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Ascension: Mr. Big PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster comes to the cage accompanied by Livin' On The Edge. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudio Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster scores with a kick to the midsection.
Espinoza moves away from the strike by Webster.
Espinoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Webster misses the shot to the body.
Espinoza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Claudio Espinoza has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Espinoza blocks a leg kick.
Webster lands with a hook. Espinoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Webster throws a leg kick but Espinoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Espinoza lands with a nice body punch.
Espinoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Espinoza throws a leg kick
and Webster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Webster thows a body kick. Espinoza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chris Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espinoza looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Espinoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Webster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Espinoza checks a low kick from Webster.
Webster steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Espinoza is out on his feet! Webster sets himself and nearly takes Espinoza's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Webster!
Chris Webster very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenadier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Esaka '96 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 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
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panzer Grenadier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenadier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandoval.
We've been hearing reports that Sandoval has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Grenadier's head.
Sandoval misses with a double jab.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Grenadier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grenadier blocks the body kick.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Grenadier.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sandoval, right into the meat.
Sandoval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grenadier.
Sandoval pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grenadier back to the cage. Sandoval follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sandoval scores with a kick to the body.
Grenadier lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grenadier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grenadier avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Sandoval finds it's way through Grenadier's defenses.
Sandoval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Grenadier.
Grenadier moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grenadier.
Grenadier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sandoval misses with a kick to the body.
Grenadier pushes Sandoval up against the cage in a clinch.
Grenadier blocking some punches.
Grenadier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grenadier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grenadier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grenadier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Grenadier.
Grenadier controlling the action here for a moment.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Grenadier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grenadier trying to control the position but instead, Sandoval has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grenadier into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grenadier swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grenadier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sandoval is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Grenadier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grenadier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grenadier swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grenadier presses Sandoval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grenadier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Grenadier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grenadier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
Sandoval lands with a right to the head.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
Grenadier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grenadier.
Grenadier tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Grenadier back against the cage.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Grenadier.
A right hand to the body from Sandoval.
Grenadier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Grenadier.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Grenadier.
That's four 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!
Grenadier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grenadier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grenadier blocks an uppercut.
Grenadier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Grenadier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Grenadier fails to land.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grenadier lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grenadier.
Grenadier blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flavio Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sandoval pushes Grenadier away with a front kick.
Sandoval with a nice cross.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Grenadier scores with a jab to the head.
Grenadier just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval moves out of range as Grenadier strikes.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panzer Grenadier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Grenadier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sandoval.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Grenadier. Beautiful body shot.
Grenadier throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a shoot takedown. Grenadier fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grenadier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grenadier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sandoval being controlled here momentarily.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Grenadier blocks nicely.
Sandoval trying to control but Grenadier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sandoval misses with a body kick.
Grenadier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandoval.
Sandoval slips a jab from Grenadier.
Grenadier lands with a cross.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grenadier.
Grenadier rushes Sandoval and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grenadier lands a right hand.
Sandoval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grenadier.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Grenadier backwards.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Grenadier misses with some punches.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Grenadier prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grenadier lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grenadier fails to land.
Grenadier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grenadier trying to stall but Sandoval improves his position.
Grenadier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
A head punch on the inside from Grenadier fails to land.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Grenadier pushes Sandoval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
A right hook to the body lands for Grenadier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grenadier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grenadier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval tries to work over Grenadier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grenadier lands a shoulder strike.
Grenadier lands with a left to the head.
Grenadier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval tries to stall but Grenadier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Grenadier slows down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grenadier has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panzer Grenadier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grenadier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grenadier.
Sandoval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grenadier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grenadier throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Grenadier with a jab.
Grenadier missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Grenadier.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
A left lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grenadier staying out of range there.
Grenadier throws a series of punches but Sandoval moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenadier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Sandoval as he checks the leg kick.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Grenadier avoids the punch easily.
Grenadier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Grenadier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grenadier ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Grenadier scores with the left hand. Sandoval knows he should have avoided that one.
Grenadier throws a chopping leg kick but Sandoval manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grenadier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grenadier has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sandoval is trying to control the action in half guard but Grenadier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sandoval 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.
Grenadier is trying to maintain the position but Sandoval is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sandoval is staying active.
Sandoval is trying to work for a kimura but Grenadier is defending well.
Grenadier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grenadier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grenadier being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier controlling Sandoval's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Grenadier is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grenadier has his hands on Sandoval's head, controlling the position.
Sandoval trying to control but Grenadier is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flavio Sandoval has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sandoval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sandoval throws a hook but Grenadier avoids it easily.
Grenadier is looking to clinch.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Grenadier saw that one coming.
Grenadier with a hook.
Sandoval thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grenadier.
Sandoval cracks Grenadier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grenadier digs a good hook to Sandoval's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Flavio Sandoval.
I think Sandoval 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Flavio Sandoval!
After the big win, Flavio Sandoval made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FFN Vegas-Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic has chosen More then a Feeling 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
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bubby.
Bubby clinches up against the cage.
Bubby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bubby tries to work over Tunjic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bubby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bubby wants to stall.
Bubby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tunjic misses with a body punch.
Tunjic tries to throw a body punch but Bubby avoids it by throwing Tunjic back against the cage.
Tunjic tries a body shot but Bubby blocks it.
Tunjic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bubby.
Bubby stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bubby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tunjic misses with a punch to the body.
Bubby blocks a body shot from Tunjic.
Tunjic breaks from the clinch.
Tunjic misses with a body shot.
Bubby staying out of range there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tunjic 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bubby.
Ivan Tunjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tunjic defends it nicely.
Tunjic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bubby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bubby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tunjic moves away.
Bubby cracks Tunjic with a good jab.
Bubby misses with a wild combination.
Tunjic scores with a jab.
Tunjic scores with a leg kick.
Oooh a lovely combination from Tunjic sends Bubby down but not out. Tunjic dives into side control looking to finish.
Bubby is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubby is looking for a sweep.
Tunjic working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Bubby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Bubby tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tunjic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bubby seems to have got his legs back now.
Bubby can't escape the position.
Tunjic scoring with strikes but Bubby is staying in there.
Bubby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tunjic lands a big shot to the head and Bubby winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Tunjic!
An out of breath Ivan Tunjic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes into the arena with Sanford and Son blaring out of the sound system. Red Fox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Potkukelkka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Potkukelkka. Potkukelkka gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox throws a series of punches but Potkukelkka moves out of range.
Potkukelkka misses with a low kick as Fox jumps back.
Fox thumps Potkukelkka with a low kick.
Potkukelkka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Fox is looking to chop away at Potkukelkka's legs.
Potkukelkka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potkukelkka counters with a takedown into side control.
Potkukelkka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Potkukelkka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Potkukelkka is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potkukelkka is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fox is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Potkukelkka misses with the ground and pound.
Potkukelkka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Potkukelkka tries to advance to mount but Fox denies him.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws Potkukelkka to one side and escapes!
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potkukelkka dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Potkukelkka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potkukelkka fails with a takedown attempt.
Potkukelkka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox throws a hook but Potkukelkka blocks it.
Fox misses with a shot to the body
and Potkukelkka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Potkukelkka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potkukelkka.
Fox pushes Potkukelkka off looking to stand but Potkukelkka dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Potkukelkka there.
Potkukelkka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Potkukelkka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
You get the feeling that Fox really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Potkukelkka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Potkukelkka looking to control but Fox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
Potkukelkka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Potkukelkka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fox manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Potkukelkka working the ground and pound.
Potkukelkka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Potkukelkka crashes against the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox bucks up and tries to throw Potkukelkka off but instead Potkukelkka has got his back!
Fox holding both Potkukelkka 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potkukelkka.
Fox throws a shot to the body.
Potkukelkka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fox momentarily.
Fox tried to score with a low kick but Potkukelkka checks it.
Potkukelkka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Potkukelkka staying out of range there.
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Potkukelkka goes for a double leg but Fox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fox continues to drive forward.
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potkukelkka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Potkukelkka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Fox wants to stand but Potkukelkka is controlling the position.
Potkukelkka distracts Fox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Potkukelkka is pushing down on Fox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fox is fighting to maintain full guard but Potkukelkka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Potkukelkka prevents Fox from standing back up.
Potkukelkka is trying to control the action in half guard but Fox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fox is looking to escape.
Potkukelkka slows the pace down in half guard.
Potkukelkka is stalling here. Fox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Potkukelkka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potkukelkka tries to buck Fox off but Fox is having none of it.
Potkukelkka can't do much from the bottom here.
Fox trying to control the action but Potkukelkka is working from the bottom.
Potkukelkka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Potkukelkka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fox's best efforts.
Fox is controlling the pace.
Fox uses his free foot to push down on Potkukelkka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Potkukelkka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox controlling his opponent.
Potkukelkka can't escape the position.
Fox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Potkukelkka is trying to escape the mount.
Fox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Potkukelkka is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potkukelkka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Potkukelkka manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Potkukelkka, under a barage of strikes from Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to control from Potkukelkka's half guard. Potkukelkka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Potkukelkka trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Potkukelkka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potkukelkka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fox is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Potkukelkka with shots to the head and body - Fox looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potkukelkka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Potkukelkka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox wants to try and get back to his feet.
Potkukelkka controlling the pace for now.
Potkukelkka swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fox is now in Potkukelkka's guard. A big mistake from Potkukelkka there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potkukelkka to score with a decent uppercut.
Potkukelkka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potkukelkka slips under a jab.
Fox throws a leg kick that misses.
Fox throws a series of strikes that have Potkukelkka backpedaling.
Red Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potkukelkka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fox lands with a nice body punch.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Potkukelkka lands with an overhand left.
Potkukelkka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Potkukelkka looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Potkukelkka doesn't seem phased though.
Fox thows a leg kick but Potkukelkka checks it
and Potkukelkka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fox's guard.
Fox wants to stand and escape but Potkukelkka is having none of it.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka stops Fox from standing up.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Potkukelkka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throws a big right hand that misses.
Fox is looking to stand up but Potkukelkka isn't so interested in that idea.
Potkukelkka landing with the ground and pound.
Potkukelkka looking to pass the guard.
Potkukelkka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Potkukelkka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fox is avoiding damage well.
Potkukelkka trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Potkukelkka drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fox some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Potkukelkka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Potkukelkka trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
Potkukelkka throwing strikes but Fox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Potkukelkka is trying to get back to half guard.
Fox controlling the position from side mount.
Potkukelkka tries to bench press Fox off him but Fox keeps the position.
Potkukelkka is still trying to improve position.
Fox trying to control the position but Potkukelkka is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox working away.
James Potkukelkka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fox is looking to take a break and control but Potkukelkka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Red Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Potkukelkka is avoiding damage well.
Potkukelkka tries to bench press Fox off him but Fox keeps 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potkukelkka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fox working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Potkukelkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potkukelkka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Potkukelkka!
James Potkukelkka 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out. Nelson has chosen Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donowitz's guard now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nelson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Donowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Donowitz kicks Nelson off and gets to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Nelson shrugs it off though.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Nelson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz scores with a shoulder strike.
Donowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donowitz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson lands an uppercut.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donowitz walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Donowitz off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donowitz is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Donowitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Nelson.
Donowitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Donowitz off the cage and back into range.
Nelson takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donowitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donowitz.
Donowitz works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Donowitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz connects with a jab.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nelson tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donowitz as he avoids it easily.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
Donowitz scores with a three punch combo!
Donowitz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donowitz!
Donowitz wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Donowitz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nelson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donowitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Donowitz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nelson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nelson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Donowitz regains half guard.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Donowitz is defending well.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.
Donowitz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Donowitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donowitz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Donowitz scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donowitz is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Nelson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Donowitz lands a front kick.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
Donowitz tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donowitz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nelson if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donowitz.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Donowitz avoids them all with ease.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Donowitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body kick.
Donowitz leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz throws a series of strikes that have Nelson backpedaling.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a head kick that Nelson semi-blocks.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nelson is rocked!
Donowitz scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Donowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donowitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Donowitz.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donowitz.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donowitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donowitz - that will leave a mark!
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donowitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Nelson in the body.
Byron Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donowitz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
After the fight, Donny Donowitz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo has chosen Volbeat - The Human Instrument as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Batson misses.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
Batson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russo.
Batson slips a jab from Russo.
Russo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Russo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Russo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Batson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batson is looking to chop away at Russo's legs.
Batson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Russo's sensitive parts.
Russo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Russo takes one to the side of the head.
Russo misses with a wild combination.
Bill Batson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russo sizes up Batson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batson takes one to the side of the head.
Russo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russo.
Batson scores with a punch to the head.
Batson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batson misses with a body shot.
Russo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Batson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russo is defended easily by Batson.
Batson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Russo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batson.
Russo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Batson.
Batson blocks a leg kick.
Batson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo tries to keep at a distance but Batson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batson lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo breaks the clinch.
Russo moves out of range of the strikes.
Batson thows a body shot but no joy.
Batson blocks a low kick nicely.
Batson throws a hook to the side of Russo's head but Russo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russo cracks Batson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Batson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Russo will feel that in the morning.
Batson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russo on the side of the head.
Russo throws a leg kick
and Batson counters by clinching up.
Russo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Russo throws a hook but Batson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Russo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batson.
Russo moves out of range of the strikes.
Batson rushes Russo and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batson tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batson tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batson lands a body punch.
Batson misses with some punches.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo is trying to force a seperation but Batson has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Batson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Batson throws a low kick but Russo avoids it.
Russo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batson punishes Russo's body with a nice straight punch.
Batson misses with an uppercut.
Batson wants to clinch but Russo slips to the side
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Batson won't be happy with that.
Batson parries the strikes from Russo easily there. Russo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Batson to escape.
Russo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Russo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Russo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Russo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Russo in side control, throwing shots but Batson defends.
Batson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Batson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Batson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Russo pushing down on Batson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Batson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo throws a strike but Batson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Russo scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control but Batson is working from the bottom.
Batson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Batson is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batson is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Batson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
Batson misses with a two punch combination.
Batson throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
Batson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bill Batson is winning the standup battle so far.
Batson throws a right hand that misses
so Russo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Russo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Russo lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russo tries to free his leg and advance position but Batson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is fighting to break Batson's control of his arms but Batson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Batson can't keep his opponent in guard - Russo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Batson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russo.
Russo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batson defending well though.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batson's head.
Russo wants to work for an arm triangle but Batson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russo trying to control from half guard but Batson is working away.
Batson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russo.
Batson tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
Russo throwing shots but Batson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is working for a kimura but Batson is defending it quite comfortably.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Batson tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
Russo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson is trying desperately to improve position.
Russo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Russo lands a big shot there that rocks Batson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Russo landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Batson is bucking up trying to escape but Russo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Russo!
Post fight, Vinny Russo took to the microphone: 'Yo, yo, yo - what up peeps. Man, that was a dang good fight. Umm, I think I'm doing good - Soy's been happy and stuff, which is good. And I'm having a good time teaching the young boys a thing or two - stretching them, rolling, etc. Ok, later guys.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lomax has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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149 lbs
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141 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax lands with a thumping leg kick.
David looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
David fails to land the takedown.
Lomax misses with a hook.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lomax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Lomax slams his shin into David's torso.
David shoots in but Lomax avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David tried to score with a low kick but Lomax checks it.
Lomax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
David connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
David dives in and grabs Lomax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lomax pushes down on David's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melekh David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomax throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
David keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David looks for a takedown but Lomax sprawls well.
David throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lomax tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. David is in Lomax's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as David accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomax wants to get back to his feet but David is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lomax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomax looking for a sweep. Not yet Lomax, not yet.
David throws an elbow that misses. Lomax uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Lomax!
Lomax trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
David wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lomax must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lomax got a little sloppy there for a moment and David has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomax has managed to get both his arms back between David's legs - danger averted.
David pulls Lomax in close to prevent any damage.
Lomax wants to stand but David is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lomax wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
Lomax wants to stand but David has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lomax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clint Lomax has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lomax checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
David connects with a nice looking jab.
Lomax connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
Lomax connects with a body shot.
Lomax has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lomax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Lomax finds it's target.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomax.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
David dives in and grabs Lomax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lomax pushes down on David's head and hops out.
Clint Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from David.
Lomax connects with a leg kick. David looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
David slips under a jab.
Lomax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lomax throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Lomax misses.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
David misses with a double jab.
David misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Lomax takes one on the button.
Lomax tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
David lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Lomax catches David right on the button with a cross.
Lomax throws a leg kick which misses David's front leg but catches the back leg as David tries to avoid it.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David slips a jab from Lomax.
Lomax lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David thuds his right hand into Lomax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lomax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lomax lands with a shot to the body.
Lomax throws a solid leg kick but David takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lomax.
David throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Lomax feints and then cracks David's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow David down.
Lomax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomax misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
David shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lomax as he jumps to the side.
Lomax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lomax tried to score with a low kick but David checks it.
David circles away from the clinch attempt.
David fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lomax avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomax.
Lomax misses with a right hand
and David counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
David lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David 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.
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
David prevents Lomax from improving his position.
Lomax is looking to escape.
David thows a huge punch but Lomax dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomax tries to kick David off but David keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
David trying to mount his opponent but Lomax defends it.
Lomax blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
David frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lomax is trying desperately to improve position.
Lomax tries to buck David off but he can't manage it.
David raining down shots from the mount!
Lomax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lomax looks a forlorn figure.
Lomax squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, David cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lomax is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
David thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David looking to ground and pound but Lomax is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David breaks from Lomax's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
A jab from Lomax misses.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
Lomax scores with a decent looking hook.
David lands with a cross.
Lomax scores with a push kick.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Lomax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lomax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Lomax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lomax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
Lomax fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax lands with a nice body kick.
David drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lomax is controlling David's posture.
David trying to control but Lomax is working from the bottom.
David throwing strikes but missing.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David wants to control from the top but Lomax keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lomax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lomax 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.
Lomax wants to stand and escape but David is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
David stalks Lomax and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lomax's face. Lomax staggers backwards, shaken.
Good leg kick by David there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax throws a chopping leg kick but David manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David moves away from the strike by Lomax.
David is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David shoots in but Lomax avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David checks the leg kick.
Lomax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
David throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
David misses with a low kick.
David takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lomax throws a hook but David blocks it.
A slow jab from Lomax misses its intended target.
Lomax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
David avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lomax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David.
Lomax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clint Lomax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David throws a leg kick
and Lomax counters with a good low kick that David was not able to check.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
David's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lomax connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! David scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David scoring well with a low kick there.
Lomax checks the leg kick.
David will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lomax throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Lomax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lomax has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Lomax!
A less than humble Clint Lomax misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Badoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tigran Badoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badoyan works Caine's body with a nice hook.
Badoyan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Caine counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Caine tries to advance to mount but Badoyan denies him.
Badoyan's coaches at Pain have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The referee asks Caine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Caine prefers to stall for the moment though.
Badoyan keeps Caine under control for a moment.
Caine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Badoyan struggling a bit here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badoyan tries to buck Caine off but Caine is having none of it.
Caine throws an elbow but Badoyan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Badoyan is looking for a sweep.
Badoyan regains half guard.
Badoyan is trying to get back to full guard.
Badoyan is trying to maintain the position but Caine is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Badoyan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Caine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Badoyan is looking to improve his position.
Caine working Badoyan over with strikes.
It looks like Tigran Badoyan has been cut.
Caine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Badoyan is not content to let Caine control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine trying to control the pace.
Badoyan wants to control but Caine is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caine is trying to control the action in half guard but Badoyan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badoyan is trying to maintain the position but Caine is very close to passing his half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Caiaphas Caine hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Badoyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Badoyan throws out a loose jab but Caine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badoyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badoyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Badoyan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caine looks to land a left hand but Badoyan moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Badoyan.
Badoyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Caine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Badoyan won't be happy with that.
Caine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caine throws a strike aimed at the side of Badoyan's head but Badoyan avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Badoyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Badoyan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caine.
Badoyan is trying to improve his position.
Caine is trying to get an arm triangle but Badoyan is defending well.
Badoyan is trying to control Caine's posture but Caine avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badoyan keeps working.
Badoyan is trying to control Caine's posture but Caine avoids it.
Badoyan is trying to get back to half guard.
Badoyan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
My spies in Saboteur's Playground inform me that Caine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Badoyan dodges the ground and pound from Caine.
You can see the frustration on Badoyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badoyan keeps working.
Caine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Badoyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Badoyan misses its intended target.
Badoyan blocks a head kick by Caine.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caine. Badoyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Badoyan.
Badoyan avoids a kick to the body.
Badoyan throws a head kick but Caine moves out of range.
Caine tries to land a front kick but Badoyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badoyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Badoyan misses.
Caine works Badoyan's body with a nice hook.
Badoyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Badoyan, right into the meat.
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!
Caine moves out of range as Badoyan throws a body kick.
Caine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Badoyan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Badoyan, as that shot connected.
Badoyan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Badoyan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Badoyan. Badoyan obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caine. Badoyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Badoyan, right into the meat.
Badoyan connects with a solid leg kick.
Caine is breathing heavily.
Badoyan cracks Caine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tigran Badoyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badoyan misses with an uppercut. Caine saw that one coming.
Badoyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caine is able to avoid easily.
Caine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badoyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Badoyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Badoyan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Badoyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine avoids the head kick by Badoyan.
A slow jab from Badoyan misses its intended target.
Caine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Badoyan misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badoyan. Caine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caine throws a head kick that misses.
Badoyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caine.
Badoyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caine keeping moving, preventing Badoyan from controlling successfully.
Badoyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caine is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tigran Badoyan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Badoyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caine is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Badoyan.
Badoyan avoids the head kick by Caine.
Badoyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caine under the eye.
That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine misses with a body kick.
Badoyan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Badoyan as he connects with a hook.
Caine walks into a stiff left hand from Badoyan.
Badoyan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Caine.
The cut above Caiaphas Caine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Caine throws a head kick that misses
and Badoyan counters with a two punch combo.
Badoyan swinging wildly here.
Badoyan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badoyan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Badoyan moves away from the strike by Caine.
Caine throws a low kick but Badoyan avoids it.
Badoyan throws a leg kick but Caine moved away.
Badoyan throws a front kick aimed at Caine's knee but Caine avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Badoyan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Caine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badoyan misses with a two punch combination.
Badoyan misses with an uppercut. Caine saw that one coming.
Badoyan scores with a hook.
Badoyan misses with an uppercut.
Caine misses with a kick to the body.
Badoyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Badoyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badoyan.
Caine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Badoyan misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Badoyan finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Caine.
Badoyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badoyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badoyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Badoyan won't be happy with that.
Caine scoring with punches and elbows.
Tigran Badoyan's cut is getting worse.
Caine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Badoyan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caine's best efforts.
Badoyan is not content to let Caine control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badoyan is looking to improve his position.
Caine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Badoyan is just riding it out for now. Caine eventually gives up the hold.
Badoyan is trying to maintain the position but Caine is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badoyan has hold of Caine's hands but Caine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Caine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Badoyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Badoyan wants to control but Caine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Badoyan is positioning himself well to prevent Caine advancing to mount.
Badoyan trying to hold on to Caine's head to control him but Caine postures up.
Badoyan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine is thwarting Badoyan's attempts to control the position.
Caine thows a huge punch but Badoyan dodges it nicely.
Badoyan taking some punishment here, with Caine in his half guard.
Caine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badoyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Caine passes to full mount!
Badoyan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Caine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Badoyan is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Badoyan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Badoyan is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tigran Badoyan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tigran Badoyan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caiaphas Caine!
Caiaphas Caine very nearly forgot to thank Zipp Zapp amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pejovsky's choice of entrance music: Anvil of Crom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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186 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nash checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky misses with a straight left.
Nash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pejovsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Pejovsky misses with a body kick.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nash lands a really nice looking cross but Pejovsky seems unphased.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pejovsky. Pejovsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Nash lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pejovsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nash.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Nash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pejovsky 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Nash.
Nash lands a really nice looking cross but Pejovsky seems unphased.
Pejovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pejovsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut.
Pejovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pejovsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nash is out of range and Pejovsky settles back down.
Pejovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pejovsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nash was well out of range. Poor timing from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pejovsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick from Pejovsky lands but Nash takes it in his stride.
Nash misses with a hook. Pejovsky ducked under it nicely.
Pejovsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pejovsky lands a head kick!
It looks like Blake Nash has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Nash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash scoring well with a low kick there.
Nash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Nash.
Nash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pejovsky misses with a few strikes there.
Pejovsky tries to clinch there but Nash circles away.
Pejovsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nash to score with a decent uppercut.
Nash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pejovsky has time to react.
A jab from Nash misses.
Nash connects with a right hand. Pejovsky shakes it off.
Nash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nash checks a low kick from Pejovsky.
Nice cross by Pejovsky.
Nash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looks like Nash has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nash misses with an uppercut. Pejovsky saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash misses with a straight right.
Pejovsky scores with a nice head shot.
Nash swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nash walks into a straight right hand from Pejovsky.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nash.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Pejovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pejovsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nash defending well as Pejovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Nash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Nash's shoulder, as Nash tries to avoid the shot.
Nash connects with a solid leg kick.
Pejovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pejovsky, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pejovsky misses with a punch to the body.
Pejovsky has had enough of the clinch but Nash keeps him there for the moment.
Pejovsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nash.
Nash managing to block the knees to the body from Pejovsky.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nash misses with an elbow strike.
Nash is looking to control Pejovsky's arms but Pejovsky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nash has his back to the cage.
A short right from Nash.
Nash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nash tries a knee to the head but Pejovsky blocks it.
Nash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Come on Nash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pejovsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pejovsky misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Nash's cut.
That's time! Nash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice straight punches there by Nash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nash.
Pejovsky thumps Nash with a low kick.
Nash throws a hook to the side of Pejovsky's head but Pejovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nash.
Pejovsky blocks a head kick by Nash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nash.
Nash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pejovsky scores with a hook to the body. Nash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pejovsky closes the distance and pushes Nash back into the cage.
Nash managing to block the knees to the body from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky tries to land a knee to the head but Nash blocks with his arms.
Nash lands a damaging elbow.
Nash lands an elbow that stopped Pejovsky in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
Pejovsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nash lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nash lands a body shot.
Pejovsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nash tries to land knees in the clinch but Pejovsky avoids the damage to the body.
Nash lands an elbow just above Pejovsky 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky lands a knee to the head.
Nash dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nash looking to throw knees to the head but Pejovsky is blocking nicely.
Pejovsky landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pejovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pejovsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pejovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pejovsky misses with a looping right.
Nash missing with a left hand there. Pejovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pejovsky shoots for a takedown but Nash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pejovsky throws a body punch but Nash moves out of range.
Pejovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pejovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pejovsky.
Nice defenses there by Nash.
Pejovsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nash is out of range and Pejovsky settles back down.
Pejovsky staying out of range there.
Pejovsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pejovsky misses the jab.
Pejovsky scores with a hook.
Nash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pejovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot lands for Pejovsky.
Nash throws a head kick but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Pejovsky thows a body kick. Nash tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pejovsky takes a swing at Nash's ribcage but misses.
Nash misses with a two punch combination.
Nash moves out of range of the body kick from Pejovsky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash misses with a wild combination.
Pejovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nash.
Nash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pejovsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pejovsky staying out of range there.
Pejovsky works the jab nicely.
Pejovsky walks into a left hand.
Nash wants to clinch.
Nash throws out a loose jab but Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nash's sensitive parts.
Pejovsky scores with a one two! Nash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nash misses the jab.
Nash misses with a right hand
and Nash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nash is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pejovsky tries to bum rush Nash with a series of wild strikes but Nash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands with a slapping head kick.
Nash looks to land a body kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Pejovsky throws a front kick that sends Nash stumbling back into the cage.
Pejovsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Nash circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Pejovsky there.
Oh Nash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a wild body kick that Nash sees coming a mile off.
Nash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BOOM! Pejovsky lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nash. Nash tries to recover but Pejovsky is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nash lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neno Pejovsky!
Neno Pejovsky 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Celebration by Kool and the Gang 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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262 lbs
32 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Punani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Punani is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Punani scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Punani.
Punani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Punani misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Punani.
Punani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Punani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Punani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Punani defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Punani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Punani throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams 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.
Williams thows a body kick. Punani tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Punani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Punani settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Williams.
A swing and a miss from Punani.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams with a nice cross.
A head kick lands from Williams that sends Punani to the canvas. Punani tries to scramble back to his feet but Williams brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Harry Punani has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Punani can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams tries to stand but Punani is controlling his head.
Punani throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Williams wants to control but Punani is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand but Punani has his arm trapped.
Punani sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Punani wants to get back to full guard.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Punani's coaches at GTi 888 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Punani has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams works his way into side control.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Punani is avoiding damage well.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punani wants to control but Williams postures up.
Williams wants to stand but Punani has his arm trapped.
Punani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams trying to control the action but Punani is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Punani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams trying to control the position but Punani is working away.
Williams swings around for an armbar but Punani sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punani throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punani has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Punani from controlling successfully.
Punani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punani defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Punani cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Punani's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Punani missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Punani misses its intended target.
Punani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Punani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punani swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Punani thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Punani shoots in.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Punani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Punani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Punani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Punani throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Punani throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a body kick.
Williams digs a good body shot into Punani's ribs.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Kane Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams drops Punani with a nice combination! Williams dives into Punani's guard, looking to finish!
Punani is rocked!
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Punani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Punani blocks nicely.
Punani seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams wants to control from the top but Punani keeps moving.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Punani's guard.
Williams won't allow Punani to sweep him here.
Williams wants to stand but Punani is controlling his posture from full guard.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Punani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani looking for a sweep. Not yet Punani, not yet.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Punani's guard.
Punani wants to get back to full guard.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Punani is working away.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Punani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kane Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Punani!
Williams throws some wild stikes that Punani manages to avoid easily.
Williams throwing strikes here but Punani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Williams fails to take his opponent's back.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Williams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Punani can't escape the position.
Punani is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Punani blocking the ground and pound.
Williams trying to control but Punani is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williams prevents Punani from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Punani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a low kick as Punani jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams moves forwards but Punani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Punani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Williams tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams drops Punani with a big left hand and mounts him. Punani is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Punani is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams looking for a guillotine from mount but Punani is having none of it.
Punani wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Punani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams looking to control but Punani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Punani because Williams loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Williams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Punani is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Punani regains half guard.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Punani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Punani wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Punani tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams works his way into side control.
Williams wants to control but Punani is keeping him busy.
Williams tries for a kimura but Punani is defending well.
Punani is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani wants to control but Williams postures up.
Williams tries to stand but Punani is controlling his head.
Williams stands up.
Punani lands with a shot to the body.
Punani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Williams really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Punani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Punani avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Punani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Punani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Punani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Punani tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kane Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punani lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Punani's defenses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani wants to clinch.
Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Punani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punani at a distance.
Punani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Kane Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punani sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Punani throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Punani.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Punani in the body.
Punani rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams pushes Punani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Punani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams looks to land a combination but Punani avoids it well.
Punani tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Punani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Punani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams cracks Punani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Punani goes down! Can Williams finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Punani is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Punani wants to sweep but no luck.
Punani trying to strike off his back.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Punani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Williams dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Harry Punani's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Punani checks a leg kick.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Punani will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Punani slips under a jab from Williams.
Punani looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Punani misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punani.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Punani connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Punani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani lands with a good body shot.
Punani fails with the takedown.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Punani lands the left hand.
Punani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punani throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Punani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Punani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
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!
Punani throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Harry Punani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams works Punani's body with a nice hook.
Williams digs a good hook to Punani's body.
Williams lands a head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams checks a low kick from Punani.
Punani misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a huge head kick that drops Punani! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
Kane Williams is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Kane Williams took to the microphone: 'All this talk about who's the best HW in the game today - well look no further. If it wasn't for gassing, I'd be the king pof the jungle. You dig? Punani, thanks for shining up that title.'.
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