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SP ICON 252: Crane - Underwood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sanchez (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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185 lbs
19 - 20 - 0 |
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186 lbs
13 - 25 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Ballzonya's guard.
Sanchez postures up in Ballzonya's guard and throws a big left but Ballzonya blocks it.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Ballzonya keeps moving.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Ballzonya's brow.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Ballzonya.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ballzonya wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ballzonya is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ballzonya to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ballzonya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Ballzonya has managed to sweep!
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ballzonya passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is not content to let Ballzonya control the position.
Sanchez tries to bench press Ballzonya off him but Ballzonya keeps the position.
Ballzonya taking a breather here.
Sanchez tries to buck Ballzonya off but Ballzonya is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez dodges the ground and pound from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ballzonya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Ballzonya crashes against the mat.
Sanchez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Ballzonya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ballzonya landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ballzonya looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballzonya is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Ballzonya circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ballzonya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ballzonya looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballzonya swivels and escapes.
Ballzonya scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ballzonya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballzonya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harry Ballzonya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Sanchez.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ballzonya misses with a body kick.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballzonya.
Harry Ballzonya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ballzonya misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballzonya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Ballzonya looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ballzonya pinned against the cage. Ballzonya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ballzonya throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Ballzonya is working away.
Sanchez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Sanchez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ballzonya can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Ballzonya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Sanchez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez tries to score with some ground and pound. Ballzonya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sanchez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Sanchez crashes against the mat.
Ballzonya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to score with some ground and pound. Ballzonya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ballzonya can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez throws an elbow but Ballzonya slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ballzonya stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ballzonya dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Ballzonya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ballzonya's corner calls for a 1-2. Ballzonya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ballzonya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ballzonya defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Ballzonya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harry Ballzonya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ballzonya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Ballzonya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcello Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ballzonya but Ballzonya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballzonya swivels and escapes.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Ballzonya's shoulder, as Ballzonya tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ballzonya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Ballzonya's guard.
Ballzonya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ballzonya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez works over Ballzonya with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Ballzonya keeps moving.
Ballzonya is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Ballzonya's brow.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Ballzonya blocks nicely.
Marcello Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ballzonya defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Ballzonya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Ballzonya counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ballzonya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harry Ballzonya is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Ballzonya gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Ballzonya sprawls well.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Ballzonya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ballzonya. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ballzonya jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Ballzonya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Ballzonya moves away
and Ballzonya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Ballzonya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Ballzonya as Sanchez shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Ballzonya.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ballzonya displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Marcello Sanchez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Ballzonya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Ballzonya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballzonya finish him?
Ballzonya closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sanchez out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Ballzonya!
Harry Ballzonya made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belondemu Nakalinzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veilleux has chosen Pou Lari A. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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249 lbs
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284 lbs
18 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belondemu Nakalinzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillaume Veilleux!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veilleux wants to clinch
and Nakalinzi counters with a body kick.
Veilleux throws a head kick that misses.
Veilleux misses with a series of wild punches.
Veilleux misses with a looping right.
Nakalinzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakalinzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakalinzi scores with a jab.
Nakalinzi ducks under a wild hook from Veilleux.
Veilleux with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Veilleux.
A shot to the body from Veilleux misses
and Nakalinzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veilleux with a nice cross.
Veilleux throws an off balance right hand
and Nakalinzi counters with a low kick, right behind Veilleux 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakalinzi ducks under a wild hook from Veilleux.
No joy there for Veilleux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veilleux throws a hook but Nakalinzi avoids it easily.
Nakalinzi is looking to counter punch.
Nakalinzi throws a head kick that misses.
Veilleux unleashes a big counter combination but Nakalinzi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Veilleux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veilleux there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Veilleux.
Nakalinzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakalinzi moves away from the strike by Veilleux.
Nakalinzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakalinzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Veilleux misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakalinzi misses the target.
Veilleux throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakalinzi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Veilleux misses with a hook
and Nakalinzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veilleux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakalinzi slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Veilleux's knee momentarily.
Veilleux scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakalinzi staying out of range there.
Veilleux throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Veilleux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakalinzi throwing a counter right hand but Veilleux manages to avoid it.
Nakalinzi moves away from the strike by Veilleux.
Nakalinzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guillaume Veilleux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakalinzi lands a really nice looking cross but Veilleux seems unphased.
Veilleux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakalinzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakalinzi scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veilleux fails to land with a series of punches.
Veilleux misses with a hook
and Nakalinzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veilleux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakalinzi counters with an inside leg kick.
Veilleux looks winded!
Veilleux misses with a combination
and Nakalinzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Veilleux throws out a loose jab but Nakalinzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakalinzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakalinzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakalinzi scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Veilleux misses.
Veilleux throws an off balance right hand
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veilleux thinking.
Veilleux misses with a right hand
and Nakalinzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Veilleux catches Nakalinzi right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veilleux swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nakalinzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakalinzi avoids the body shot from Veilleux.
Veilleux looks to land a right hand but Nakalinzi moved out of range.
Veilleux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakalinzi can pounce on him.
Nakalinzi scores with a body shot.
Veilleux looks to land a right hand but Nakalinzi moved out of range.
Veilleux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakalinzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guillaume Veilleux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veilleux throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakalinzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakalinzi blocks a leg kick.
Nakalinzi jabs Veilleux right on the nose. Veilleux blinks but takes it well.
Nakalinzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veilleux's calf.
Veilleux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belondemu Nakalinzi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Veilleux throws a looping overhand right but Nakalinzi ducks down to avoid it.
Veilleux looks to land a right hand but Nakalinzi moved out of range.
Nakalinzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Veilleux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakalinzi counters by moving into the clinch.
Veilleux misses with some punches.
Veilleux tries to work over Nakalinzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakalinzi.
Veilleux has a couple of punches blocked by Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Veilleux is defending well.
Nakalinzi manages to break the clinch.
Veilleux throws an off balance right hand
and Nakalinzi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veilleux throws a leg kick but Nakalinzi checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veilleux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakalinzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veilleux throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakalinzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veilleux.
Nakalinzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veilleux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veilleux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakalinzi.
Veilleux throws a leg kick but Nakalinzi moved away.
It looked like Nakalinzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veilleux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veilleux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakalinzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veilleux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Veilleux misses with a right hand
and Nakalinzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakalinzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veilleux. That did some damage!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nakalinzi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nakalinzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veilleux.
Veilleux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Veilleux's knee momentarily.
Nakalinzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veilleux can do to turn this around?
Nakalinzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Veilleux misses with a combination
and Nakalinzi counters with a straight right hand.
Veilleux is breathing heavily.
Veilleux looks to land a right hand but Nakalinzi moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakalinzi scores with a punch to the head.
Veilleux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakalinzi scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Nakalinzi. Beautiful body shot.
Veilleux misses the jab.
Veilleux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veilleux wants to clinch up but Nakalinzi keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakalinzi.
Veilleux scores with a head kick. Nakalinzi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Veilleux throws an overhand right that lands on Nakalinzi's shoulder, as Nakalinzi tries to avoid the shot.
Nakalinzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Veilleux misses the body punch
and Nakalinzi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakalinzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veilleux was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakalinzi.
Veilleux throws a counter combo.
Veilleux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakalinzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakalinzi slips a straight right by Veilleux.
Nakalinzi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Nakalinzi finds it's way through Veilleux's defenses.
Veilleux tries to bum rush Nakalinzi with a series of wild strikes but Nakalinzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakalinzi connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Nakalinzi - just one landing.
We've been informed that Veilleux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Veilleux looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakalinzi is just out of range.
Veilleux looks to throw the jab but Nakalinzi is out of range.
A jab from Veilleux misses.
Nakalinzi ducks under a wild hook from Veilleux.
Nakalinzi tried to counter with a leg kick but Veilleux avoided it.
Veilleux throws a right and a left that Nakalinzi avoids nicely.
Nakalinzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakalinzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Veilleux throws a leg kick
and Nakalinzi counters with a leg kick.
Nakalinzi slips a jab and a cross from Veilleux.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakalinzi misses the target.
Nakalinzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakalinzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakalinzi defending well as Veilleux loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Veilleux misses.
Nakalinzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakalinzi lands a jab to the head.
Veilleux misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakalinzi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A slow jab from Veilleux misses its intended target.
Nakalinzi lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belondemu Nakalinzi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Veilleux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veilleux swings for the body but Nakalinzi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Veilleux.
Nakalinzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veilleux.
Nakalinzi takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakalinzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veilleux or not.
Nakalinzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belondemu Nakalinzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakalinzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veilleux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veilleux throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakalinzi.
As Veilleux backs away, Nakalinzi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Veilleux missing with a left hand there. Nakalinzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakalinzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veilleux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakalinzi lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Veilleux is predictable there
letting Nakalinzi counter with a right hand.
Veilleux throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakalinzi counters with a left to the body.
Veilleux misses with a shot to the body
and Nakalinzi counters with a head kick.
Nakalinzi with a jab.
Veilleux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakalinzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakalinzi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Veilleux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veilleux misses with a hook to the body
and Nakalinzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veilleux misses with a double jab
and Nakalinzi counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nakalinzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veilleux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Nakalinzi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nakalinzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veilleux. That did some damage!
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!
Veilleux misses with a low kick as Nakalinzi jumps back.
Veilleux wants to clinch
enabling Nakalinzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Veilleux throws an off balance right hand
and Nakalinzi counters with a leg kick.
Veilleux looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Veilleux swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakalinzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veilleux misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakalinzi counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakalinzi is defended easily by Veilleux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakalinzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Guillaume Veilleux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veilleux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakalinzi.
Belondemu Nakalinzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veilleux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veilleux looks to land a combination but Nakalinzi avoids it well.
Veilleux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veilleux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veilleux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Veilleux throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakalinzi.
Veilleux throws a shot from downtown. Nakalinzi moves away and avoids it.
Veilleux throws a shot from downtown. Nakalinzi moves away and avoids it.
Nakalinzi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux scores with a jab to the body.
Veilleux throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nakalinzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Veilleux throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Veilleux's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Veilleux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veilleux throws the left hand but Nakalinzi avoids the punch easily.
Veilleux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakalinzi appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veilleux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakalinzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakalinzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veilleux throws a leg kick
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice leg kick.
Veilleux misses with a double jab
and Nakalinzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veilleux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belondemu Nakalinzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakalinzi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belondemu Nakalinzi!
A relieved looking Belondemu Nakalinzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (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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189 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Majors moved away.
Hollywood lands a jab to the head.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Majors if he has to take too many more of those.
Majors throws out a leg kick but Hollywood moves out of range and Majors only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hollywood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Majors has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Majors and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Majors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood thumps Majors with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Majors checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hollywood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Majors moves out of range.
Majors uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollywood has time to react.
Hollywood missing with a left hand there. Majors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollywood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Majors now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A cross from Hollywood lands.
Majors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Majors.
David Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
It seemed like Majors was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Majors has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Majors blocks a head kick by Hollywood.
Majors throws a series of punches but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
Majors appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hollywood takes a swing at Majors's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a nice looking combination but Majors bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Hollywood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Majors was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hollywood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
David Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Majors counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like David Hollywood has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Majors blocks a low kick nicely.
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Majors blocks a head kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and Majors moves out of range easily.
Majors throws a combination that misses
and Hollywood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majors closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majors lands in his opponent's guard.
Hollywood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Majors can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Majors with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hollywood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hollywood is trying to keep Majors in close.
Hollywood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hollywood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Majors with a flurry of punches that miss.
Majors decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Majors avoids a kick to the body.
Hollywood misses with a body kick.
Majors tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollywood lands a body shot.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Majors cracks Hollywood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Hollywood.
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!
Hollywood scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Hollywood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Majors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood lands a leg kick that knocks Majors off balance momentarily.
Majors tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hollywood defends well and Majors ends up having to push Hollywood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majors is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollywood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Majors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Majors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollywood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Majors moves out of range.
Hollywood misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors blocks the body kick.
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Majors ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Majors doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors lands a really nice looking cross but Hollywood seems unphased.
Majors dodges the punch combination from Hollywood.
Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollywood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majors can do to turn this around?
Hollywood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Majors ducked under it nicely.
Majors takes a kick to the side of the head.
Majors scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Majors takes a kick to the side of the head.
Majors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Majors takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hollywood misses its target.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Majors lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollywood at a distance.
Hollywood blocks a low kick nicely.
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Hollywood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majors manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Majors.
Hollywood is rocked!
Majors moves out of range of the body kick.
Majors is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hollywood with a body shot.
Oh Hollywood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses
and Majors counters with a huge left! Hollywood is in big trouble! He's backing up but Majors isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hollywood from any more damage. A dominating finish by Majors!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emory Majors!
Emory Majors made sure to mention his sponsor, Thunder Nutrition $250 sale in his post fight interview.
The defeated David Hollywood had this to say: 'Well done, you just beat up an old man. Give Storm a round of applause ladies and gentleman *clap clap clap*'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja comes into the arena with BassLovers United - I Can't Dance blaring out of the sound system. 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
215 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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29
215 lbs
11 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Makaaja on that attempt.
Frank Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makaaja was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Makaaja blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makaaja's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Makaaja's legs - danger averted.
Henderson advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Makaaja defending well.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Makaaja has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Makaaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makaaja.
Makaaja is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at CEC Underdark that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaaja is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Henderson has his hands clasped together but Makaaja extends and breaks Henderson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Makaaja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mica Makaaja!
A relieved looking Mica Makaaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
152 lbs
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25
153 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Burley Haines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haines fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haines. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Haines backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Haines manages to avoid it all.
Haines shoots in for a takedown but Bryant shows good takedown defense.
Bryant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haines throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haines manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bryant's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haines is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant's back!
Haines is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bryant up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haines is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bryant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bryant for a finish.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bryant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bryant for a finish.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Haines drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Bryant 's chin! Bryant is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Burley Haines!
Burley Haines spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Faulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Faulk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
180 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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35
179 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tritter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tritter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tritter slowing the pace effectively.
Faulk struggles to land a body shot inside as Tritter controls his hands.
Faulk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Faulk fails to land.
Tritter breaks the clinch.
Tritter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tritter digs a good hook to Faulk's body.
Tritter throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
Tritter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Faulk can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Tritter.
Faulk tries to clinch up but Tritter circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Faulk. Beautiful body shot.
Faulk has closed the distance and engaged Tritter in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tritter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faulk has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tritter.
Faulk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faulk letting Tritter take a breather here.
Faulk takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tritter.
Tritter manages to break the clinch.
Michael Tritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tritter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tritter misses with a hook. Faulk ducked under it nicely.
Tritter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faulk clinches up against the cage.
Tritter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faulk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tritter's efforts to push away.
Tritter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faulk is trying to break the clinch but Tritter is controlling him.
Tritter is leaning against Faulk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faulk misses with the head strike.
A short right from Tritter.
Tritter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tritter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tritter with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tritter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Faulk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tritter plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Faulk swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Faulk face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Tritter!
Our winner, Michael Tritter, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To My Hood. Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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33
191 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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36
204 lbs
29 - 21 - 2 |
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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McHughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a double leg but McHughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zeynalabdinov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McHughes jabs Zeynalabdinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big shot that misses.
McHughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeynalabdinov manages to avoid it.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in and gets a takedown into McHughes's guard.
McHughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zeynalabdinov preventing the sweep.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but McHughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeynalabdinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zeynalabdinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
McHughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeynalabdinov's guard.
McHughes looking to pass the guard.
Zeynalabdinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McHughes is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHughes is fighting to break Zeynalabdinov's control of his arms but Zeynalabdinov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zeynalabdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zeynalabdinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a triangle but McHughes pushes his legs off easily.
McHughes won't allow Zeynalabdinov to sweep him here.
Zeynalabdinov being controlled here, momentarily.
McHughes won't allow Zeynalabdinov to sweep him here.
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.
McHughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position.
McHughes stands and throws Zeynalabdinov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zeynalabdinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by McHughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McHughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Zeynalabdinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McHughes slips a jab and a cross from Zeynalabdinov.
McHughes appears to be looking for a big counter.
McHughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zeynalabdinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeynalabdinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
McHughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeynalabdinov.
McHughes lands with a shot to the body.
Zeynalabdinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zeynalabdinov thumps McHughes with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a leg kick but McHughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zeynalabdinov is working to tighten his grip on McHughes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McHughes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zeynalabdinov is really squeezing tight and eventually McHughes passes out! Zeynalabdinov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
A determined Seyran Zeynalabdinov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavas comes to the cage accompanied by WolfMother. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okin Slavas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov tries to clinch up.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slavas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
Slavas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedotov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedotov misses with an elbow strike.
Slavas avoids the elbow strike from Fedotov, against the cage.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slavas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.
Slavas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Slavas avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slavas.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Slavas 's eye.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slavas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okin Slavas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Slavas.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slavas is working for takedown but Fedotov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Fedotov.
Slavas drags the fight down to the ground.
Fedotov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slavas has an active guard here but Fedotov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Slavas.
Slavas actively working from the bottom here.
Fedotov is pressing down on Slavas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slavas is holding on for now.
Slavas is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Fedotov is going to stand back up.
Slavas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov wants to get back to his feet.
Slavas is looking to control Fedotov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slavas avoid being mounted?
Fedotov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Slavas looks for a takedown but Fedotov sprawls well.
Fedotov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slavas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Slavas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedotov swivels and escapes.
Fedotov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Slavas on that attempt.
Slavas shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedotov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Slavas goes for a double leg but Fedotov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fedotov continues to drive forward.
Slavas has a takedown stuffed.
Fedotov wants to counter with a clinch but Slavas pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov rushes Slavas and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slavas.
Fedotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Slavas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slavas tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slavas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedotov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedotov tries to clinch up.
Fedotov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Slavas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slavas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fedotov throws a leg kick which misses Slavas's front leg but catches the back leg as Slavas tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slavas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slavas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedotov to score with a decent uppercut.
Fedotov tries to clinch there but Slavas circles away.
Fedotov thuds a left hand into Slavas's body.
Slavas fails with the takedown.
Fedotov throws a leg kick but Slavas checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov throws out a loose jab but Slavas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov closes the distance and pushes Slavas back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
It looks like Okin Slavas has been cut.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slavas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fedotov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okin Slavas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slavas managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slavas is defending well for now.
Fedotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slavas avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Slavas jumps guard but Fedotov stands there with Slavas around his waist. Slavas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slavas takes a shot to the head.
Fedotov misses with a knee to the head.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slavas fails to pull guard.
Slavas tries to pull guard but Fedotov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slavas backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavas blocking some punches.
Fedotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fedotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slavas is rocked!
Fedotov scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Slavas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fedotov lands a right hand.
Fedotov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Slavas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fedotov is unloading with more strikes now! Slavas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladik Fedotov!
An out of breath Vladik Fedotov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano has chosen Got Yourself a Gun as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soprano on his heels. He'll look to pass Soprano's guard now, I'm sure.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving.
Cunningham scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano controls Cunningham momentarily but Cunningham frees himself.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham stands and throws Soprano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soprano is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham wants to control but Soprano is keeping him busy.
Cunningham working the ground and pound.
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Soprano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard.
Soprano keeps trying to improve his position.
Cunningham grinds an elbow into Soprano's temple.
Soprano tries to improve position but can't.
Cunningham in side control, throwing shots but Soprano defends.
Soprano tries to bench press Cunningham off him but Cunningham keeps the position.
Cunningham content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Soprano is looking to regain half guard here but Cunningham keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Cunningham in side control, throwing shots but Soprano defends.
Cunningham throws an elbow but Soprano slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soprano struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cunningham is working Soprano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cunningham lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Soprano explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Soprano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soprano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cunningham lands an overhand right.
Cunningham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soprano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soprano misses with a shot to the body
and Cunningham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soprano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Cunningham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cunningham throws a hook but Soprano avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Soprano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soprano tries a low kick but Cunningham avoids it.
Cunningham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Cunningham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soprano looks to land a body kick but Cunningham moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham with a jab.
It looks like Tony Soprano has been cut.
We've been told by Cunningham's head coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Soprano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cunningham throws out a loose jab but Soprano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soprano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
Tony Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soprano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cunningham, as that shot connected.
Cunningham lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of Soprano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Soprano keeps it at a distance.
Soprano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Soprano lands a right hook to the body.
Soprano thows a leg kick but Cunningham checks it
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham defending well as Soprano loads up on a big left hand.
Cunningham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soprano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Soprano'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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soprano.
Cunningham scores with a jab. Soprano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cunningham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soprano moves out of range of the strikes.
Cunningham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soprano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunningham was well out of range. Poor timing from Soprano.
Soprano misses with an uppercut.
Soprano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws out a loose jab but Soprano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soprano misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham catches Soprano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
Soprano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soprano can do to turn this around?
Soprano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cunningham moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham lands an uppercut.
Cunningham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Cunningham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soprano.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soprano scores with a punch to the head.
Cunningham defending well as Soprano loads up on a big left hand.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soprano.
Randall Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Cunningham - just one landing.
Cunningham doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Soprano counter with a right hand.
Soprano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses
and Cunningham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano misses with a wild body shot.
Soprano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano lands a jab.
Soprano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soprano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soprano has time to react.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunningham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cunningham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soprano on the side of the head.
Soprano is rocked!
Cunningham throws a shot from downtown. Soprano moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Cunningham.
Cunningham moves forwards but Soprano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a lunging right hand
and Soprano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cunningham cracks the inside of Soprano's front leg.
Soprano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soprano misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soprano.
Tony Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham misses with a looping left.
Cunningham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
Cunningham backing away here, and Soprano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Soprano throws a leg kick
and Cunningham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soprano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cunningham throws an off balance right hand
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
Soprano throws a push kick but Cunningham slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham moves out of range as Soprano strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Soprano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Cunningham misses its intended target.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Soprano.
Cunningham lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Soprano lands a nice looking body kick.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soprano has time to react.
Soprano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soprano throws a leg kick but Cunningham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cunningham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soprano lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Soprano. That snapped Cunningham's head back.
Soprano tries a low kick but Cunningham avoids it.
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 Randall Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Soprano'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. 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.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Soprano off balance momentarily.
Cunningham moves into the clinch.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham lands with a light punch inside.
Soprano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cunningham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soprano.
Cunningham stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cunningham tries to land knees in the clinch but Soprano avoids the damage to the body.
Soprano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soprano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soprano.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the side of Soprano's head.
Cunningham tries a body shot but Soprano blocks it.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.
Soprano trying to stall but Cunningham improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soprano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soprano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soprano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunningham.
Cunningham sizes up Soprano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soprano misses with a looping left.
Cunningham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Soprano.
Cunningham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Cunningham coming out on top.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soprano.
Soprano walks into a stiff left hand from Cunningham.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soprano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soprano misses with a leg kick
letting Cunningham counter with a right hand.
Tony Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Cunningham misses the target.
Cunningham looks to land a right hand but Soprano moved out of range.
Soprano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cunningham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soprano.
Cunningham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soprano has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cunningham.
Cunningham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soprano lands a nice looking body shot.
Cunningham cracks the inside of Soprano's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws a leg kick
and Cunningham counters by clinching up.
Soprano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cunningham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch but Soprano improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Soprano.
Soprano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cunningham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soprano.
Randall Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunningham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cunningham lands with a light punch inside.
Soprano swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Soprano.
Cunningham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Soprano avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Randall Cunningham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham blocks an uppercut.
Cunningham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soprano can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunningham.
Soprano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soprano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soprano is trying to stall.
Soprano seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cunningham blocking some punches.
Soprano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cunningham is trying to force a seperation but Soprano has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cunningham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Soprano.
Soprano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soprano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunningham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Cunningham!
Randall Cunningham decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Way of The Ninja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Underwood.
Crane misses with an uppercut. Underwood saw that one coming.
Crane throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crane backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Underwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Underwood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crane throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood is looking to slow Crane down with leg kicks.
Crane takes a swing at Underwood's ribcage but misses.
Crane throws a low kick but Underwood moves out of range easily.
Francis Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane jabs Underwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Underwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Underwood takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Francis Underwood has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Underwood.
Crane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane moves out of range of the body kick.
Crane takes one to the side of the head.
Underwood defending well as Crane loads up on a big left hand.
Crane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
Underwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crane throws a right and a left that Underwood avoids nicely.
Crane misses with a looping left.
Crane dances in with a quick combination. Underwood is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Crane snaps Underwood's head back. Underwood stumbles backwards against the cage. Crane steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Underwood's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Underwood just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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