on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warfist throws a sloppy head kick and Croft moves out of range easily.
Dragon Warfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Croft throws a nice inside leg kick.
Croft lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Croft blocks a leg kick.
Warfist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Croft momentarily.
Warfist throws a lazy head kick
and Croft decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warfist's guard.
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!
Croft 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Croft trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Colin Croft wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Warfist ducks under a wild hook from Croft.
Dragon Warfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Croft throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warfist moves out of range as Croft strikes.
Warfist misses with the combination.
Warfist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Croft counters with a takedown into side control.
Croft moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft wants to take a breather but Warfist manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Croft.
Warfist is trying to keep Croft in close.
Croft wants to control from the top but Warfist keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft slips nicely into half guard.
Croft perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Croft tries to pass to full mount but Warfist defends it.
Croft perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Colin Croft has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Warfist misses with a wild body shot.
Warfist scores with a nice body kick.
Warfist throws a leg kick which misses Croft's front leg but catches the back leg as Croft tries to avoid it.
A big left from Warfist misses.
Warfist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Croft throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warfist counters with a head kick.
Croft misses with a straight left.
Croft moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warfist blocks a jab.
Warfist throws a head kick but Croft moves out of range.
Croft throws a wild body kick that Warfist sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Croft lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warfist moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Croft. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Croft.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Croft dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dragon Warfist's cut.
That's time! Croft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Croft cracks Warfist with a good jab.
Warfist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Croft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Croft swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warfist throws a sloppy head kick and Croft moves out of range easily.
Warfist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warfist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warfist throws a sloppy head kick and Croft moves out of range easily.
Croft moves out of range of the body kick.
Warfist blocks a low kick nicely.
Warfist moves out of range as Croft throws a body kick.
Donk. Warfist catches Croft right on the button with a cross.
Croft avoids the head kick by Warfist.
Croft throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Croft misses with a kick to the body.
Warfist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Croft scores with a push kick.
Warfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warfist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warfist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warfist manages to avoid it.
Croft shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Croft checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Croft!
Warfist throws a lazy right hand but Croft sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warfist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Warfist walks forward, straight into a front kick from Croft.
Warfist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Croft throws a leg kick which misses Warfist's front leg but catches the back leg as Warfist tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Croft lands with a thumping leg kick.
Croft cracks Warfist with a good jab.
Croft moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Croft uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Croft throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragon Warfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Croft darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Warfist is rocked!
Warfist looks up at the clock. Bad move! Croft lands a right hand from hell, dropping Warfist. Croft pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Croft!
Colin Croft thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aloysius Martin Thesz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aloysius Martin Thesz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloysius Martin Thesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thesz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
Drogo moves in looking to clinch but Thesz pushes him off.
Thesz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drogo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thesz manages to avoid it.
Thesz sizes up Drogo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thesz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drogo.
Drogo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Aloysius Martin Thesz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo moves out of range of the strikes.
Drogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thesz throws a good cross that connects.
Drogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thesz.
Thesz misses with a takedown attempt - Drogo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Thesz with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo moves out of range of the body kick from Thesz.
Thesz with a nice cross.
Drogo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drogo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drogo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thesz is rocked!
We've been informed that Drogo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Conan Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thesz leaves his chin hanging out and Drogo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thesz crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conan Drogo!
An out of breath Conan Drogo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobashi has chosen DJ Krush - Kemuri as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenta Kobashi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobashi lands with a good body shot.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dmitry Borschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borschev throws a front kick aimed at Kobashi's knee but Kobashi avoids it well.
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Borschev lands an overhand right.
Kobashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Kobashi's head.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Borschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Borschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
A good leg kick by Kobashi.
Borschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Borschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borschev throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borschev. That did some damage!
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kobashi slips a jab from Borschev.
Borschev throws a low kick but Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Borschev misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi works Borschev's body with a nice hook.
Borschev misses with a low kick.
Borschev connects with a body shot.
Borschev connects with a body shot.
Borschev misses with the combination.
Borschev looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Borschev loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Borschev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kobashi throws a front kick aimed at Borschev's knee but Borschev avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kobashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borschev misses with a hook to the body
and Kobashi counters with a good low kick that Borschev was not able to check.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Borschev moves out of range easily.
Kobashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Borschev saw that one coming.
A big right from Kobashi misses.
Borschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borschev lands with a shot to the body.
Kobashi moves out of range as Borschev throws a body kick.
Kobashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi slips a jab from Borschev.
Kobashi defending well as Borschev loads up on a big left hand.
Borschev blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
Borschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Borschev looks for the body kick but Kobashi saw that one coming.
Kobashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Borschev lands a front kick.
Borschev connects with a crisp jab.
Borschev missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borschev blocks the body kick.
Borschev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kobashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borschev misses with a low kick.
Borschev misses with a looping right.
Borschev blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
Borschev misses with a low kick.
Kobashi is looking to clinch.
Borschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschev thows a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Borschev ducks down to avoid it.
Borschev blocks the body kick.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Borschev off balance momentarily.
Borschev throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Borschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Borschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borschev misses with a low kick.
Kobashi blocks the body kick.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kobashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Borschev misses with a low kick.
Borschev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kobashi's calf.
Borschev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dmitry Borschev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Borschev moves out of range easily.
Borschev with a hook.
Borschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borschev.
Borschev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice jab there from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borschev.
Borschev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kobashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dmitry Borschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Borschev lands a jab to Kobashi's midsection.
Borschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kobashi wants to clinch up but Borschev keeps it at a distance.
Borschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borschev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi motions for Borschev to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borschev throws a series of punches but Kobashi avoids them all with ease.
Borschev throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kobashi.
A solid body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borschev missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Kobashi does it's job there.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Borschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borschev down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borschev throws the kick towards the body but Kobashi avoids it.
Kobashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Borschev moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borschev throws a right hand that Kobashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kobashi also avoids with ease.
Borschev throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Borschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borschev thows a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Borschev misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobashi.
Borschev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borschev.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Borschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi takes one to the chin there.
Borschev throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Borschev does no damage.
Borschev lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobashi clinches.
Borschev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kobashi manages to break the clinch.
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Borschev's front leg but catches the back leg as Borschev tries to avoid it.
Kobashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi 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 Borschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Borschev.
Kobashi works Borschev's body with a nice hook.
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Borschev.
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!
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Borschev.
Borschev misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borschev. That one must have hurt.
Borschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borschev.
Kobashi scores with a kick to the body.
Kobashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Borschev throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Borschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Borschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borschev.
Crunch! Kobashi slams his shin into Borschev's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kobashi throws a body punch but Borschev moves out of range.
Kobashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Borschev at a distance.
Borschev jabs at Kobashi's body.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi is looking to clinch but Borschev is avoiding it.
Jab by Kobashi.
Borschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi scores with a kick to the body.
Kobashi throws a hook but Borschev avoids it easily.
Borschev connects with a body shot.
Borschev throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Borschev throws a series of punches but Kobashi avoids them all with ease.
Kobashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borschev rather than just go for the knockout.
Borschev looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Borschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borschev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Borschev moves out of range.
Kobashi tries to move into range but Borschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Borschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobashi misses with a kick to the body.
Borschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kobashi on the side of the head.
Kobashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kobashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Borschev circles away.
Borschev moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Borschev scores with a one two! Kobashi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Borschev counters with a nice leg kick.
Borschev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi scores with a punch to the head.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borschev.
Borschev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Kobashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi scores with a head kick.
Borschev wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Borschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kobashi avoids a kick to the body.
Borschev throws the kick towards the body but Kobashi avoids it.
Borschev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borschev throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range.
Borschev ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Kobashi scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick from Kobashi lands but Borschev takes it in his stride.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Borschev moves out of range easily.
Borschev blocks the body kick.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobashi scores with a nice body kick.
Borschev throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Borschev thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Borschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borschev throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
Borschev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Borschev's head.
Borschev misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Borschev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kobashi.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschev checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kobashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi slips a jab from Borschev.
Borschev tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Borschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Borschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobashi lands a nice hook to Borschev's body. Borschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borschev misses with a low kick as Kobashi jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borschev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kobashi - the referee stops the clock and Borschev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kobashi. Borschev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Borschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobashi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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