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SP ICON 250: Lockyer - Quadros PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Banner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Tran!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tran moves away.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Tran.
Tran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Banner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tran's waist but Tran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banner off to one side.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Tran ducks down to avoid it.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banner fails with the takedown.
Tran cracks Banner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Banner to stand back up!
Banner is rocked!
It looks like Tony Banner has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tran engages and cracks Banner with a massive lead left hook - Banner tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tran is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Tran!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mingo Deems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mingo Deems!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deems thuds his right hand into Robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deems lands a jab.
Deems displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Deems was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deems lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Deems fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson works the jab nicely.
Deems looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Mingo Deems has been cut.
Deems blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Deems is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deems lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deems throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deems is defended easily by Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Deems to counter with a crisp jab.
Deems takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deems bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.
Deems throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson cracks Deems with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deems can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deems is looking to reverse the position.
Deems is trying to buck Robinson off.
Deems seems a little lost for a moment, as Robinson dominates the positioning.
Deems is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Robinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Deems is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deems.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deems counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deems lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Deems misses the target.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deems slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Deems throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deems scores with a body shot.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deems lands a head shot.
Robinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deems looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson wants to counter with a clinch but Deems pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mingo Deems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deems lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Deems waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deems looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Deems gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Deems is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deems.
Deems is looking for a kimura but Robinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deems to get the leverage.
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 Mingo Deems will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mingo Deems's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Deems closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Deems showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Deems misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Robinson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Deems bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deems wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Deems wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems stands up.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Deems. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Sean Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Deems counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deems connects with a crisp jab.
Robinson rushes Deems and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Deems tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Deems saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Deems was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deems closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Robinson wants to counter the offense by Deems and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mingo Deems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson moves forwards but Deems connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Deems shoots in.
Robinson rushes Deems and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deems is trying to trip Robinson. He has hold of a leg but Robinson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Deems persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Deems passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deems looks to land a strike but Robinson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Robinson wants to stand up but Deems is controlling him.
Deems stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deems stops Robinson from standing up.
Deems trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deems passes into half guard.
Deems passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robinson!
Robinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deems tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deems working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Robinson slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Robinson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Deems is on him like a limpet, forcing Robinson back against the cage.
Deems drags the fight down to the ground.
Deems is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Mingo Deems will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mingo Deems'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Deems is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Deems tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Deems avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deems blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Deems is looking for a counter combo.
Deems is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deems shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson cracks Deems with a good jab.
Deems shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mingo Deems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deems misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deems throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deems on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson drops Deems with a right and a left! Robinson comes rushing in but Deems regains his composure and manages to keep Robinson in guard.
Deems is rocked!
Deems working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Oh Deems is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Deems is retaining full guard.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson postures up.
Deems seems to have got his legs back now.
Deems looking for subs off his back but Robinson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Robinson is thwarting Deems's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson tries to stand and escape but Deems is controlling the position.
Deems misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Deems gets back to full guard.
Deems is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deems is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mingo Deems is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deems shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Deems's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deems sets himself, and Robinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Deems avoids it this time.
Sean Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deems dives in and scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Deems wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Deems engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sean Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Deems from controlling successfully.
Robinson seems keen to control Deems's posture.
Deems is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deems has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingo Deems!
An out of breath Mingo Deems thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zin Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zin Foe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Foe with that takedown attempt.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Foe's guard.
Foe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Foe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Foe is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount!
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foe is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Foe turns into him and now he's in Cruz's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Foe won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz postures up in Foe's guard and throws a big left but Foe blocks it.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foe tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Foe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz controls the position.
Foe tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Foe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz 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.
Foe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Foe is trying to escape the position but Cruz is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Foe down.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Cruz has hold of Foe's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Foe tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cruz cranks the arm and Foe screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Foe, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Abel Cruz!
Abel Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dima Goldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dima Goldin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Leak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldin sees it coming and defends easily.
Goldin tries to kick Leak off but Leak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goldin wants to get back to full guard.
Goldin is trying to stand back up but Leak is controlling him
Leak wants to pass to mount but Goldin is defending the position.
Goldin wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leak trying to control from half guard but Goldin is working away.
Leak drops an elbow to the side of Goldin's head.
Goldin pushes Leak off looking to stand but Leak dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldin pushes Leak off looking to stand but Leak dives back in and keeps control.
Goldin is looking to improve his position.
Leak thows a huge punch but Goldin dodges it nicely.
Leak wants to control but Goldin is keeping him busy.
Goldin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leak.
Leak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leak wants to take a breather but Goldin is having none of it.
Goldin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak is keen to just control but Goldin is a slippery customer.
Goldin keeping control of the position.
Goldin has hold of Leak's hands but Leak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldin defending well though.
Leak is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goldin is trying to stand.
Goldin is trying to control but can't.
Leak prevents Goldin from improving his position.
Leak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leak prevents Goldin from standing back up.
Goldin is controlling Leak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Leak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leak lands a nice short elbow.
Goldin wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Leak there.
We've been hearing that Leak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goldin is defending against the submission attempts here by Leak.
Leak is looking to take a break and control but Goldin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldin wants to get back to his feet.
Goldin is looking for a sweep. Leak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldin is trying to stand.
Goldin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Leak is looking to take a break and control but Goldin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldin is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak wants to work for an arm triangle but Goldin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leak is looking to take a break and control but Goldin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leak trying to work for an americana but Goldin has managed to regain full guard.
Leak throwing strikes but missing.
Goldin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldin trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leak throwing strikes from guard but Goldin blocks nicely.
Leak with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Leak dominated that round.
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.
Leak throws an overhand right that lands on Goldin's shoulder, as Goldin tries to avoid the shot.
Leak throws a looping overhand right but Goldin ducks down to avoid it.
Leak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldin can do to turn this around?
Goldin tries to clinch up but Leak circles away and keeps his distance.
Leak misses with a two punch combination.
Goldin works the jab nicely.
Goldin misses with a few strikes there.
Leak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dima Goldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldin forces Leak back against the cage and clinches.
Leak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldin.
Leak throws an elbow but it misses.
Leak looking for a takedown.
Leak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goldin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goldin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leak has Goldin up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leak tries to throw a body punch but Goldin avoids it by throwing Leak back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Leak manages to end up in side control.
Leak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leak lands an elbow.
Leak trying to control the action but Goldin is working from the bottom.
Leak tries for a kimura but Goldin is defending well.
Goldin tries to escape but Leak is in control.
Leak tries for a kimura but Goldin is defending well.
Goldin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leak has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Goldin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldin keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leak lands a nice short elbow.
Goldin tries to kick Leak off but Leak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kelly Leak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leak tries to pass to full mount but Goldin defends it.
Goldin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leak.
Goldin is refusing to be controlled, as Leak sits in half guard.
Leak stops Goldin from getting back to his feet.
Leak is working for a kimura but Goldin is defending it quite comfortably.
Leak throwing shots but Goldin is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak tries to pass to full mount but Goldin defends it.
Leak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leak 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.
Goldin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leak.
Leak prevents Goldin from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goldin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leak misses with a hook. Goldin ducked under it nicely.
Leak misses with a looping left.
Leak swings for the body but Goldin moves out of range.
Goldin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leak drives through and clinches with Goldin against the cage.
Leak looking to throw knees to the head but Goldin is blocking nicely.
Leak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goldin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goldin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin clinches up with Leak and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Leak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldin's coach down at Private Quarters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goldin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leak looks to throw the jab but Goldin is out of range.
Goldin throws a big counter head kick but Leak avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Leak misses.
Goldin scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldin.
Leak misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Goldin lands but Leak takes it in his stride.
Goldin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leak.
Goldin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldin closes the distance and clinches.
Leak working Goldin over with knees to the body.
Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leak.
Leak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Leak dominated that second round.
That's time! Leak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Leak coming out on top.
Leak forces Goldin back against the cage and clinches.
Leak lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dima Goldin has been cut.
Leak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leak blocks an uppercut.
Kelly Leak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldin breaks the clinch.
Goldin throws a shot from downtown. Leak moves away and avoids it.
Leak looks to throw the jab but Goldin is out of range.
Leak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldin is fending him off so far but Leak persists. Nope, Goldin circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leak throws a head kick that half lands.
Leak throws a series of punches but Goldin avoids them all with ease.
Goldin misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldin throws a good cross that connects.
Goldin throws a head kick that misses.
Goldin blocks a head kick by Leak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leak swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldin.
Leak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leak throws a chopping leg kick but Goldin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goldin tries to clinch up but Leak circles away and keeps his distance.
Leak throwing a counter right hand but Goldin manages to avoid it.
Goldin throws a body kick that misses.
Goldin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goldin connects with a nice looking jab.
Goldin drives through and clinches with Leak against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Goldin.
Goldin works on Leak's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldin drives through and clinches with Leak against the cage.
Leak lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak is trying to force a seperation but Goldin has the dominant position.
Leak misses with an elbow strike.
Goldin lands a left hand.
Goldin lands an elbow inside.
Goldin has had enough of the clinch but Leak keeps him there for the moment.
Goldin tries to circle away but Leak has him pinned against the cage.
Leak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goldin prevents it.
Kelly Leak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Leak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leak misses with a hook. Goldin ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Leak. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Goldin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leak scores with a nice right hand.
Goldin closes the distance and pushes Leak back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin stalling in the clinch.
Leak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leak wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldin gets underhooks to prevent Leak's takedown attempt.
Goldin avoiding damage.
Goldin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goldin backs up against the cage.
Leak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leak showed some decent athleticism there.
Goldin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak trying to control the pace.
Leak is looking for a kimura but Goldin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leak to get the leverage.
Dima Goldin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldin is not content to let Leak control the position.
Goldin is trying to stand up here but Leak is controlling him well.
Leak is keen to just control but Goldin is a slippery customer.
Goldin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leak wants to control from the top but Goldin keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dima Goldin.
I think Leak 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Leak!
After winning the bout, Kelly Leak 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hu Kokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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38
184 lbs
36 - 24 - 2 |
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180 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hu Kokov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov tries to clinch but Kokov is having none of it.
Kokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedotov.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Kokov pushes him off.
Kokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kokov throws a head kick but Fedotov moves out of range.
Kokov moves out of range of the body kick from Fedotov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokov! But no joy.
Kokov swings for the body but Fedotov moves out of range.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedotov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov throws a shot from downtown. Kokov moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Kokov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedotov.
Fedotov is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kokov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fedotov.
Fedotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fedotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kokov circles away.
Fedotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fedotov lands a body shot.
Fedotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Kokov.
Kokov misses with a body shot.
Hu Kokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fedotov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedotov clinches with his opponent.
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov working aggressively here.
Kokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedotov misses with a left hand
and Kokov counters with a straight right hand.
Kokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokov throws a right and a left that Fedotov avoids nicely.
Fedotov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fedotov is looking to clinch.
Kokov connects with a looping right hand.
Kokov misses with a straight right.
Kokov avoids the head kick by Fedotov.
It seemed like Kokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedotov has managed to clinch.
Kokov working hard to break the clinch.
Fedotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedotov letting Kokov take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Kokov.
Kokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hu Kokov has been cut.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Kokov lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedotov.
Kokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Kokov avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Kokov manages to break the clinch.
Kokov rushes Fedotov and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
A short right from Kokov.
Kokov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokov tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokov scores with a shot to the side of Fedotov's head.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Fedotov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedotov.
Kokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kokov is pushing Fedotov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Fedotov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hu Kokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hu Kokov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kokov scores with a jab. Fedotov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kokov scores with a nice head shot.
Fedotov tries to clinch up.
Fedotov tries to clinch up but Kokov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokov lands a front kick.
Fedotov throws a jab when Kokov was well out of range.
Fedotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kokov can pounce on him.
Kokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokov misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Kokov misses.
Kokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokov misses with a looping right.
Kokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Fedotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fedotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.
Kokov leaning against his opponent.
Fedotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokov wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
Kokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedotov misses with some punches.
Kokov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Kokov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Kokov.
Fedotov lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Fedotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kokov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Kokov pushes him off.
Kokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokov.
Kokov looks to land a combination. Fedotov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokov.
Kokov is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokov.
Kokov just leaning against Fedotov, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokov throws a head punch that misses.
Kokov stalling.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokov backwards.
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.
Kokov is rocked!
Kokov working aggressively here.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Kokov controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kokov fails to land.
Kokov tries to circle away but Fedotov has him pinned against the cage.
Kokov wants to stall.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokov.
Kokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kokov is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
Kokov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Kokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedotov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Fedotov digs a right hand underneath Kokov's ribcage. Kokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kokov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedotov lands a big right hand that drops Kokov! The killer instinct kicks in and Fedotov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fedotov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladik Fedotov!
After winning the bout, Vladik Fedotov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Simmons (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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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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22
140 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons fails with the takedown
and Kalagho counters with a shoot takedown. Simmons fights it but they end up in 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.
Simmons working for a triangle but Kalagho defends it easily.
Kalagho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalagho throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalagho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalagho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalagho.
Kalagho throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Simmons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalagho is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.
Simmons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simmons won't allow Kalagho to sweep him here.
Kalagho is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalagho is on top in guard.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Kalagho postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons 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.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalagho trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalagho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons pulls Kalagho in close to prevent any damage.
Kalagho controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalagho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalagho attempts a counter takedown but Simmons avoids it well and moves away.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chisulo Kalagho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalagho defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Kalagho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kalagho tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.
Kalagho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simmons on his heels. He'll look to pass Simmons's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalagho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Kalagho is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalagho wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Kalagho controlling him for the moment.
Kalagho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons pulls Kalagho in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simmons is trying to hold Kalagho in close to prevent damage but Kalagho has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chisulo Kalagho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Kalagho.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Kalagho.
Simmons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalagho tries to avoid it but Simmons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalagho to the ground. Kalagho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chisulo Kalagho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
Simmons fails to land the takedown.
Kalagho shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Kalagho is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simmons trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Kalagho trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Kalagho working the head and body with strikes.
Kalagho throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simmons.
Simmons is adopting a defensive guard.
Kalagho preventing the sweep.
Simmons has Kalagho pulled in close to control his posture.
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalagho defends it easily.
Kalagho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalagho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalagho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simmons trying to control but Kalagho postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kalagho. No joy for Simmons on that attempt.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Kalagho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalagho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simmons dives in and scores a takedown into Kalagho's guard.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalagho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Kalagho blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalagho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalagho is one step ahead there.
Kalagho pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalagho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Kalagho is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chisulo Kalagho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kalagho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Kalagho blocks nicely.
Kalagho looking to control.
Kalagho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simmons trying to control but Kalagho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalagho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simmons won't allow Kalagho to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalagho defends it nicely.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalagho as he avoids it easily.
Kalagho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Kalagho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalagho tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.
Chisulo Kalagho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalagho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simmons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simmons prevents Kalagho from improving his position.
Kalagho is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalagho is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalagho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalagho has wrist control.
Kalagho controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Kalagho keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Kalagho is looking to sweep but instead, Simmons has passed into half guard.
Simmons is pressing down on Kalagho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalagho is holding on for now.
Kalagho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalagho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simmons distracts Kalagho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Kalagho keeps moving.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simmons frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kalagho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simmons postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kalagho looks a forlorn figure.
Kalagho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalagho 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fat Lip. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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145 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 - 8 - 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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Corkhill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corkhill can't keep his opponent in guard - Morgan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Corkhill actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corkhill is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan wants to work for an arm triangle but Corkhill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corkhill defends it well.
Corkhill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Corkhill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Corkhill tries to reverse the position but Morgan maintains control.
Morgan with the ground and pound from mount.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan wants to control the pace but Corkhill is squirming around nicely.
Morgan is working for a guillotine from mount but Corkhill frees his head quite easily.
Morgan lands a big shot there that rocks Corkhill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morgan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morgan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corkhill is surviving well by controlling Morgan's body position as best he can.
Corkhill wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Morgan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Corkhill knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Corkhill for a 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!
Morgan is working the ground and pound. Can Corkhill escape?
Corkhill tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Morgan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Corkhill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Corkhill is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Morgan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corkhill has worked his arm free - good work by Corkhill!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Corkhill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Corkhill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan moves nicely into side control.
Morgan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Corkhill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morgan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corkhill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corkhill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corkhill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corkhill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morgan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Morgan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Corkhill has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceasar Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Corkhill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Corkhill or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a left and a right that stings Corkhill.
Morgan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Corkhill to the ground. Morgan is now in Corkhill's guard.
Corkhill is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Corkhill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Corkhill is retaining full guard.
Corkhill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Corkhill keeps moving.
Morgan scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Corkhill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corkhill manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Corkhill's guard.
Morgan is fighting to break Corkhill's control of his arms but Corkhill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ceasar Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan stands and throws Corkhill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Corkhill regains half guard.
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Corkhill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corkhill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corkhill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corkhill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan.
Corkhill is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corkhill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corkhill keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
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.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Corkhill is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Corkhill is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceasar Morgan 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Corkhill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corkhill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corkhill tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corkhill to the ground. Corkhill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Corkhill dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Corkhill's head and hops out.
Morgan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corkhill shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corkhill defends it well.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Corkhill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Corkhill is keeping the position.
Corkhill wants to control but Morgan passes easily into half guard.
Morgan is pressing down on Corkhill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corkhill is holding on for now.
Corkhill is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Corkhill is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ceasar Morgan!
A very excited looking Ceasar Morgan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by RADIOACTIVE. Alex De Paiva Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
32 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Paiva Santos lands a high kick to the side of Jenkins's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! De Paiva Santos dives into guard, looking to finish.
Jenkins is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Paiva Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Oh Jenkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but De Paiva Santos pushes his legs off easily.
De Paiva Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins is really struggling to control De Paiva Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Paiva Santos wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Paiva Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Paiva Santos is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins looking to control.
De Paiva Santos passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from De Paiva Santos.
Jenkins wants to control but De Paiva Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but De Paiva Santos has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is looking to control De Paiva Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?
De Paiva Santos tries to pass to full mount but Jenkins defends it.
De Paiva Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by De Paiva Santos.
Jenkins is controlling De Paiva Santos's trapped leg to prevent De Paiva Santos from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but De Paiva Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
De Paiva Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Paiva Santos is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Paiva Santos is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Paiva Santos passes to side control.
De Paiva Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins struggling a bit here.
Jenkins tries to bench press De Paiva Santos off him but De Paiva Santos keeps the position.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.
De Paiva Santos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jenkins defend it? De Paiva Santos steps over the head and cranks it - Jenkins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Paiva Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex De Paiva Santos!
A very excited looking Alex De Paiva Santos 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 Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka comes into the arena with Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rokka.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rokka, right into the meat.
Romanov lands a big head kick that sends Rokka tumbling to the mat! Romanov takes a step backwards and waves Rokka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Antero Rokka has been cut.
Romanov checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romanov.
Rokka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romanov.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rokka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Romanov lands a big head kick that sends Rokka tumbling to the mat! Romanov takes a step backwards and waves Rokka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rokka is rocked!
Rokka gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Romanov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rokka wakes up just in time to hear Romanov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandr Romanov!
Alexandr Romanov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Alexandr Romanov, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Quadros's choice of entrance music: Pride Theme. Darren Lockyer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Quadros. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Quadros.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quadros.
A little feinted left hand from Lockyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quadros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quadros avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. Quadros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut.
Quadros tries to score with a low kick but Lockyer moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Lockyer.
Lockyer staying out of range there.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quadros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Quadros. Those never looked like landing.
Lockyer throws a hook but Quadros avoids it easily.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
Nice cross by Quadros.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Quadros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer misses with a looping left.
Quadros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lockyer counters with a straight right hand.
Lockyer tests Quadros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lockyer misses the target.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Quadros's shoulder, as Quadros tries to avoid the shot.
Quadros lands a really nice looking cross but Lockyer seems unphased.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Quadros moves out of range.
Quadros moves away from the strike by Lockyer.
Some wild striking there from Quadros.
Lockyer connects with a leg kick. Quadros looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lockyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Lockyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quadros moves out of range as Lockyer strikes.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Quadros's head but Quadros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quadros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quadros counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lockyer tries to break the clinch but Quadros is controlling the position.
Lockyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Quadros gets an underhook and turns Lockyer into the cage.
Lockyer is trying to break the clinch but Quadros is controlling him.
Lockyer lands an elbow just above Quadros 's eye.
It looks like Stephen Quadros has been cut.
Lockyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lockyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lockyer throws a lazy uppercut
letting Quadros counter with a right hand.
Quadros staying out of range there.
Lockyer swings for the body but Quadros moves out of range.
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quadros.
Lockyer scores with a shot to the body.
Lockyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quadros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quadros lands a head kick!
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quadros! But no joy.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Quadros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lockyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Quadros off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a jab when Lockyer was well out of range.
Lockyer blocks the body kick.
Lockyer misses with a hook.
Lockyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quadros counters with a nice body shot.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quadros lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Quadros.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Quadros counters by clinching up.
Lockyer misses with a knee to the head.
Quadros is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Lockyer.
A frustrated look appears on Lockyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lockyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Quadros won't allow it.
Lockyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quadros fails to land with a series of punches.
Quadros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lockyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros needs to keep his hands up - Lockyer had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quadros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lockyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quadros on the side of the head.
Lockyer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lockyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quadros! But no joy.
Quadros throws a leg kick that misses.
Quadros walks into a left hand.
Lockyer swinging wildly here.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quadros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quadros! But no joy.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lockyer thuds his shin into the meat of Quadros's side.
Lockyer swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lockyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Quadros's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Quadros ducks down to avoid it.
Quadros staying out of range there.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quadros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lockyer.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lockyer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Quadros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Quadros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lockyer connects with a right hand. Quadros shakes it off.
Lockyer checks a low kick from Quadros.
Jab, jab by Lockyer - just one landing.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but Quadros moved out of range.
Lockyer takes a swing at Quadros's ribcage but misses.
Quadros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quadros tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lockyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quadros! But no joy.
Quadros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lockyer's head.
Lockyer lands a jab to the head.
Lockyer misses with a straight left.
Quadros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws the left hand but Quadros avoids the punch easily.
Quadros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quadros tries to bum rush Lockyer with a series of wild strikes but Lockyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lockyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lockyer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quadros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Quadros.
A cross from Lockyer lands.
Nice defenses there by Quadros.
Quadros cracks Lockyer with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockyer thuds a left hand into Quadros's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lockyer!
Lockyer throws a low kick but Quadros avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer staying out of range there.
Lockyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quadros.
Lockyer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Quadros lands a high kick!
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Quadros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Quadros in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lockyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quadros.
Quadros throws a leg kick but Lockyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quadros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Lockyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lockyer lands with a nice combination. Quadros backs away looking to recover.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Quadros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quadros misses with a straight left.
Quadros moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros misses with a body shot.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quadros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lockyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Quadros counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockyer throws a low kick but Quadros avoids it.
Quadros slips under a jab.
Lockyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quadros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockyer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quadros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer takes a swing at Quadros's ribcage but misses.
Lockyer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Quadros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer lands with a straight right. Quadros didn't see that one coming.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Lockyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Quadros's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quadros.
A countering left hand to the body from Quadros misses.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Quadros moves away from the strike by Lockyer.
Quadros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quadros tries to move into range but Lockyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quadros ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Lockyer. Beautiful body shot.
Quadros moves out of range as Lockyer strikes.
Quadros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quadros, right into the meat.
A jab from Lockyer does it's job there.
Quadros slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Quadros works Lockyer's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lockyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Quadros's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Quadros.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Quadros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Quadros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lockyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lockyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lockyer backing away here, and Quadros unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Quadros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lockyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Quadros lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lockyer connects with a jab.
Lockyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lockyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quadros loads up on a big right hand but Lockyer slips the punch.
Quadros dodges the punch combination from Lockyer.
Lockyer sets himself, and Quadros steps forward looking for the clinch! Lockyer avoids it this time.
Lockyer lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros misses with the combination.
Quadros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quadros.
Lockyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lockyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lockyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quadros is looking for the big counter here.
Quadros throws a hook to the side of Lockyer's head but Lockyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quadros throws a lazy right hand but Lockyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quadros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lockyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lockyer sizes up Quadros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lockyer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lockyer looks to land a body kick but Quadros moved away.
Quadros moves out of range of the strikes.
Quadros raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stephen Quadros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quadros, right into the meat.
Lockyer lands a jab to the head.
Lockyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quadros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quadros throws a hook but Lockyer avoids it easily.
Quadros ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quadros moves away.
Quadros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Quadros slips the punch.
Quadros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lockyer scores with a punch to the head.
Lockyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Quadros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer slows down the pace here.
Lockyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Quadros has double underhooks.
Lockyer tries to circle away but Quadros has him pinned against the cage.
Lockyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lockyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lockyer throws a chopping leg kick but Quadros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quadros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quadros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lockyer throws a jab when Quadros was well out of range.
Lockyer cracks a nice hook into Quadros's ribs.
Lockyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quadros. Quadros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quadros tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Lockyer.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Quadros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros misses with a wild body shot.
Quadros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Quadros throws a sloppy head kick and Lockyer moves out of range easily.
Quadros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quadros throws a series of punches but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darren Lockyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quadros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lockyer lands a nice hook to Quadros's body. Quadros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lockyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quadros sizes up Lockyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quadros loads up on a big right hand but Lockyer slips the punch.
It looked like Lockyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lockyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quadros can do to turn this around?
Lockyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quadros moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Lockyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lockyer, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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