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CCF Midweek Mayhem 187 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Llavicrep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Samuel Adams has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Samuel Adams seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Llavicrep!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Llavicrep as Adams shoots in.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Llavicrep wants to counter with a clinch but Adams pushes him away.
Adams blocks a head kick by Llavicrep.
Adams goes for a double leg but Llavicrep avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Llavicrep continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llavicrep lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Samuel Adams has been cut.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Llavicrep saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Llavicrep moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Llavicrep 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.
Adams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Llavicrep fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Llavicrep.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Llavicrep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Llavicrep moves into the clinch.
Llavicrep pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llavicrep pulls Adams in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams won't allow Llavicrep to sweep him here.
Llavicrep wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adams wants to control from the top but Llavicrep keeps moving.
Llavicrep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams stops Llavicrep from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Llavicrep manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.
Llavicrep stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Adams tries to strike from the bottom.
Adams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Llavicrep is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Adams.
Llavicrep takes a little break here. Adams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Adams tries to buck Llavicrep off but Llavicrep is having none of it.
Llavicrep working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep controls the position.
Llavicrep trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Llavicrep keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Llavicrep works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adams 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.
Adams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Llavicrep gets to mount! Adams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Adams is working to get back to half guard.
Llavicrep postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adams looks a forlorn figure.
Adams is rocked!
Samuel Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Llavicrep!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagles Giants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sun God Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eagles Giants has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eagles Giants seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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222 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagles Giants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Sun God Ra!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giants uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ra.
Giants looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ra is fending him off so far but Giants persists. Nope, Ra circles away and we're back to standing.
Giants misses with the combination.
Ra tries to clinch but Giants moves out of range.
Giants was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ra cracks Giants with an open hand slap.
Giants fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eagles Giants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Giants shoots in for a takedown but Ra shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giants. Ra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ra with a nice cross.
Ra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giants throws a poor cross that misses
and Ra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Giants thinking.
Ra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Giants listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giants gets the takedown into side control.
Ra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Giants cracks Ra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Giants's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Giants! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ra has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eagles Giants!
A relieved looking Eagles Giants 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 Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Ngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith comes to the cage accompanied by Dos Equis. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Ngo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldsmith swivels and escapes.
Ngo shoots in but no luck this time.
Ngo shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldsmith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ngo.
Ngo closes the distance and clinches up with Goldsmith, looking for a takedown. Ngo pushes Goldsmith against the cage but Goldsmith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ngo. No joy for Goldsmith on that attempt.
Ngo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldsmith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldsmith throws a big counter combination but Ngo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ngo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ngo doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldsmith circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngo fails to land the takedown.
Goldsmith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Goldsmith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ngo regains half guard.
Ngo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ngo tries to get to full guard but Goldsmith has control of the leg.
Ngo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngo, not yet.
Goldsmith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ngo is proving hard to escape from.
Goldsmith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ngo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldsmith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ngo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldsmith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ngo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goldsmith leaves Ngo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goldsmith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldsmith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ngo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldsmith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ngo shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldsmith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ngo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goldsmith counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldsmith tries to clinch up.
Ngo drives through and clinches with Goldsmith against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Goldsmith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ngo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldsmith but Goldsmith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goldsmith swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngo.
Goldsmith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngo. Ngo gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldsmith stuffs the takedown.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ngo.
Ngo moves out of range as Goldsmith throws a body kick.
Ngo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngo tries for a takedown but Goldsmith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ngo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ngo lands in his opponent's guard.
Goldsmith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ngo dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goldsmith is avoiding damage well.
Goldsmith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ngo working away.
Ngo is looking to take a break and control but Goldsmith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goldsmith down.
Ngo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldsmith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ngo connects with a decent elbow.
Goldsmith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ngo stands up.
Ngo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldsmith as he jumps to the side.
Goldsmith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Goldsmith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngo can do to turn this around?
Ngo looks for a takedown but Goldsmith sprawls well.
Goldsmith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldsmith feinted with a counter takedown.
Ngo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goldsmith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ngo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Goldsmith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ngo.
Goldsmith trying to control but Ngo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ngo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Henry Ngo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ngo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith wants to get back to his feet.
Goldsmith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngo trying to control momentarily.
Goldsmith is trying to remain composed but Ngo is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngo is looking for the choke from the back position but Goldsmith is controlling his hands well.
Ngo trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ngo 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.
Goldsmith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ngo counters with a head kick.
Goldsmith misses with a head kick.
Goldsmith fails to land with a series of punches.
Ngo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ngo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldsmith swivels and escapes.
Goldsmith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngo. Ngo gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldsmith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ngo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ngo or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldsmith, which made it look bad.
Goldsmith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jonathan Goldsmith is winning the standup battle so far.
Ngo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldsmith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ngo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldsmith is fending him off so far but Ngo persists. Nope, Goldsmith circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldsmith misses the shot to the body.
Ngo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldsmith pinned against the cage. Goldsmith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ngo with a poor takedown
and Goldsmith counters with a nice body shot.
Ngo stuffs the takedown.
Ngo moves in looking to clinch but Goldsmith pushes him off.
Ngo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Goldsmith counter with a right hand.
It looks like Henry Ngo has been cut.
Ngo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goldsmith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ngo scores with a takedown into Goldsmith's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith pushes Ngo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngo misses with a low kick.
Ngo shoots in and drives through. Goldsmith sprawls well.
Goldsmith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jonathan Goldsmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldsmith scores with a one two! Ngo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck for Ngo with that takedown attempt.
Ngo fails to land the takedown.
Goldsmith throws a big counter combination but Ngo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goldsmith connects with a jab.
Ngo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Ngo is unconscious as Goldsmith celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jonathan Goldsmith!
Jonathan Goldsmith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Closed - Thanks for Support for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crazy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mienteme. Harry Slater acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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161 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Slater!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some bone on bone action there as Slater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crazy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crazy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Slater tries to get set, Crazy tries to push him back and clinch up but Slater manages to avoid the attempt.
Crazy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Slater.
Crazy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slater shoots in but Crazy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Igor Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Slater.
Crazy thumps Slater with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Crazy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crazy throws a low kick but Slater avoids it.
Slater checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater lands a jab.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch but Slater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crazy tests Slater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crazy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crazy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crazy.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazy scores with a leg kick.
Slater checks a low kick from Crazy.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crazy misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Crazy throws a front kick aimed at Slater's knee but Slater avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Crazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazy throws a front kick that sends Slater stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crazy was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Slater moves out of range as Crazy strikes.
Some wild striking there from Crazy.
Crazy shoots in for a double leg but Slater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crazy misses with a wild body shot.
Crazy throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crazy misses with a jab to the body
and Slater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slater working Crazy over with strikes.
Slater prevents Crazy from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crazy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crazy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Crazy is retaining full guard.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crazy trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazy is keeping the position for now.
Crazy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Crazy is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slater pushing down on Crazy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crazy tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
Crazy trying to control here.
Crazy tries to kick Slater off but Slater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crazy wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Slater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slater throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Slater. No joy for Crazy on that attempt.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crazy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slater's guard.
Slater looking for a guillotine here but Crazy defends easily.
Crazy wants to stand but Slater is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crazy is on top in guard.
Slater looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crazy has picked Slater up and slammed him! Slater can't keep hold of the triangle and Crazy manages to pass to side control!
Slater tries to buck Crazy off but Crazy is having none of it.
Slater is not content to let Crazy control the position.
Crazy working the ground and pound.
Slater is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crazy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crazy pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Crazy looks to land a strike but Slater avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater controls Crazy momentarily but Crazy frees himself.
Crazy trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater is trying to keep Crazy in close.
Crazy is looking to stand up but Slater won't let him.
Crazy controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crazy with a nice cross.
Crazy tries to clinch up.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crazy defends it well.
Crazy misses with a double jab
and Slater counters with a takedown into side control.
Slater trying to control the action but Crazy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy can't do much from the bottom here.
Crazy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crazy is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crazy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slater is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Slater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Slater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crazy tries to land a front kick but Slater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slater cracks Crazy with a big right hand but Crazy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Slater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Crazy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater working away.
Crazy is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Slater easily slips into full mount!
Crazy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slater landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy tries to lock up and control but Slater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crazy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slater wants to control the pace but Crazy is squirming around nicely.
Slater is landing with some decent strikes but Crazy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slater avoids the attempt from Crazy to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slater working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Slater putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crazy is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater scoring with strikes but Crazy is staying in there.
Oh Crazy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crazy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Slater's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Slater!
Harry Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Igor Crazy had this to say: 'I'm not done!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yize Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yize Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yize Li!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomes doesn't seem phased though.
Li swinging wildly here.
Gomes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gomes throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Gomes instigates a clinch.
Li can't break the clinch.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Gomes is controlling him.
Gomes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Li can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li blocking some punches.
Gomes lands a knee to the body.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yize Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Li is looking to slow Gomes down with leg kicks.
Gomes scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Gomes's shoulder, as Gomes tries to avoid the shot.
Gomes moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Li avoids the elbow strike from Gomes, against the cage.
Li can't break the clinch.
Gomes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
A short right from Gomes on the inside.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomes lands with a left to the head.
Gomes trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomes tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Li can turn it around.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes taking a breather.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes stalling the fight.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li breaks the clinch.
Gomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Leonardo Gomes has been cut.
Gomes clinches with his opponent.
Gomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomes has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomes tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomes has double underhooks.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomes has double underhooks.
Gomes pushes off an throws an elbow but Li leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Li tries to circle away but Gomes has him pinned against the cage.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li tries to break the clinch but Gomes is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Gomes has him pressed against the cage.
Gomes has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomes won't allow it.
Gomes prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Gomes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomes.
Li tries to circle away but Gomes has him pinned against the cage.
Gomes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gomes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gomes drops Li with a big knee straight up the middle! Li is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Yize Li has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes is looking to land body kicks.
Gomes tries to land a front kick but Li steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Li changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Li wants to stay close but Gomes steps back to make room for something. Li seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Gomes and Li drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonardo Gomes!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Donnie Yen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Yen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khal Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drogo.
Yen lands a body shot.
Yen shoots in for a takedown but Drogo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yen clinches up with Drogo and pushes him back against the cage.
Yen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yen.
It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut.
Yen lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yen.
Drogo feints the counter takedown.
Drogo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo wants to control but Yen is keeping him busy.
Yen is looking for a sweep. Drogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yen trying to control but Drogo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yen actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yen trying to control here.
Drogo working Yen over with strikes.
Drogo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yen trying to hold on to Drogo's head to control him but Drogo postures up.
Yen tries to roll over but Drogo keeps him under control.
Yen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lokko Ltd., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Drogo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Yen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo looking to control but instead Yen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Drogo prevents Yen from improving his position.
Drogo is looking to pass Yen's guard but actually Yen recovers to full guard.
Yen wants to sweep here but Drogo controlling him for the moment.
Yen controls Drogo momentarily but Drogo frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yen keeping full guard, as Drogo tries to pass.
Yen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yen working for a triangle but Drogo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drogo is one step ahead there.
Drogo wants to control from the top but Yen keeps moving.
Drogo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drogo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yen wants to stand but Drogo is controlling the position.
Yen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drogo is looking for a sweep. Yen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Yen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yen closes the distance and clinches up with Drogo, looking for a takedown. Yen pushes Drogo against the cage but Drogo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drogo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yen is on top in guard.
Yen throws a big right hand that misses.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Yen from controlling successfully.
Drogo 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.
Drogo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yen.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Yen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Yen postures up in Drogo's guard and throws a big left but Drogo blocks it.
Yen throwing strikes from guard but Drogo blocks nicely.
Drogo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yen is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen is looking to stand up but Drogo won't let him.
Drogo has his foot on Yen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yen works his way back into a safe position though.
Drogo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yen manages to get himself to full guard.
Yen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drogo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drogo postures up.
Yen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drogo's guard.
Yen wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Drogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Drogo, not yet.
Yen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yen is in close to Drogo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drogo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yen passes into half guard.
Drogo is defending against the submission attempts here by Yen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo wants to get back to full guard.
Drogo keeps trying to improve his position.
Drogo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drogo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yen.
Drogo wants to get back to full guard but Yen has mounted him!
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.
Yen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yen is landing with some decent strikes but Drogo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drogo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drogo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yen looking to control but Drogo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drogo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Yen misses with a double jab
and Drogo counters with a single leg into guard. Yen didn't expect that.
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 Donnie Yen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yen misses with a double jab
and Drogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yen won't be happy with that.
Yen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Drogo prevents Yen from improving his position.
Yen wants to control but Drogo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yen.
Yen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yen working a defensive guard here.
Yen wriggles free and stands up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drogo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drogo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Drogo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drogo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yen tries to kick Drogo off but Drogo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drogo wants to pass the guard but Yen is defending well.
Drogo is trying to control. Yen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yen is looking to control Drogo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Yen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drogo trying to control but Yen is working from the bottom.
Yen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drogo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yen kicks Drogo off and gets to his feet.
Yen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yen wants to get back to his feet.
Yen prevents Drogo from improving position.
Yen can't do much from the bottom here.
Yen taking a bit of punishment here - Drogo scoring with strikes.
Yen stops Drogo from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Yen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yen tries to bench press Drogo off him but Drogo keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yen is working hard here to advance position.
Yen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drogo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yen is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Yen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yen keeps working.
Yen gets back to full guard.
Yen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Khal Drogo just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drogo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yen looks for a takedown but Drogo sprawls well.
Yen rushes Drogo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drogo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drogo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo is refusing to be controlled, as Yen sits in half guard.
Yen is really struggling to control Drogo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen slips a nice elbow through Drogo's hands, connecting with Drogo's forehead.
Drogo wants to get back to full guard.
Yen is trying to control. Drogo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drogo is looking for a sweep. Yen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yen is looking to take a break and control but Drogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yen winds up and cracks Drogo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yen trying to control from half guard but Drogo is working away.
Yen stands up out of the half guard.
Drogo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drogo passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo landing shots from mount.
Yen tries to hold on but Drogo pushes him away.
Yen working to try and regain half guard.
Yen tries to hold on but Drogo pushes him away.
Yen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drogo lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yen is in all sorts of trouble here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Drogo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khal Drogo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yen is rocked!
Yen tries to reverse the position but Drogo maintains control.
Oh Yen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drogo with shots to the head and body - Yen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drogo prevents Yen from getting the reversal.
Drogo lands a big elbow - Yen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Yen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khal Drogo!
Khal Drogo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Kothciushco.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kothciushco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Kothciushco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Kothciushco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kothciushco looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Kothciushco off the cage and back into range.
Jones throws a body punch but Kothciushco moves out of range.
It looked like Kothciushco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Kothciushco with a series of wild strikes but Kothciushco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Kothciushco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kothciushco tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kothciushco - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kothciushco. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves out of range as Kothciushco throws a body kick.
Kothciushco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kothciushco slips a straight right by Jones.
Kothciushco takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones misses with the combination.
Kothciushco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kothciushco slips under a jab from Jones.
Kothciushco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kothciushco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kothciushco has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jack Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kothciushco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kothciushco's hands.
Kothciushco is rocked!
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!
Jones fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kothciushco square on the jaw! Damn, Kothciushco is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ray (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray lands with a shot to the body.
Ray throws a body punch but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Karkmananis misses with a series of wild punches.
Ray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Karkmananis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray misses the shot to the body.
Karkmananis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Karkmananis. Those never looked like landing.
Ray throws out a counter right but Karkmananis avoids it with no problem.
Ray tests Karkmananis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karkmananis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ray was well out of range. Poor timing from Karkmananis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Ray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray wants to control from the top but Karkmananis keeps moving.
Karkmananis trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray is in close to Karkmananis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karkmananis is controlling Ray's posture.
Ray won't allow Karkmananis to sweep him here.
Karkmananis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karkmananis being controlled here, momentarily.
Karkmananis is trying to keep Ray in close.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Karkmananis misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karkmananis.
Ray has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karkmananis regains guard immediately.
Karkmananis wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray trying to control but Karkmananis is working from the bottom.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karkmananis's head.
My spies in MagicalFatFarm inform me that Ray has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karkmananis wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Karkmananis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Karkmananis is pulling down on Ray's head to control his posture.
Ray wants to control from the top but Karkmananis keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karkmananis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ray.
Ray wants to control from the top but Karkmananis keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkmananis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karkmananis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Ray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karkmananis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray shoots in and drives through. Karkmananis sprawls well.
Ray lands with a right hand.
Ray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karkmananis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Karkmananis slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karkmananis!
Karkmananis misses with a wild combination.
Karkmananis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karkmananis misses with a series of wild punches.
Ray blocks a low kick nicely.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Karkmananis ducks down to avoid it.
Karkmananis moves away from the strike by Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ray dominated that round.
That's time! Karkmananis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karkmananis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Ray circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
A big right from Ray misses.
Karkmananis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Karkmananis. Those never looked like landing.
Karkmananis looks to clinch
and Ray counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karkmananis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ray connects with a right hand. Karkmananis shakes it off.
Ray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karkmananis.
Ray throws out a loose jab but Karkmananis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch but Ray is avoiding it.
Ray gets tackled into the cage by Karkmananis. Karkmananis maintains the clinch.
Karkmananis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karkmananis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karkmananis throws a head kick but Ray moves out of range.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karkmananis rushes Ray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karkmananis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ray's face.
It looks like Ricky Ray has been cut.
Ray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karkmananis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karkmananis scoring well with a low kick there.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Karkmananis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karkmananis misses with a two punch combination.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karkmananis walks into a left hand.
Karkmananis misses with a wild body shot.
Ray looks to score with a jab to the body but Karkmananis is just out of range.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray throws an overhand right that lands on Karkmananis's shoulder, as Karkmananis tries to avoid the shot.
Karkmananis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karkmananis wants to clinch.
Ray shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis misses with a double jab.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch but Ray is avoiding it.
Ray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ray lands a jab to the nose.
Karkmananis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up.
Karkmananis scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheers as Ray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karkmananis doesn't seem phased though.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Karkmananis misses.
Ray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karkmananis drops his hands momentarily and Ray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray looks to land a combination but Karkmananis avoids it well.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Ray avoids the head kick by Karkmananis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Ray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karkmananis is looking to wear down Ray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
Ray lands with an overhand left.
Karkmananis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Karkmananis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Ray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Ray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown. Karkmananis tries to sprawl out of it but Ray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karkmananis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Ray circles away.
Karkmananis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray throws a series of punches but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Karkmananis throws a big counter combination but Ray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricky Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Karkmananis saw that one coming.
Ray swings for the body but Karkmananis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karkmananis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
Karkmananis scores with a one two! Ray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karkmananis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karkmananis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ray tries to keep at a distance but Karkmananis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karkmananis misses with a knee strike.
Karkmananis lands a shot to the body.
Ray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karkmananis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Karkmananis works on Ray's body with a couple of short punches.
Karkmananis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray avoids a wild elbow strike from Karkmananis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis lands an elbow that stopped Ray in his tracks for a moment.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis clinches up with Ray and pushes him back against the cage.
Karkmananis lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Ray moves away
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
Ray misses with a series of wild punches.
Ray avoids the head kick by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to clinch
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Ray misses its intended target.
Karkmananis rushes Ray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Karkmananis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ray throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray is defended easily by Karkmananis.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ray.
Karkmananis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ray blocks the strikes from Karkmananis.
Ray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karkmananis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ray controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis is concentrating on defense, preventing Ray from advancing position.
Ray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ray is thwarting Karkmananis's attempts to control the position.
Karkmananis is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray looks to land a combination but Karkmananis avoids it well.
Ray swinging wildly here.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch.
Ray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ray scores with a hook to the body. Karkmananis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karkmananis throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Karkmananis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nicolas Karkmananis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ricky Ray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karkmananis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karkmananis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karkmananis.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkmananis looks to clinch
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Karkmananis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karkmananis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
Karkmananis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karkmananis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karkmananis wants to clinch.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Ray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ray throws a big shot that misses.
Karkmananis misses with the body kick
and Karkmananis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karkmananis needs to keep his hands up - Ray had a free shot at his head there.
Ray swings for the body but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray connects with a right hand. Karkmananis shakes it off.
Karkmananis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karkmananis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karkmananis is looking for a counter combo.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Karkmananis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Ray circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Ray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karkmananis. Karkmananis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Karkmananis throws a big counter combination but Ray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Ray misses.
Karkmananis throwing a counter right hand but Ray manages to avoid it.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karkmananis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ray is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice shot lands for Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch.
Karkmananis tests Ray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karkmananis. Ray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karkmananis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
Karkmananis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karkmananis.
Some wild striking there from Karkmananis.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis throws a head kick but Ray moves out of range.
Karkmananis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ray doesn't seem bothered though.
Karkmananis throws a right hand that Ray ducks under and follows up with a left that Ray also avoids with ease.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karkmananis with a body shot.
Karkmananis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ray throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karkmananis jabs at Ray's body.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karkmananis manages to avoid it.
Karkmananis is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Karkmananis.
Ray lands a body shot.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ray circles away.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ricky Ray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Ray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Karkmananis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
Karkmananis clinches up against the cage.
Karkmananis lands a shot to the body.
Nicolas Karkmananis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karkmananis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ray's elbow.
Ray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Ray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karkmananis momentarily.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis slips under a jab from Ray.
Karkmananis throws a nice looking combination but Ray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ray throws out a counter right but Karkmananis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis moves to clinch but Ray breaks away
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Karkmananis moves away and avoids it.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Ray circles away.
Ray misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Karkmananis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karkmananis ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karkmananis throws a lazy head kick
and Ray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karkmananis moves out of range as Ray strikes.
A swing and a miss from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray throws a counter combo.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ray circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a hook but Ray blocks it.
Karkmananis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Ray circles away.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Ray. Those never looked like landing.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Karkmananis does no damage.
Ray walks into a stiff left hand from Karkmananis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karkmananis's head backwards.
Karkmananis clinches up with Ray and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis trying to stall but Ray improves his position.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Ray misses with a straight left.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
Karkmananis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Karkmananis misses with a head kick.
Ray lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Karkmananis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Ray misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karkmananis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karkmananis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ray - that landed with a thud.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ray tries for a takedown but Karkmananis manages to get underhooks.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray with a hook.
A jab from Ray finds it's way through Karkmananis's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Karkmananis slips the punch.
Ray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ray misses with a hook. Karkmananis ducked under it nicely.
Ray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karkmananis's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ricky Ray!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ricky Ray!
Ricky Ray wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fertus (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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Fertus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Fertus tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fertus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fertus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stone walks into a jab.
Stone tries to score with a low kick but Fertus moves his leg out of the way.
Stone tries to clinch up but Fertus circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Fertus is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
As Stone backs off Fertus throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.
Stone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fertus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Mike Fertus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Fertus counters with a left to the body.
Stone looks for a takedown but Fertus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Aaron Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Fertus circles away.
Fertus wants to land a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stone connects with a crisp jab.
Stone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fertus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fertus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone feints and as Fertus raises his hands in defense, Stone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fertus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fertus.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fertus blocks a jab.
Stone with a nice cross.
Stone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fertus leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Fertus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Fertus is out of range.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Fertus moved away.
Stone clobbers Fertus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fertus defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Fertus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fertus wants it to stay on the feet.
Fertus throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
As Stone backs off Fertus throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Fertus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stone.
A left lands for Fertus.
Fertus slips a jab from Stone.
Fertus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone swings for the body but Fertus moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fertus misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fertus under the eye.
Fertus slips under a jab from Stone.
That kick from Stone tenderised Fertus's leg. Fertus is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Stone misses
and Fertus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Aaron Stone has been cut.
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!
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fertus.
Stone scores with a sloppy right hand. Fertus should have avoided that one.
Stone shoots in and drives through. Fertus sprawls well.
Fertus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fertus.
It seemed like Fertus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone throws a leg kick but Fertus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fertus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Stone's cut.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Stone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fertus.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fertus can do to turn this around?
Fertus misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Fertus manages to avoid it.
Fertus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fertus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Fertus tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fertus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone dives in and scores a takedown into Fertus's guard.
Fertus is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fertus is on top in guard.
Stone wants to hit a switch here but Fertus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stone there!
Stone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Fertus is looking to stand but Stone has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Stone wants to control but Fertus is having none of it.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Stone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone is looking to get back to full guard here but Fertus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Mike Fertus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone tries to buck Fertus off but Fertus is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fertus is out of range.
Fertus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Aaron Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Stone'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.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Fertus moved out of range.
Stone drives through and clinches with Fertus against the cage.
Fertus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fertus swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Fertus slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Fertus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Fertus misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fertus misses its intended target.
Fertus slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Fertus throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone tries a low kick but Fertus avoids it.
Fertus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stone wants to clinch up but Fertus keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Fertus.
Stone feinted with a counter takedown.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fertus is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Fertus circles away and we're back to standing.
Fertus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Fertus moved out of range.
Stone sizes up Fertus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fertus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Fertus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Fertus moves out of range easily.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fertus tries to land a leg kick but Stone saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Fertus misses.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Fertus is just out of range.
Fertus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fertus keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Fertus. Beautiful body shot.
Fertus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertus takes one on the button.
Stone scores with a push kick.
Stone connects with a body shot that sends Fertus's belly button to the back.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Fertus wants to counter with a clinch but Stone pushes him away.
Stone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stone throws a leg kick but Fertus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fertus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone 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.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Fertus.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fertus defends it nicely.
Fertus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertus throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Fertus avoided it.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fertus looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Fertus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fertus scores with a nice head shot.
Stone checks a low kick from Fertus.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Fertus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Stone does it's job there.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Fertus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fertus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Fertus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fertus enables Stone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fertus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Stone clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Stone'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.
Fertus misses with a straight left.
Stone lands a high kick!
Stone throws a sloppy head kick
and Fertus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fertus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fertus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fertus takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fertus.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Fertus lands the left hand.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fertus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fertus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone with a poor takedown
and Fertus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertus is looking to clinch.
Fertus missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Fertus slips the punch.
Fertus unleashes a big counter combination but Stone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Fertus throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Fertus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone tries to clinch but Fertus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertus checks a low kick from Stone.
Stone backing away here, and Fertus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fertus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone gets tackled into the cage by Fertus. Fertus maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
Fertus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Fertus manages to break the clinch.
Fertus tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Fertus ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Fertus throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Fertus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Fertus counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aaron Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone scores with a kick to the body.
Stone misses with a hook
and Fertus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone is rocked!
Stone is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Fertus just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Stone has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Fertus!
Mike Fertus 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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