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SPNY 242: Mitchell - Rokka PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlito Sandalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandalio has chosen World's Greatest as his entrance music. Carlito Sandalio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlito Sandalio!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sandalio avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Sandalio's shoulder, as Sandalio tries to avoid the shot.
Sandalio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robinson shoots in but Sandalio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandalio as he jumps to the side.
Sandalio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandalio misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Sandalio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sandalio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sandalio tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sandalio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandalio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sandalio defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Sandalio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandalio circles away.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sandalio is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Sandalio circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandalio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sandalio misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Sandalio misses its intended target.
Robinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandalio as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely.
A cross from Sandalio lands.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Sandalio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Sandalio misses.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandalio as he jumps to the side.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandalio.
Sandalio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandalio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sandalio dives on top into guard.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandalio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Sandalio defends easily.
Robinson working for a triangle but Sandalio defends it easily.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandalio is aware though and is defending well.
Sandalio stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandalio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandalio is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Sandalio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sandalio throws a poor cross that misses
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Sandalio.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sandalio pinned against the cage. Sandalio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandalio, pushing him back against the cage.
Sandalio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Sandalio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandalio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson stalling in the clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Sandalio holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Sandalio stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sandalio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sandalio can't break the clinch.
Robinson stalls.
Sandalio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandalio just leaning against Robinson, taking a breather.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandalio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sandalio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Sandalio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandalio struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sandalio fails to land.
A short right from Sandalio on the inside.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sandalio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sandalio swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sandalio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sandalio misses.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sandalio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sandalio throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Carlito Sandalio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Sandalio.
Sandalio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sandalio defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Sandalio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Sandalio misses.
Sandalio throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Carlito Sandalio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandalio swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Sandalio tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sandalio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Sandalio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandalio throws out the jab.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandalio.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandalio but Sandalio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Sandalio as Robinson shoots in.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Sandalio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Sandalio tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sandalio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlito Sandalio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sandalio defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Sandalio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Sandalio shows good takedown defense.
Sandalio looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Sandalio, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Sandalio against the cage but Sandalio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandalio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandalio throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Sandalio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandalio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandalio scores with a leg kick.
Robinson 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.
Sandalio looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Sandalio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandalio as he jumps to the side.
Sandalio misses with a looping left.
Sandalio throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson slips a jab from Sandalio.
Sandalio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Sandalio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Sandalio does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandalio as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandalio missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandalio connects with a body shot.
Sandalio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sandalio misses with a straight right.
Sandalio misses the jab.
Sandalio fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Sandalio.
Sandalio misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandalio motions for Robinson to come forward. Sandalio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carlito Sandalio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sandalio throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson is working for takedown but Sandalio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sandalio as Robinson tries to tie him up.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sandalio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sean Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Sandalio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Sandalio sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Sandalio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandalio misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Sandalio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sandalio escapes and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Sandalio keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlito Sandalio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sandalio 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlito Sandalio!
Carlito Sandalio made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
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Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chisulo Kalagho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalagho misses with a takedown attempt - Silver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silver scores with a nice right hand.
Johnny Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalagho moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Kalagho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Kalagho scores with a takedown into Silver's guard.
Kalagho throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalagho passes Silver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalagho throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silver to regain full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalagho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalagho preventing the sweep.
Kalagho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silver dives on top into guard.
Kalagho 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalagho has his foot on Silver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silver works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalagho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silver defends well.
Kalagho is looking for a triangle but Silver pushes his legs off easily.
Kalagho 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.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalagho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silver manages to get himself to full guard.
Kalagho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silver's head.
Silver controls Kalagho momentarily but Kalagho frees himself.
Kalagho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalagho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalagho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silver looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Kalagho from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalagho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kalagho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silver avoids it really well and circles away.
Silver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kalagho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chisulo Kalagho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kalagho or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver, which made it look bad.
Kalagho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver misses with a series of wild 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 Chisulo Kalagho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalagho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Silver tests Kalagho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silver misses with a hook. Kalagho ducked under it nicely.
Kalagho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silver throws a big shot that misses.
Kalagho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalagho shoots for a takedown but Silver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalagho 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 Silver has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silver and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chisulo Kalagho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Kalagho ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalagho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalagho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silver scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
Kalagho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kalagho eats them both and turns towards Silver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silver scores with a nice head shot.
Silver throws a body punch but Kalagho moves out of range.
Johnny Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalagho slips under a jab from Silver.
Kalagho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silver but Silver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chisulo Kalagho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalagho fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and Kalagho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silver!
We've been hearing that Kalagho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kalagho wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kalagho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalagho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kalagho trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Kalagho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Silver works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kalagho is working for a kimura but Silver is defending it quite comfortably.
Kalagho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalagho 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.
Kalagho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalagho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silver!
Poor strikes thrown by Kalagho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kalagho unloads with some shots from mount but Silver bucks and avoids them well.
Kalagho raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kalagho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalagho lands a big shot there that rocks Silver but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silver blocking the ground and pound.
Kalagho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chisulo Kalagho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Johnny Silver has been cut.
Kalagho slips a jab from Silver.
Silver punishes Kalagho's body with a nice straight punch.
Silver lands with a nice body punch.
Kalagho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silver to the mat! Silver manages to get full guard.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalagho stopping the sweep attempt from Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kalagho throws a strike but Silver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalagho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Kalagho is trying to control the position but Silver postures up.
Silver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalagho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalagho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silver defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalagho wants to pass to mount but Silver is defending the position.
Kalagho thows a huge punch but Silver dodges it nicely.
Kalagho throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
Kalagho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kalagho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalagho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalagho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kalagho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silver has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kalagho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kalagho misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chisulo Kalagho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kalagho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kalagho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kalagho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kalagho misses with a head shot.
Kalagho landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver wants to hold on but Kalagho pushes him away.
Kalagho dominating with strikes here.
Johnny Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chisulo Kalagho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chisulo Kalagho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalagho, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chisulo Kalagho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gunslinger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominic Rude!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rude tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunningham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rude misses with a looping left.
Cunningham misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rude throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cunningham on the side of the head.
Rude swings widly with a right hand
and Cunningham counters with a nice uppercut.
Cunningham slips a jab from Rude.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rude.
Cunningham tries to land a front kick but Rude steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a sloppy body shot
and Rude counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
Cunningham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham throws an overhand right that lands on Rude's shoulder, as Rude tries to avoid the shot.
Cunningham cracks Rude with a good jab.
Rude tries to clinch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rude.
Cunningham stuns Rude with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rude throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cunningham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Cunningham misses the target.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Rude is just out of range.
Rude misses with a body kick.
Cunningham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Randall Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
A cross from Cunningham lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cunningham misses with a hook. Rude ducked under it nicely.
Cunningham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rude pushes Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham tries to stall but Rude uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rude works on Cunningham's body with a couple of short punches.
Cunningham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunningham.
Rude tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Cunningham to work.
Rude lands a left hand.
A short left from Cunningham.
Rude misses with a body punch.
Cunningham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Cunningham tries to circle away but Rude has him pinned against the cage.
Cunningham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rude's elbow.
Cunningham pushes Rude back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rude lands a hook that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but Rude blocks with his arms.
Cunningham is trying to maintain a safe position but Rude gets an underhook and turns Cunningham into the cage.
Cunningham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cunningham.
Cunningham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cunningham.
Rude lands a nice uppercut.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rude throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rude lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude takes the fight into the clinch.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham jabs Rude to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Rude fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cunningham misses with a lunging right hand
and Rude counters with a right hand to the body.
Rude has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham lands a nice uppercut.
Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Rude misses with some punches.
Rude taking a breather.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham thumps Rude with a low kick.
Cunningham misses with a body shot
and Rude counters with a slapping leg kick.
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 Randall Cunningham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cunningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rude moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Rude is just out of range.
Cunningham throws a shot to the body.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Rude misses.
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot.
Rude looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cunningham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rude puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham has a hand on Rude's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rude takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cunningham regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rude trying to control from half guard but Cunningham is working away.
Cunningham gets full guard.
Rude stopping the sweep attempt from Cunningham.
Rude wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cunningham trying to keep a closed guard but Rude is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rude controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cunningham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rude is one step ahead there.
Cunningham pulls Rude in close to prevent any damage.
Cunningham trying to keep a closed guard but Rude is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cunningham keeping full guard, as Rude tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
Cunningham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rude on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cunningham throws a body shot but no joy.
Rude clinches up against the cage.
Rude effectively controlling the action here.
Rude misses with a punch to the body.
Rude wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it.
Rude's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.
Cunningham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham is looking to wear down Rude with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Cunningham misses
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunningham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham misses with a double jab
and Rude counters with a nice leg kick.
Rude avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rude misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rude closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cunningham tries to get to full guard but Rude has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominic Rude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cunningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rude takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rude.
Rude doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Cunningham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rude swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cunningham.
Rude looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Rude persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunningham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
Cunningham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rude was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunningham.
Rude lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dominic Rude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunningham lands a slapping body shot.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the head.
Rude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunningham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cunningham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rude counters with a nice body shot.
Rude stuns Cunningham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rude closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cunningham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cunningham is out of range.
Cunningham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rude lands a head kick. Cunningham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cunningham moves out of range as Rude strikes.
Cunningham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cunningham scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rude.
Rude moves out of range as Cunningham throws a body kick.
Rude walks into a straight right hand from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a body punch but Rude moves out of range.
Rude wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham scores with a punch to the head.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Rude is just out of range.
Cunningham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rude sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rude just misses with a punch to the body.
Rude takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cunningham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cunningham just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham lands a nice looking body kick.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rude.
Rude takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cunningham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cunningham to score with a decent uppercut.
Cunningham thuds a left hand into Rude's body.
Rude doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham keeps the fight on the outside.
Rude walks into a stiff left hand from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a big shot that misses.
Cunningham misses with a left hand
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Rude walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cunningham punishes Rude's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cunningham 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Cunningham!
Randall Cunningham bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
Granite 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Sansing!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sansing.
Sansing closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Sansing pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sansing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans throws a counter high kick but Sansing was just alert enough to avoid it.
Evans throws out a leg kick but Sansing moves out of range and Evans only half commits.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sansing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Sansing blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sansing if he has to take too many more of those.
Sansing looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans is looking to counter with a body kick.
Evans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sansing will feel that in the morning.
Evans 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.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at BigMouth Cabrons that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Sansing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Evans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sansing darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Sansing into the cage.
Nick Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Sansing.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sansing's head.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans throwing a counter right hand but Sansing manages to avoid it.
Sansing throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Sansing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sansing just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Evans throws a leg kick but Sansing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Evans tried to score with a low kick but Sansing checks it.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sansing manages to avoid it.
Sansing changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sansing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evans lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Evans looks to land a body kick but Sansing moved away.
Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Sansing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sansing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nick Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sansing is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Evans rather than just go for the knockout.
Sansing throws a shot to the body.
Sansing looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Sansing lands a two punch combo.
Sansing tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Sansing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans thinks about countering with a body kick.
Evans throws a head kick but Sansing moves out of range.
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Sansing is out of range.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sansing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Evans tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans tries to work over Sansing's front leg with a kick but Sansing checks it.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sansing blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sansing! But no joy.
Evans throws a chopping leg kick but Sansing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sansing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sansing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
Sansing looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sansing misses with a straight left.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sansing can do to turn this around?
Sansing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sansing wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Sansing grinds an elbow into Evans's temple.
Sansing lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Evans down.
Sansing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans prevents Sansing from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans dodges the ground and pound from Sansing.
Sansing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sansing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sansing working away.
Sansing working the head and body with strikes.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sansing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sansing passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Evans!
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Sansing avoids the attempt from Evans to control.
Sansing lands a heavy elbow.
Evans taking shots to the head.
Sansing avoids the attempt from Evans to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansing lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Evans wants to control but Sansing is keeping busy.
Sansing content to control rather than advance.
Sansing is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control here.
Evans moves into full guard.
Alan Sansing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans looking to control.
Evans pulls Sansing in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Sansing 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Sansing sees coming a mile off.
Sansing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans gets caught napping as Sansing dives in and scores a takedown. Evans manages to retain guard.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sansing's guard.
Sansing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Evans trying to control but Sansing is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sansing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sansing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Sansing throws a big elbow that misses.
Sansing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans looking to control.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Sansing from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sansing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sansing trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sansing lands a couple of digs.
Sansing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans has control of Sansing's left arm, preventing Sansing from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sansing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansing throws a predictable looking body shot
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sansing thinking.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sansing throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Sansing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sansing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans looks to land a body kick but Sansing moved away.
Evans throws a one two combo.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sansing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sansing checks it well.
Evans sets himself, and Sansing steps forward looking for the clinch! Evans avoids it this time.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sansing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evans 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.
Sansing jabs at Evans's body.
Sansing checks a low kick from Evans.
Sansing with the counter takedown but Evans avoids it easily.
Sansing misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Sansing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sansing somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alan Sansing.
I think Sansing 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Sansing!
A less than humble Alan Sansing 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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135 lbs
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21
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corkhill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi tries to avoid it but Corkhill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tatlumahi to the ground. Tatlumahi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Corkhill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatlumahi is fending him off so far but Corkhill persists. Nope, Tatlumahi circles away and we're back to standing.
Corkhill fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran Corkhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corkhill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tatlumahi pinned against the cage. Tatlumahi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corkhill has been working on his balance at Midnight MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tatlumahi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi cracks Corkhill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with an outside leg kick.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown but Tatlumahi shows good takedown defense.
Tatlumahi throws out a counter right but Corkhill avoids it with no problem.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Tatlumahi circles away easily
and Tatlumahi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tatlumahi is looking to escape.
Corkhill is working for a kimura but Tatlumahi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi is looking to escape.
Corkhill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corkhill prevents Tatlumahi from standing back up.
Corkhill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi trying to hold on to Corkhill's head to control him but Corkhill postures up.
Corkhill seems to be looking for submissions.
Corkhill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tatlumahi defends it well.
Corkhill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatlumahi is just riding it out for now. Corkhill eventually gives up the hold.
Corkhill is working for a kimura but Tatlumahi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tatlumahi tries to kick Corkhill off but Corkhill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keiran Corkhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corkhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatlumahi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kilafwa Tatlumahi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatlumahi scoring well with a low kick there.
Corkhill misses with a takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a low kick, right behind Corkhill 's knee.
Corkhill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Keiran Corkhill has been cut.
Corkhill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran Corkhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tatlumahi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Corkhill semi-blocks.
Corkhill shoots for a takedown but Tatlumahi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi lands a head shot.
Corkhill misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi counters with a head kick that drops Corkhill to the mat! Corkhill scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Corkhill is rocked!
Tatlumahi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatlumahi wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Corkhill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corkhill looks for a takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well.
Corkhill fails with a takedown attempt.
Corkhill seems to have got his legs back now.
Corkhill shoots in for a double leg but Tatlumahi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Corkhill moves out of range easily.
Corkhill shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well. He's pushed Corkhill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatlumahi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots for a takedown but Tatlumahi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tatlumahi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corkhill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tatlumahi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Corkhill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Corkhill shoots in but no luck this time.
Tatlumahi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Tatlumahi.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corkhill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatlumahi circles away.
Tatlumahi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corkhill.
Tatlumahi counters with a body kick.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a head kick. That will keep Corkhill thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tatlumahi connects with a body shot.
Corkhill shoots in but no luck this time.
Tatlumahi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tatlumahi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corkhill.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Tatlumahi circles away easily
and Tatlumahi counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatlumahi lands with a slapping head kick.
Corkhill is rocked!
Corkhill has his takedown stuffed
and Tatlumahi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Corkhill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corkhill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatlumahi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatlumahi as he jumps to the side.
Tatlumahi throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keiran Corkhill's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Corkhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corkhill seems to have got his legs back now.
Corkhill shoots in and drives through. Tatlumahi sprawls well.
Corkhill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corkhill moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatlumahi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran Corkhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corkhill dives in and grabs Tatlumahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatlumahi pushes down on Corkhill's head and hops out.
Tatlumahi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatlumahi wants it to stay on the feet.
Tatlumahi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corkhill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatlumahi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corkhill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatlumahi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corkhill under the eye.
Tatlumahi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tatlumahi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatlumahi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Corkhill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tatlumahi.
Corkhill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatlumahi circles away.
Tatlumahi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corkhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatlumahi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Corkhill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tatlumahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corkhill 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots and misses
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corkhill's knee momentarily.
Tatlumahi lands a high kick!
Corkhill is rocked!
Tatlumahi stuns Corkhill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corkhill has a takedown stuffed.
Tatlumahi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tatlumahi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corkhill.
Tatlumahi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Corkhill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corkhill shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well. He's pushed Corkhill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corkhill moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatlumahi.
Corkhill takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatlumahi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keiran Corkhill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Corkhill moves out of range.
Corkhill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Corkhill seems to have got his legs back now.
Corkhill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Keiran Corkhill's cut is getting worse.
Tatlumahi lands a high kick!
Corkhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with an outside leg kick.
Corkhill fails to land the takedown.
Tatlumahi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Corkhill blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatlumahi circles away.
Corkhill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi tries to avoid it but Corkhill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tatlumahi to the ground. Tatlumahi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Tatlumahi responds with a good body kick, but Corkhill manages to step out the way in time.
Corkhill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Corkhill shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatlumahi tries to sprawl out of it but Corkhill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatlumahi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown but Tatlumahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corkhill looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatlumahi is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tatlumahi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
Our winner, Kilafwa Tatlumahi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fat Lip. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Underwood!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Underwood.
Morgan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Underwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Underwood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Underwood thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Underwood throws a front kick aimed at Morgan's knee but Morgan avoids it well.
Underwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.
We've been hearing reports that Morgan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Underwood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
Underwood looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood controlling the position.
Underwood trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer.
Morgan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Underwood has his hands on Morgan's head, controlling the position.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Underwood.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morgan checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Underwood.
Underwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Underwood.
Underwood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Underwood tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants a takedown but no success here.
Morgan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan pulls guard successfully.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Underwood pushes his legs off easily.
Underwood stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood wants to stand and escape but instead Morgan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Underwood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Underwood is adopting a defensive guard.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Underwood blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Underwood has control of Morgan's left arm, preventing Morgan from doing any damage.
Underwood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Underwood 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.
Underwood has control of Morgan's left arm, preventing Morgan from doing any damage.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Underwood for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Underwood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Underwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Morgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Underwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgan is in Underwood's guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Morgan being controlled here momentarily.
Underwood working a defensive guard here.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Underwood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francis Underwood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Underwood - that will leave a mark!
Underwood lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Underwood.
Underwood throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Underwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Underwood. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Underwood throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Underwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Underwood thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Underwood defends well and Morgan ends up having to push Underwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Underwood. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Underwood lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Underwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Underwood sprawls well.
Underwood is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Underwood lands a nice looking body kick.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Underwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Underwood.
An inside leg kick lands from Underwood.
Francis Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan showed some decent athleticism there.
Underwood wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Underwood desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Underwood won't allow Morgan to pass to mount.
Underwood wants to get back to full guard.
Underwood is looking to control Morgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Underwood avoid being mounted?
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood is trying is best to control the position here.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Underwood won't allow it.
Ceasar Morgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Underwood is positioning himself well to prevent Morgan advancing to mount.
Underwood trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Underwood is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Underwood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Underwood.
Morgan trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Underwood scores with a nice body kick.
Underwood takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Underwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Underwood gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Underwood.
Underwood thumps Morgan with a low kick.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Underwood misses with a low kick.
Underwood is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Underwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Underwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Underwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Underwood.
Underwood clobbers Morgan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Underwood throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range.
Francis Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morgan gets the takedown into side control.
Morgan wants to control but Underwood is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Underwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
Ceasar Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Underwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Underwood feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
Morgan throws a quick counter head kick but Underwood was just out of range.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Underwood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Underwood lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Francis Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan blocks a low kick nicely.
Morgan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick lands from Underwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underwood misses with a head kick.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underwood swivels and escapes.
Morgan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Underwood is on top in guard.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Underwood is one step ahead there.
Underwood tries to stand but Morgan is controlling from the bottom.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Underwood is one step ahead there.
Francis Underwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underwood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Underwood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morgan is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Underwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Underwood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Underwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Underwood's guard now, I'm sure.
Underwood controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Underwood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Underwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard.
Underwood postures up.
Underwood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ceasar Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Underwood postures up.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing Underwood from standing up.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Underwood is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underwood 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Underwood!
After winning the bout, Francis Underwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama comes into the arena with Lollipop blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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263 lbs
36 - 29 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cama throws a sloppy head kick
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Cama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Cama moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Cama throws the kick towards the body but Nelson avoids it.
Crunch! Cama slams his shin into Nelson's torso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cama. Nelson shrugs it off though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cama. Nelson shrugs it off though.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Cama.
Cama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cama looks for the body kick but Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Cama.
Cama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nelson takes a step back to recover.
Nelson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cama. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Cama saw that one coming.
Nelson tries a low kick but Cama avoids it.
Cama misses with a head kick.
Cama misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson delivers a nice body kick.
Cama catches Nelson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cama.
Cama throws a lazy body kick
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a jab when Cama was well out of range.
Cama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cama connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cama throws the kick towards the body but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cama counters with a head kick. That will keep Nelson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cama counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Cama misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson tries to bum rush Cama with a series of wild strikes but Cama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Cama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nelson will feel that in the morning.
Cama keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Cama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Nelson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cama misses with a kick to the body.
Cama tries a head kick but it misses.
Cama is looking to land body kicks.
Cama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nelson will feel that in the morning.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Cama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Cama scores with a nice body kick.
Cama misses with a head kick.
Cama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Cama.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Cama.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Cama saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson moves out of range as Cama throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Cama.
Cama scores with a push kick.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pops Cama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cama just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Cama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Cama misses
and Nelson counters with a head kick.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a push kick but Cama slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Pops Cama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cama moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Cama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Cama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pops Cama is winning the standup battle so far.
Cama with a hook.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Cama.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Cama avoids them all with ease.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Cama.
Cama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cama jabs at Nelson's body.
Cama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Cama blocks the low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cama. Nelson shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a right hand that Cama ducks under and follows up with a left that Cama also avoids with ease.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cama throws a good cross that connects.
Cama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cama looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Cama is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cama connects with a crisp jab.
Cama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cama lands a front kick.
Jab, jab by Cama - just one landing.
Cama keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson moves out of range as Cama throws a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nelson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cama has got the better of the exchanges.
Good leg kick by Cama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Cama checks it
and Cama counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cama checks it well.
Cama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cama gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Cama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Cama's head but Cama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Cama has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson throws a left that rocks Cama and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nelson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cama regain composure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nelson trying to control the position but Cama is working away.
Nelson misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama being controlled for a moment.
Nelson working the ground and pound but Cama is defending the strikes.
Cama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cama is not content to let Nelson control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nelson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Cama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cama jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hoy Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big left from Cama misses.
Nelson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Cama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Cama misses with a kick to the body.
Cama throws a sloppy head kick
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Cama in his tracks momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Cama. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Cama moves away and avoids it.
Nelson moves out of range as Cama throws a body kick.
Nelson throws a right hand that Cama ducks under and follows up with a left that Cama also avoids with ease.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Cama is out of range.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Cama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cama.
Cama looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Cama scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Cama thows a body kick. Nelson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nelson takes one to the chin there.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Cama throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Cama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cama avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Cama.
Nelson unleashes a big counter combination but Cama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cama lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cama scores with a head kick. Nelson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Cama ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Cama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Cama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nelson moves out of range as Cama throws a body kick.
Nelson tries to counter with a clinch but Cama shakes him off and moves away.
Cama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cama.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cama throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Cama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cama moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Nelson moves out of range as Cama throws a body kick.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Cama takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cama circles away quickly and effectively.
Cama throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nelson avoids it.
Cama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Cama moves out of range.
Cama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cama scores with a nice strike.
Cama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cama.
Cama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
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 Pops Cama.
I think Cama 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Cama!
Pops Cama got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris. Rockamole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: David Bowie - Let's dance. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
251 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
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287 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hantu Rockamole!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockamole throws a hook but Jalo avoids it easily.
Rockamole takes one to the chin there.
Jalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockamole lands with a straight right. Jalo didn't see that one coming.
Rockamole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jalo throws out a powerful jab.
Jalo misses with the combination.
Jalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockamole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockamole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockamole. Jalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockamole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo misses with a straight right.
Jalo misses with an uppercut. Rockamole saw that one coming.
Jalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockamole.
A big left from Jalo misses.
Rockamole connects with a looping right hand.
Rockamole tries to score with a low kick but Jalo moves his leg out of the way.
Rockamole takes a swing at Jalo's ribcage but misses.
Rockamole connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalo. Rockamole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockamole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jalo stuns Rockamole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jalo lands a nice hook to Rockamole's body. Rockamole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jalo takes a swing at Rockamole's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Jalo. That snapped Rockamole's head back.
Jalo cracks Rockamole with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Jalo.
Jalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockamole.
Jalo dodges the punch combination from Rockamole.
Jalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockamole. Jalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Jalo.
Jalo lands a right hook to the body.
Rockamole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Jalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockamole gets a double leg takedown into Jalo's guard.
Jalo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rockamole throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockamole stays in close to Jalo's body and controls the position.
Rockamole trying to control but Jalo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole looking to pass the guard.
Jalo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot lands for Rockamole.
Rockamole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jalo rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Jalo blocks the leg kick.
Rockamole misses with a low kick.
Jalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rockamole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rockamole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jalo misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivana Jalo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockamole tries a head kick but it misses.
Jalo slips a jab and a cross from Rockamole.
Jalo scores with a hook to the body. Rockamole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jalo lands with a shot to the body.
Rockamole throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jalo.
Jalo takes a swing at Rockamole's ribcage but misses.
Jalo checks a leg kick.
Jalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockamole.
Rockamole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Jalo's head coaches at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rockamole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jalo avoids the head kick by Rockamole.
A big left from Jalo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole throws a leg kick that misses.
Rockamole misses with a looping right.
Jalo looks to throw the jab but Rockamole is out of range.
Jalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockamole.
Jalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jalo cracks Rockamole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rockamole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jalo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockamole is just out of range.
Jalo misses with a body shot.
Rockamole goes for a double leg but Jalo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jalo continues to drive forward.
Rockamole fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Jalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockamole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo connects with a jab.
Hantu Rockamole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockamole throws a hook to the side of Jalo's head but Jalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockamole throws a right hand that Jalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jalo also avoids with ease.
Jalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalo throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockamole throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Jalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockamole.
Jalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockamole throws a low kick but Jalo moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Jalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockamole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rockamole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from Jalo misses.
A swing and a miss from Rockamole.
Jalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jalo misses.
Iivana Jalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockamole just misses with a punch to the body.
Jalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jalo throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockamole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockamole.
Rockamole with the counter takedown but Jalo avoids it easily.
Rockamole looks to land a combination but Jalo avoids it well.
Jalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jalo misses with a looping right.
Iivana Jalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Jalo throws an overhand right that lands on Rockamole's shoulder, as Rockamole tries to avoid the shot.
Rockamole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalo manages to avoid it.
Rockamole throws a leg kick which misses Jalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Jalo tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockamole's head.
A nice combination there by Jalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockamole walks into a straight right hand from Jalo.
Jalo misses with a body shot.
Rockamole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Rockamole tries to counter it with a takedown but Jalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rockamole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalo.
Jalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rockamole on the side of the head.
Rockamole motions for Jalo to come forward. Rockamole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalo misses with a straight right.
Jalo misses with an uppercut. Rockamole saw that one coming.
Rockamole with the counter takedown but Jalo avoids it easily.
A left lands for Rockamole.
Good leg kick by Rockamole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivana Jalo 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. This is the final round!
Rockamole lands a lovely overhand right.
Jalo misses with a wild body shot.
Rockamole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rockamole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalo.
Rockamole misses with a hook
and Jalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockamole misses with a body kick.
Rockamole throws out a loose jab but Jalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockamole throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockamole throws a leg kick
and Jalo counters with a two punch combo.
Rockamole misses with a lunging right hand
and Jalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockamole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalo walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockamole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jalo in his tracks.
A low kick from Rockamole misses
and Jalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockamole misses with a few strikes there.
Rockamole swinging wildly here.
Jalo blocks the body kick.
Jalo lands with a right hand.
Jalo throws a shot to the body.
Rockamole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockamole throws a lazy right hand but Jalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jalo throws a right and a left that Rockamole avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockamole doesn't seem bothered though.
Jalo with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockamole throws a good cross that connects.
Rockamole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockamole can do to turn this around?
Jalo throws a hook but Rockamole blocks it.
Jalo swings for the body but Rockamole moves out of range.
Jalo looks to land a right hand but Rockamole moved out of range.
Jalo scores with a nice right hand.
Rockamole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockamole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockamole.
Jalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalo missing with a left hand there. Rockamole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockamole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donk. Rockamole catches Jalo right on the button with a cross.
Jalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockamole manages to avoid it.
Rockamole throws out a loose jab but Jalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockamole throws a leg kick but Jalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jalo wants to clinch up but Rockamole keeps it at a distance.
Hantu Rockamole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockamole avoids the body shot from Jalo.
Rockamole scores with a leg kick.
Rockamole throws a leg kick
and Jalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockamole throws a poor cross that misses
and Jalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rockamole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockamole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Jalo.
Rockamole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iivana Jalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockamole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Rockamole is predictable there
and Jalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jalo moves out of range as Rockamole strikes.
Rockamole throws out a leg kick but Jalo moves out of range and Rockamole only half commits.
Jalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockamole.
Rockamole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockamole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockamole misses with a body punch
letting Jalo counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iivana Jalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jalo, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivana Jalo!
A very excited looking Iivana Jalo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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204 lbs
28 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtisaari lands a slapping body shot.
Zeynalabdinov swinging wildly here.
Zeynalabdinov slips a straight right by Mahtisaari.
Some wild striking there from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahtisaari's waist but Mahtisaari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeynalabdinov off to one side.
Mahtisaari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahtisaari cracks Zeynalabdinov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahtisaari lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahtisaari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeynalabdinov feints the counter takedown.
Zeynalabdinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari throws out a loose jab but Zeynalabdinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeynalabdinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahtisaari.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range as Mahtisaari strikes.
Mahtisaari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahtisaari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mahtisaari throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahtisaari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a combination but Mahtisaari avoids it well.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov takes one to the side of the head.
Mahtisaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeynalabdinov manages to avoid it.
Zeynalabdinov throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Zeynalabdinov finds it's target.
Zeynalabdinov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mahtisaari quickly recovers to half guard.
Mahtisaari is staying active underneath Zeynalabdinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zeynalabdinov wants to pass to mount but Mahtisaari is defending the position.
Zeynalabdinov is still trying to improve position.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Mahtisaari is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to advance position but Mahtisaari won't allow it.
Zeynalabdinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahtisaari sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mahtisaari trying to control here.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Mahtisaari is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahtisaari scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeynalabdinov blocks a jab.
Zeynalabdinov moves away from the strike by Mahtisaari.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahtisaari misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahtisaari blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws an overhand right that lands on Zeynalabdinov's shoulder, as Zeynalabdinov tries to avoid the shot.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahtisaari as he jumps to the side.
Zeynalabdinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeynalabdinov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zeynalabdinov throws an overhand right that lands on Mahtisaari's shoulder, as Mahtisaari tries to avoid the shot.
Zeynalabdinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahtisaari swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahtisaari won't be happy with that.
Mahtisaari is trying to control Zeynalabdinov's posture but Zeynalabdinov avoids it.
Zeynalabdinov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mahtisaari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zeynalabdinov's best efforts.
Mahtisaari trying to hold on to Zeynalabdinov's head to control him but Zeynalabdinov postures up.
Mahtisaari tries to get to full guard but Zeynalabdinov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but Mahtisaari defending well.
Mahtisaari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zeynalabdinov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zeynalabdinov's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahtisaari looking to break Zeynalabdinov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zeynalabdinov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mahtisaari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mahtisaari keeps control of the position as Zeynalabdinov tries to break free.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to remain composed but Mahtisaari is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Mahtisaari lands strikes to the head.
Mahtisaari lands a shot to the head.
Zeynalabdinov rolls, trying to escape but Mahtisaari keeps control of the position.
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 Arttu Mahtisaari will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mahtisaari misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Zeynalabdinov misses.
Nice defenses there by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari is looking to counter punch.
Mahtisaari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahtisaari throws a lazy right hand but Zeynalabdinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeynalabdinov clobbers Mahtisaari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahtisaari cracks Zeynalabdinov with an open hand slap.
Zeynalabdinov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control. Mahtisaari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeynalabdinov wants to pass the guard but Mahtisaari is defending well.
Zeynalabdinov throws a strike but Mahtisaari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zeynalabdinov being controlled here momentarily.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Mahtisaari keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahtisaari is retaining full guard.
Mahtisaari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeynalabdinov is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a low kick.
Mahtisaari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zeynalabdinov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahtisaari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zeynalabdinov scrambles back to his feet.
Arttu Mahtisaari is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Mahtisaari.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zeynalabdinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahtisaari is able to avoid easily.
Zeynalabdinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Mahtisaari does no damage.
Mahtisaari throws a body punch but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Mahtisaari connects with a body shot.
Zeynalabdinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahtisaari looks to land a left hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range nicely.
Arttu Mahtisaari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeynalabdinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahtisaari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zeynalabdinov defending well as Mahtisaari loads up on a big left hand.
Mahtisaari scores with a decent looking hook.
Zeynalabdinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zeynalabdinov - that will leave a mark!
Zeynalabdinov lunges at Mahtisaari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahtisaari's hand.
Mahtisaari lands a really nice looking cross but Zeynalabdinov seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari moves out of range of the leg kick from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeynalabdinov throws out a powerful jab.
Zeynalabdinov loads up on a big right hand but Mahtisaari slips the punch.
A jab from Zeynalabdinov misses.
Mahtisaari is looking to clinch.
Mahtisaari works Zeynalabdinov's body with a nice hook.
Mahtisaari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a low kick.
No luck for Mahtisaari with that takedown attempt.
Zeynalabdinov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut.
Mahtisaari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahtisaari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zeynalabdinov can pounce on him.
Mahtisaari lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov moves forwards but Mahtisaari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahtisaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeynalabdinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahtisaari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeynalabdinov.
Mahtisaari misses the shot to the body.
Mahtisaari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a right hand
and Mahtisaari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahtisaari.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahtisaari controls his hands.
A short right from Mahtisaari.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a body shot from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari misses with a body punch.
Zeynalabdinov has picked Mahtisaari up - he's going for a ride! Zeynalabdinov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov thows a huge punch but Mahtisaari dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seyran Zeynalabdinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Mahtisaari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahtisaari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zeynalabdinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahtisaari misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahtisaari looks to land a right hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range.
Mahtisaari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahtisaari wants it to stay on the feet.
Zeynalabdinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Mahtisaari looks to score with a jab to the body but Zeynalabdinov is just out of range.
Zeynalabdinov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mahtisaari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahtisaari throws the left hand but Zeynalabdinov avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zeynalabdinov 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 Mahtisaari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahtisaari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zeynalabdinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahtisaari moves away.
Zeynalabdinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahtisaari throws out the jab.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a jab. Mahtisaari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahtisaari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahtisaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeynalabdinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahtisaari.
Zeynalabdinov feints the counter takedown.
Mahtisaari misses the shot to the body.
Mahtisaari slips under a jab from Zeynalabdinov.
Mahtisaari throws a lazy uppercut
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahtisaari won't be happy with that.
Mahtisaari defending against the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahtisaari is looking for a sweep.
Zeynalabdinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes but Mahtisaari manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zeynalabdinov tries to get to full guard but Mahtisaari has control of the leg.
Mahtisaari scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zeynalabdinov moves into full guard.
Mahtisaari wants to control from the top but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving.
Zeynalabdinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeynalabdinov, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeynalabdinov trying to get back to full guard but Mahtisaari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mahtisaari has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zeynalabdinov's face.
Zeynalabdinov tries to reverse the position but Mahtisaari maintains control.
Mahtisaari lands a big elbow.
Mahtisaari with the ground and pound from mount.
Mahtisaari controlling from mount.
Zeynalabdinov is squirming around, avoiding Mahtisaari's attempts to control the action.
Zeynalabdinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Mahtisaari has a good base and remains in mount.
Mahtisaari content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zeynalabdinov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mahtisaari is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahtisaari scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mahtisaari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeynalabdinov defending well though.
Mahtisaari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zeynalabdinov tries to roll over but Mahtisaari keeps him under control.
Mahtisaari is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mahtisaari wants to control from the top but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Mahtisaari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahtisaari 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arttu Mahtisaari!
A very excited looking Arttu Mahtisaari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mitchell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Voices- Rev Theory. Rokka has chosen Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rokka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mitchell drops Rokka with a left and a right! Oh, Rokka is hurt - Mitchell dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Rokka stops Mitchell from passing to mount.
We've been hearing that Mitchell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rokka, who protects the arm well.
Mitchell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rokka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitchell working the ground and pound but Rokka is defending the strikes.
Rokka gets back to half guard.
Rokka wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rokka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rokka is defending against the submission attempts here by Mitchell.
Rokka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Rokka's head.
Mitchell passes to full mount!
Rokka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mitchell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rokka's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka trying to control here.
Mitchell 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.
Rokka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Rokka defends the submission attempt.
Rokka works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Rokka blocks nicely.
Mitchell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rokka's head.
Rokka wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
Rokka trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rokka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mitchell has Rokka in his guard.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell wants to hit a switch here but Rokka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mitchell there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mitchell is bucking up trying to escape but Rokka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell is trying to escape the mount.
Rokka tries to control but Mitchell wriggling away.
Mitchell 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.
Rokka dominating with strikes here.
Mitchell working to try and regain half guard.
Rokka working Mitchell over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rokka. That's going to slow Mitchell down.
Rokka swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Rokka connects with the punch.
Rokka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
James Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Rokka coming out on top.
Mitchell throws a right hand that Rokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Rokka also avoids with ease.
Mitchell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rokka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rokka sends Mitchell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rokka is motioning to the referee to let Mitchell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mitchell is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka fakes the leg kick and cracks Mitchell in the body.
Rokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mitchell sprawling to the canvas! Mitchell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rokka finish him?!
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rokka! Mitchell is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Rokka!
In his post fight interview, Antero Rokka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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