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RYZE 71: Levy vs. Kilpatrick PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebeneezer McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward McLauglin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ebeneezer McCoy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebeneezer McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward McLauglin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy darts in and clinches McLauglin up against the cage.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
McCoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but McCoy blocks it.
McLauglin leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCoy tries to stall but McLauglin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCoy blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCoy just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLauglin's brow.
McLauglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by McLauglin.
McLauglin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McLauglin looking to slow down the pace here.
McCoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McLauglin up against the cage.
McCoy trying to stall but McLauglin improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauglin.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but McLauglin blocks it.
McLauglin just leaning against McCoy, taking a breather.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by McLauglin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLauglin.
McCoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLauglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCoy's elbow.
McLauglin effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauglin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin effectively controlling the action here.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but McLauglin blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that McCoy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCoy working McLauglin over with knees to the body.
McLauglin is trying to stall.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McLauglin misses with a knee to the head.
McLauglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCoy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McLauglin working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLauglin blocks an elbow strike from McCoy.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLauglin leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCoy lands an elbow inside.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLauglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLauglin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCoy is keeping busy.
McLauglin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCoy managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLauglin blocks it with crossed arms.
McLauglin takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLauglin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCoy blocks it with crossed arms.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McLauglin obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCoy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLauglin backwards.
McCoy managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
McCoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
McLauglin misses with a knee strike.
McLauglin misses with a knee to the head.
McCoy misses with an elbow over the top.
McLauglin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McLauglin looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That has opened up Edward McLauglin's cut even more.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
McCoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLauglin's defenses.
McCoy 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.
Ebeneezer McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
McLauglin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCoy blocks it with crossed arms.
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as McCoy controls his hands.
McLauglin is trying to stall.
McCoy scores with a shoulder strike.
McLauglin avoiding damage as McCoy throws knees to the body.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but McCoy is blocking nicely.
Ebeneezer McCoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLauglin with a knee to the head.
McLauglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin trying to stall but McCoy improves his position.
McLauglin lands a knee 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!
The referee is keeping an eye on McLauglin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McLauglin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLauglin is defending well for now.
McCoy throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauglin crunches a lovely knee into McCoy's ribcage.
A knee to the head by McLauglin.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but McLauglin blocks it.
The referee calls for McLauglin to work.
McCoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McLauglin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLauglin connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCoy's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauglin dodges an elbow strike from McCoy.
McCoy lands a damaging elbow.
McLauglin landing knees to the head.
McLauglin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCoy tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLauglin blocks it with crossed arms.
McCoy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLauglin tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McLauglin avoiding damage.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but McCoy blocks it.
McLauglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCoy wants to stall.
McLauglin lands with a light punch inside.
McCoy is rocked!
McLauglin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLauglin has McCoy pushed against the cage.
McLauglin lands a big right hand that drops McCoy! The killer instinct kicks in and McLauglin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McLauglin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward McLauglin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Rechsteiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oliver Rechsteiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Rechsteiner. Those never looked like landing.
Oliver Rechsteiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elcock dips to his left and cracks Rechsteiner with an uppercut!
Rechsteiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elcock tries to avoid it but Rechsteiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elcock to the ground. Elcock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rechsteiner shoots in but no luck this time.
Elcock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elcock lands with a nice combination. Rechsteiner backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Oliver Rechsteiner has been cut.
Elcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Elcock misses the target.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Rechsteiner avoids them all with ease.
Rechsteiner misses with a takedown attempt - Elcock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Rechsteiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rechsteiner connects with a leg kick. Elcock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rechsteiner wants to clinch but Elcock slips to the side
and Elcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rechsteiner throws a head kick that misses.
Elcock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rechsteiner back to the cage. Elcock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rechsteiner looks for a takedown but Elcock sprawls well.
Elcock lands with a right hand.
Elcock connects with a single shot there.
Rechsteiner tries to clinch but Elcock moves out of range.
Elcock thows a body shot but no joy.
Rechsteiner shoots in for a takedown but Elcock shows good takedown defense.
Elcock lands with a right hand.
Rechsteiner closes the distance but Elcock moves to the side
and Elcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elcock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rechsteiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Rechsteiner's head coaches at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rechsteiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elcock connects with a body shot.
Elcock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rechsteiner shoots in for a takedown but Elcock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rechsteiner wants to clinch up but Elcock keeps it at a distance.
Armando Elcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rechsteiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elcock scores with a sloppy right hand. Rechsteiner should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rechsteiner misses with a double jab
and Rechsteiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooh!!! Elcock has knocked Rechsteiner down with a huge combo! Elcock steps away and waves a wobbly Rechsteiner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rechsteiner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rechsteiner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Rechsteiner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elcock lands the left hand.
Rechsteiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elcock fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rechsteiner to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rechsteiner looks to clinch but Elcock throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rechsteiner taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Armando Elcock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Balan Syed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Raziq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syed is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great elbows
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balan Syed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Raziq!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syed tries a head kick but it misses.
Syed is breathing heavily.
Raziq feints and as Syed raises his hands in defense, Raziq changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raziq wants to stand but Syed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Syed pulls Raziq in close to prevent any damage.
Raziq wants to stand but Syed is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raziq is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Syed's half guard.
Raziq wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Syed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raziq wanted to stand there but Syed had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raziq preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Raziq wanted to stand there but Syed had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abdul Raziq was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Raziq bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raziq wants to stand but Syed is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raziq working away.
Raziq wants to stand but Syed has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Syed is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Raziq wants to stand but Syed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Syed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raziq is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Raziq dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raziq throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Syed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raziq is in Syed's guard.
Syed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Raziq would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Balan Syed wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Raziq shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Raziq showed some decent athleticism there.
Syed is trying to maintain the position but Raziq is very close to passing his half guard.
Raziq wants to stand but Syed has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Abdul Raziq has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raziq wants to stand up but Syed manages to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raziq wants to stand but Syed is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raziq won't allow Syed to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raziq closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Syed did well to prevent Raziq getting side control.
Raziq is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raziq tries to stand and escape but Syed actually recovers to full guard.
Syed wants to stand and escape but Raziq is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raziq wants to get up but he can't break Syed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raziq postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Raziq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Raziq shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Syed's guard.
Raziq trying to stand up but can't free himself from Syed's guard.
Syed is trying to control the position but Raziq postures up.
Raziq is looking to stand up but Syed won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Syed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raziq to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raziq has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Syed is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syed pulls Raziq in close to his closed guard and prevents Raziq from doing any damage or advancing position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raziq scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raziq is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Raziq is thwarting Syed's attempts to control the position.
Raziq wants to stand up but Syed has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raziq looking to score a takedown here. Syed is defending well but Raziq drives through and ends up in Syed's guard.
Syed wants to stand and escape but Raziq is having none of it.
Raziq tries to stand but Syed is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syed wants to stand up but Raziq is controlling him.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Abdul Raziq hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Raziq fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Syed sprawls well initially but Raziq persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Raziq wants to stand up but Syed is controlling the position.
Balan Syed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abdul Raziq was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Raziq closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Syed to the mat! Syed manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Raziq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raziq 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Raziq!
Abdul Raziq was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirt McGirt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt misses with a hook. Hewitt ducked under it nicely.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGirt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but McGirt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGirt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
McGirt lands a jab to the head.
Hewitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGirt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGirt wants it to stay on the feet.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hewitt.
Hewitt blocks a jab.
Hewitt shoots in but McGirt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hewitt fails with the takedown.
Hewitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGirt cracks Hewitt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hewitt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGirt pinned against the cage. McGirt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGirt misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt staying out of range there.
McGirt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hewitt wants to land a leg kick but McGirt is out of range.
McGirt throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGirt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGirt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGirt but McGirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from McGirt misses.
McGirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hewitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hewitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGirt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hewitt somewhat.
Hewitt tries to clinch but McGirt moves out of range.
McGirt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hewitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt throws a looping overhand right but McGirt ducks down to avoid it.
Hewitt shoots in looking for a takedown. McGirt tries to sprawl out of it but Hewitt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGirt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGirt throws a right and a left that Hewitt avoids nicely.
Dirt McGirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGirt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGirt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGirt throws a hook to the side of Hewitt's head but Hewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGirt. Hewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hewitt dives in and grabs McGirt's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGirt pushes down on Hewitt's head and hops out.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but McGirt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirt misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hewitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hewitt moves out of range as McGirt strikes.
McGirt misses with a left hand
and Hewitt counters by moving into the clinch.
McGirt lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hewitt is keeping busy.
McGirt wants to break free but Hewitt has control.
Hewitt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hewitt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGirt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hewitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGirt prevents it.
Hewitt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGirt walks away with a smile on his face. Hewitt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGirt throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGirt connects with a leg kick. Hewitt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hewitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGirt.
McGirt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hewitt.
Hewitt shoots for a double leg takedown but McGirt sprawls well. He's pushed Hewitt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McGirt misses.
Hewitt takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGirt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGirt sprawls well. McGirt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hewitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hewitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hewitt walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGirt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hewitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hewitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGirt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hewitt's half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt is just content to waste time from the top position. Hewitt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McGirt wants to control from the top but Hewitt keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt McGirt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGirt throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGirt misses with a low kick.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from McGirt does it's job there.
Hewitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGirt to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hewitt.
Dirt McGirt is winning the standup battle so far.
McGirt cracks Hewitt with an open hand slap.
Hewitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGirt manages to avoid it.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hewitt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGirt is trying to control Hewitt's posture but Hewitt avoids it.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGirt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hewitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hewitt is trying to get an arm triangle but McGirt is defending well.
McGirt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hewitt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGirt is looking for a sweep. Hewitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hewitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGirt trying to control but Hewitt postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but McGirt defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt wants to free his trapped foot but McGirt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hewitt prevents McGirt from improving his position.
Hewitt passes to side control.
Hewitt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGirt, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGirt is trying to improve his position.
Hewitt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hewitt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGirt is looking for a sweep.
McGirt regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt trying to control here.
McGirt is positioning himself well to prevent Hewitt advancing to mount.
McGirt wants to control but Hewitt is keeping busy.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGirt is trying to maintain the position but Hewitt is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in gym closing inform me that Hewitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but McGirt defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hewitt is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Hewitt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McGirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGirt tries a head kick but it misses.
McGirt misses with a looping right.
A big right from Hewitt misses.
Jab by McGirt.
McGirt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hewitt.
Hewitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGirt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hewitt somewhat.
The crowd cheers as McGirt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hewitt doesn't seem phased though.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGirt sprawls well. McGirt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hewitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hewitt.
McGirt throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice sprawl there from McGirt as Hewitt shoots in.
McGirt misses with a hook.
McGirt lands with a straight right. Hewitt didn't see that one coming.
Hewitt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hewitt looks for a takedown but McGirt sprawls well.
Hewitt dives in for a single leg takedown but McGirt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hewitt blocking some punches.
A short right from McGirt on the inside.
McGirt tries to stall but Hewitt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hewitt is trying to pull guard but McGirt has him pressed against the cage.
Hewitt is working for takedown but McGirt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is pressed up against the cage. Hewitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGirt down to the mat. McGirt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hewitt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGirt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hewitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGirt throws a leg kick that misses.
McGirt looks to land a right hand but Hewitt moved out of range.
Hewitt tries for a takedown but McGirt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGirt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from McGirt misses.
McGirt throws out a loose jab but Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from McGirt misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirt misses the target.
McGirt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hewitt circles away quickly and effectively.
McGirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hewitt.
McGirt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hewitt is out of range and McGirt settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt shoots in and drives through. McGirt sprawls well.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGirt.
The fighters circling - Hewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hewitt checks the leg kick.
Hewitt defending well as McGirt loads up on a big left hand.
McGirt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hewitt darts in looking for a takedown but McGirt gets double underhooks and turns Hewitt into the cage.
Hewitt can't get the takedown.
Hewitt blocking some punches.
Hewitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGirt prevents it.
McGirt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hewitt.
McGirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hewitt.
Hewitt is looking for a takedown.
Hewitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGirt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hewitts head.
Hewitt goes for a takedown attempt but McGirt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGirt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hewitt blocks the body kick.
Hewitt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGirt defends well and Hewitt ends up having to push McGirt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGirt lands a right hand.
McGirt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hewitt up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt McGirt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGirt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirt McGirt!
After winning the bout, Dirt McGirt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Keinänen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas has chosen Whom Shall I Fear as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Keinänen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas drives through and clinches with Keinänen against the cage.
Leonidas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keinänen backwards.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Keinänen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leonidas lands a hook that snaps the head of Keinänen backwards.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonidas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Keinänen is leaning against Leonidas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keinänen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keinänen is trying to stall.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Keinänen blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Leonidas.
Leonidas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keinänen.
A nice left hand lands by Keinänen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Keinänen is blocking nicely.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keinänen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keinänen avoiding damage.
Keinänen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keinänen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leonidas's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leonidas trying to control the position.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Keinänen from controlling successfully.
Keinänen throwing strikes from guard but Leonidas blocks nicely.
Leonidas trying to control the position.
Keinänen trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keinänen shoots in for a takedown but Leonidas shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas slips under a jab from Keinänen.
A good leg kick by Leonidas.
Keinänen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonidas lands a head kick. Keinänen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas moves in looking to clinch but Keinänen pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keinänen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmo Keinänen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keinänen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keinänen is in Leonidas's guard.
Keinänen won't allow Leonidas to sweep him here.
Leonidas wants to stand and escape but Keinänen is having none of it.
Keinänen 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.
Leonidas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonidas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keinänen wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Achilles Leonidas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Keinänen ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keinänen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Keinänen with a series of wild strikes but Keinänen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas wants to clinch up but Keinänen keeps it at a distance.
Leonidas tries to clinch there but Keinänen circles away.
Keinänen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Achilles Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keinänen is looking to slow Leonidas down with leg kicks.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Keinänen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keinänen is defended easily by Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keinänen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonidas.
Keinänen is looking to slow Leonidas down with leg kicks.
Leonidas tries a head kick but it misses.
Keinänen takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Keinänen scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas throws a shot to the body.
Keinänen darts in looking for a takedown but Leonidas gets double underhooks and turns Keinänen into the cage.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Keinänen uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keinänen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Keinänen blocks with his arms.
Leonidas blocks a body shot from Keinänen.
Keinänen scores with a hook to the body.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keinänen pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keinänen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Achilles Leonidas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keinänen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses.
Leonidas staying out of range there.
Keinänen ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas.
Achilles Leonidas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keinänen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head.
Keinänen lands with a nice body punch.
Leonidas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keinänen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keinänen.
Leonidas pulls Keinänen in close to prevent any damage.
Leonidas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Keinänen pushing down on Leonidas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Leonidas is staying active underneath Keinänen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leonidas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to escape.
Leonidas won't allow Keinänen to pass to mount.
Leonidas wants to get back to full guard.
Keinänen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leonidas sees it coming and defends easily.
Keinänen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keinänen wants to take a breather but Leonidas is having none of it.
Keinänen trying to pass the guard but Leonidas defending well.
Leonidas is looking for a sweep. Keinänen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keinänen lands with a punch from half guard.
Keinänen is keen to just control but Leonidas is a slippery customer.
Leonidas wants to improve his position but Keinänen is controlling well.
Leonidas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Keinänen from controlling successfully.
Leonidas has momentary wrist control but Keinänen slips an elbow through the middle.
Keinänen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Keinänen trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonidas pulls Keinänen in to control the position.
Keinänen wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keinänen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonidas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leonidas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keinänen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen controlling from the top position.
Keinänen prevents Leonidas from getting back to his feet.
Keinänen passes Leonidas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leonidas has hold of Keinänen's hands but Keinänen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leonidas tries to kick Keinänen off but Keinänen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonidas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keinänen is working away from the top position though.
Leonidas is not content to let Keinänen control the position.
Keinänen wants to pass the guard but Leonidas is defending well.
Leonidas wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keinänen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Keinänen is working for a kimura but Leonidas is defending it quite comfortably.
Keinänen uses his free foot to push down on Leonidas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to buck Keinänen off but he can't manage it.
Leonidas can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keinänen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonidas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Keinänen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leonidas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keinänen moves out of range as Leonidas throws a body kick.
Keinänen keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonidas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keinänen cracks Leonidas with a good jab.
Leonidas throws a head kick but Keinänen moves out of range.
Good shot there by Keinänen.
Keinänen tries to keep at a distance but Leonidas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Keinänen.
Leonidas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Leonidas.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keinänen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keinänen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Keinänen blocks with his arms.
Keinänen trying to control the position but instead, Leonidas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Keinänen into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keinänen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Keinänen pulls guard successfully.
Keinänen looking for a guillotine here but Leonidas defends easily.
Leonidas pushing down on Keinänen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keinänen trying to control but Leonidas postures up.
Keinänen tries to roll over but Leonidas keeps him under control.
Leonidas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonidas.
Leonidas trying to control from half guard but Keinänen is working away.
Keinänen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keinänen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonidas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonidas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keinänen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keinänen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonidas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonidas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonidas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keinänen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leonidas wants to control from the top but Keinänen keeps moving.
Leonidas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keinänen is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Keinänen controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Leonidas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Leonidas tries to lock up and control but Keinänen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Leonidas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Keinänen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leonidas has worked his arm free - good work by Leonidas!
Keinänen misses with the ground and pound.
Keinänen working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas trying to remain calm as Keinänen controls from the top position.
Keinänen misses with the ground and pound.
Keinänen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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!
Leonidas pushes Keinänen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Keinänen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leonidas struggling a bit here.
Leonidas tries to improve position but can't.
Keinänen wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Leonidas is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keinänen is putting a hurting on Leonidas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Keinänen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leonidas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leonidas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keinänen is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Keinänen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keinänen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Keinänen!
Osmo Keinänen gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Achilles Leonidas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gomez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crazy Train. Washington has chosen Gaff's Eulogy by Andrew Bayer as his entrance music. Denver Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Washington lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.
Gomez lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Gomez.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gomez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning.
Gomez swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gomez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington scores with a one two! Gomez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gomez is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Gomez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Gomez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez walks into a jab.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Washington.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
Washington might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Gomez lands.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington misses the jab.
Gomez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands.
Washington misses with a double jab.
Washington tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomez.
Washington with a nice cross.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mario Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomez tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Washington lands a big right hand that sends Gomez crashing to the mat! Washington stays standing though and waves Gomez back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gomez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gomez looks to clinch but Washington throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gomez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Denver Washington!
Denver Washington 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn's entrance music is Say It Aint So by Weezer. A fine choice. Lucas has chosen Techno Viking as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Glenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glenn.
Lucas rushes Glenn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lucas has clasped his hands together around Glenn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Glenn keeps Lucas under control for a moment.
Lucas gets to mount! Glenn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Glenn is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucas has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucas content just to control the position here.
Glenn is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas looking to control but Glenn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glenn is looking to improve his position but Lucas isn't that keen on the idea.
Lucas trying to control but Glenn is having none of it.
Glenn can't escape the position.
Lucas punching from mount but Glenn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lucas controlling from the full mount.
Lucas looking to control but Glenn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Glenn regains half guard.
Lucas prevents Glenn from improving his position.
Lucas is controlling the pace.
Glenn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glenn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas is one step ahead there.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Draven Lucas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lucas throws a combination. Glenn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Robert Glenn has been cut.
Glenn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucas quickly recovers to half guard.
Lucas moves into full guard.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but Glenn is proving a slippery customer.
Glenn looking to sit in guard and control but Lucas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Glenn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Glenn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas postures up.
Lucas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glenn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Draven Lucas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Glenn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Glenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draven Lucas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Glenn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lucas throws a right and a left that Glenn avoids nicely.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glenn throws out the jab.
Glenn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
Glenn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Glenn throws a strike but Lucas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lucas stopping the sweep attempt from Glenn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas slips nicely into half guard.
Glenn controlling the position well.
Lucas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glenn keeps working.
Lucas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Glenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to take a break and control but Glenn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Draven Lucas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lucas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glenn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glenn with a hook.
It looks like Draven Lucas has been cut.
Robert Glenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch but Glenn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glenn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lucas is in Glenn's guard.
Glenn keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.
Glenn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glenn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas is one step ahead there.
Lucas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glenn trying to keep a closed guard but Lucas is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas shoots in and bounces Glenn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lucas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glenn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lucas is now in half guard.
Lucas is looking to advance position but Glenn won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to take a breather but Glenn is having none of it.
Glenn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucas is working away from the top position though.
Glenn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glenn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glenn wants to sweep here but Lucas controlling him for the moment.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Draven Lucas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lucas has Glenn up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucas as Glenn tries to tie him up.
Lucas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucas is trying to maintain a safe position but Glenn gets an underhook and turns Lucas into the cage.
Lucas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lucas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
Glenn tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas is retaining full guard.
Glenn trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Glenn wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.
Glenn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glenn stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas.
Lucas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glenn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Draven Lucas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas pulls Glenn in close to prevent any damage.
Glenn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lucas controls Glenn momentarily but Glenn frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glenn is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glenn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lucas 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.
Glenn trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Lucas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glenn manages to get himself to full guard.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn wants to hit a switch here but Lucas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Glenn there!
Lucas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Glenn is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucas has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to control the pace but Glenn is squirming around nicely.
Glenn is looking to get to half guard.
Draven Lucas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucas avoids the attempt from Glenn to control.
Lucas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Glenn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glenn wants to improve his position but Lucas is controlling well.
Glenn is not content to let Lucas control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Draven Lucas.
Well Lucas 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draven Lucas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiki Toke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toke has chosen Bonecracker- Shocore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tiki Toke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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217 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiki Toke!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holyfield counters with an outside leg kick.
Holyfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holyfield misses the shot to the body.
Holyfield misses with a takedown attempt - Toke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toke fails with a takedown attempt.
Toke throws a big shot that misses.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Toke moves out of range.
Toke dives in and scores a takedown into Holyfield's guard.
Holyfield wants to sweep here but Toke controlling him for the moment.
Toke with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield can't keep his opponent in guard - Toke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toke connects with a nice short shot to Holyfield's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toke is working for a kimura but Holyfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Holyfield is pressing down on Toke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toke is looking to work some ground and pound but Holyfield has wrist control.
Toke throwing strikes from guard but Holyfield blocks nicely.
Holyfield wants to control the position but Toke says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Holyfield controlling the position well.
Holyfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Toke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holyfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Toke prevents Holyfield from improving his position.
Holyfield is pressing down on Toke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holyfield working a defensive guard here.
Holyfield 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.
Holyfield is trying to keep Toke in close.
Holyfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holyfield working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toke stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Holyfield throws up his legs and catches Toke in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Toke tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Holyfield! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Evander Holyfield!
Evander Holyfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Petter - Det går bra nu. Latvala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Children of Bodom - Tie my rope. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Latvala blocks the low kick.
Latvala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Latvala 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.
Axelsson goes for a double leg but Latvala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Latvala continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Latvala.
Latvala letting Axelsson take a breather here.
Latvala tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Latvala back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axelsson as Latvala tries to tie him up.
Latvala tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Latvala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Latvala.
Axelsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Axelsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axelsson as Latvala tries to tie him up.
Latvala manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Latvala.
Latvala connects with a body shot that sends Axelsson's belly button to the back.
Latvala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Axelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Latvala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Latvala wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson pulls Latvala in close to his closed guard and prevents Latvala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Axelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Latvala trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala throws a big elbow that misses.
Latvala trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Axelsson 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.
Axelsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Latvala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Latvala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Latvala trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Latvala is sitting in close to Axelsson's body. Axelsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Latvala is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Latvala is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Axelsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Axelsson!
In his post fight interview, Johan Axelsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levy comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osbourne - mr.Crowley. Kilpatrick has chosen Gentleman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Levy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott Levy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
Kilpatrick cracks Levy with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilpatrick.
Levy misses the body punch
and Kilpatrick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Levy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Levy.
Kilpatrick looks to land a body kick but Levy moved away.
Levy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Levy. Levy obviously looking to wear him down.
Levy swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
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!
Levy misses with a leg kick
and Kilpatrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Levy's guard.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick pushing down on Levy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Levy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levy gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Levy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Levy keeps moving.
Levy keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Levy is working from the bottom.
Levy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilpatrick manages to get himself to full guard.
Kilpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick keeping moving, preventing Levy from controlling successfully.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position.
Levy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Levy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kilpatrick's thigh. Kilpatrick counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Levy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilpatrick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Levy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilpatrick keeping moving, preventing Levy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luke Kilpatrick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Levy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kilpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levy.
Levy digs a good body shot into Kilpatrick's ribs.
Kilpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Levy's head backwards.
Kilpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick trying to keep a closed guard but Levy is proving a slippery customer.
Levy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilpatrick is pulling down on Levy's head to control his posture.
Kilpatrick working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luke Kilpatrick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Levy.
Levy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Levy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Levy connects with a body shot.
Levy moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott Levy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice right hand.
Kilpatrick shoots in but Levy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Levy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kilpatrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Levy's guard.
Levy keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Levy trying to control the position.
Levy has his foot on Kilpatrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilpatrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Levy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levy is looking for a triangle but Kilpatrick pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to Levy's brow.
Levy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpatrick wants to pass the guard but Levy is keeping the position.
Levy is looking to sweep but instead, Kilpatrick has passed into half guard.
Levy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kilpatrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kilpatrick's back!
Kilpatrick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Levy's guard. Nice work there by Kilpatrick.
Levy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Levy keeps moving.
Levy is trying to keep Kilpatrick in close.
Levy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick is in close to Levy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levy has momentary wrist control but Kilpatrick slips an elbow through the middle.
Levy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilpatrick has picked Levy up and slammed him! Levy can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilpatrick manages to pass to side control!
Levy is trying to get back to half guard.
Levy is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.
Levy tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Levy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Levy is working from the bottom.
Levy sneaks back into half guard.
Kilpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Levy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Levy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Levy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Levy looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpatrick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Levy tries to roll over but Kilpatrick keeps him under control.
Kilpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilpatrick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Levy to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick is working Levy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kilpatrick is working Levy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Levy keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Levy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Levy.
Levy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kilpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Levy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Levy.
Levy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kilpatrick!
Kilpatrick is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Levy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Levy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kilpatrick is avoiding damage well.
Levy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kilpatrick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Levy is looking to take a break and control but Kilpatrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilpatrick is trying to control Levy's posture but Levy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Luke Kilpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilpatrick tries to buck Levy off but Levy is having none of it.
Levy throws a strike aimed at the side of Kilpatrick's head but Kilpatrick avoids it well.
Kilpatrick can't do much from the bottom here.
Kilpatrick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Levy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Levy manages to get to full guard.
Levy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Levy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levy wants to sweep but no luck.
Levy wants to stand but Kilpatrick is controlling the position.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Levy.
Levy lands an upkick as Kilpatrick stands over him.
Levy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick won't allow Levy to sweep him here.
Kilpatrick is standing up over Levy. Levy looks to escape but Kilpatrick dives into side control.
Levy parries the strikes from Kilpatrick easily there. Kilpatrick is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Levy to escape.
Levy is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.
Levy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kilpatrick takes a little break here. Levy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kilpatrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levy keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Levy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses. Levy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilpatrick's guard. Nice move by Levy!
Levy throws a big elbow that misses.
Levy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levy tries to move to mount but Kilpatrick blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levy trying to control the position but Kilpatrick is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Levy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Levy misses with a body punch
and Kilpatrick counters with a shoot takedown. Levy fights it but they end up in guard.
Kilpatrick advances to half guard.
Levy tries to roll over but Kilpatrick keeps him under control.
Levy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levy punching from the bottom.
Kilpatrick prevents Levy from improving his position.
Kilpatrick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Levy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Levy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick is looking to pass Levy's guard but actually Levy recovers to full guard.
Kilpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpatrick is proving a slippery customer.
Kilpatrick landing with the ground and pound.
Levy looking for a sweep. Not yet Levy, not yet.
Levy throws a couple of heel strikes.
Levy has momentary wrist control but Kilpatrick slips an elbow through the middle.
Levy has his hands on Kilpatrick's head, controlling the position.
Levy working for submissions but it's allowed Kilpatrick to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Levy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilpatrick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Levy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Levy wants to get back to full guard but Kilpatrick has mounted him!
Kilpatrick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Levy is working to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Kilpatrick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kilpatrick lands a big shot there that rocks Levy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick tries to control but Levy wriggling away.
Kilpatrick avoids the attempt from Levy to control.
Levy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kilpatrick with shots to the head and body - Levy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kilpatrick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Levy is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kilpatrick! Levy is hurt baaadly! Kilpatrick is firing away with more strikes - Levy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Kilpatrick!
Luke Kilpatrick is the new welterweight champion!
Luke Kilpatrick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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