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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motorhead-Iron Fist . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Simon Vale enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Muller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller has managed to clinch.
Muller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale backwards.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Vale goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muller prevents it.
Vale blocks a body shot from Muller.
Vale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muller to keep the fight standing.
Nicolas Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Vale.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Vale in his tracks for a moment.
Vale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vale is looking for a takedown.
Vale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Vale can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vale avoids it.
Vale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vale wants a takedown.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Vale avoids the damage to the body.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vale.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Simon Vale's cut even more.
Muller lands a shot to the body.
Vale looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Simon Vale's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Muller.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale's elbow.
Muller lands an elbow just above Vale 's eye.
Simon Vale's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simon Vale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
In his post fight interview, Nicolas Muller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Simon Vale had this to say: 'I just want to say that tonight the better man won, Your a good fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music. Tim Hawk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hawk as Jackson shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hawk avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Hawk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Hawk gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hawk won't allow it.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Hawk is controlling well.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Hawk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Hawk circles away.
Jackson forces Hawk back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawk's waist but Hawk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hawk 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. This is the final round!
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson jumps guard but Hawk stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cedric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hawk.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hawk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawk just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cedric Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Hawk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cedric Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson looks for a takedown but Hawk sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hawk!
An intense looking Tim Hawk took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Cannot Express My happiness right now.I Want to thank all my fans,Sponsor,My Wife,Kids,And David Morrison.I'll be at the streets tommorow to sign your autographs and all that stuff.Also alot of people have asked me what technique i use to win,Basically i Go for the body first,When i wear them down'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devas Tator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devas Tator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tator throws a nice outside leg kick.
Labosky lands with a nice combination. Tator backs away looking to recover.
Labosky throws a low kick, looking for Tator's leg but Tator calmly moves out of range.
Jean Labosky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labosky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tator on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Labosky.
Labosky scores with a one two! Tator had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Labosky.
Labosky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tator walks into a straight right hand from Labosky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tator moves away from the strike by Labosky.
Labosky lands a nice shot to the body.
Labosky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tator.
Labosky tries a head kick but it misses.
Labosky checks a leg kick.
Labosky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tator throws out the jab.
Tator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tator throws a jab but it's blocked by Labosky.
A thudding body kick lands there by Labosky!
Labosky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator slips under a jab.
Labosky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tator counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tator.
Labosky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Labosky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tator.
Tator is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tator scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tator loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tator is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tator's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tator stops Labosky from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator trying to control but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Tator cracks Labosky with a solid left hand.
Tator is standing up over Labosky. Labosky looks to escape but Tator dives into side control.
Tator is working Labosky over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tator postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Labosky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Labosky takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Labosky tries to escape but Tator is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator working the ground and pound from side control.
Labosky wants to get back to his feet.
Tator 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.
Tator cracks Labosky with a big right hand but Labosky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Tator seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Labosky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tator tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Labosky tries to escape but Tator is in control.
Tator lands a nice forearm strike.
Tator has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Labosky!
Tator working Labosky over with strikes here.
Labosky is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labosky is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Labosky is still in real trouble! Can Tator finish him?
Tator connects with a bit shot that sees Labosky covering up! More strikes from Tator and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tator is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devas Tator!
Devas Tator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Game is Over. On his way into the cage it seems that Rashad Wilkinson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashad Wilkinson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilkinson's head.
Rashad Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a body punch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkinson.
Harris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilkinson's head backwards.
Wilkinson misses with a double jab.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Harris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilkinson doesn't seem phased though.
Harris forces Wilkinson back against the cage and clinches.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Wilkinson is looking for a counter combo.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkinson circles away.
Wilkinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilkinson tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris has managed to clinch.
Wilkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harris keeps control of Wilkinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilkinson is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harris rushes Wilkinson and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilkinson is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilkinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Wilkinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilkinson looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wilkinson wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Wilkinson tries to kick Harris off but Harris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harris stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to get back to full guard.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris defending well as Wilkinson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilkinson swinging wildly here.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Wilkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Wilkinson - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilkinson drops back down to his feet.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilkinson, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkinson misses with the combination.
Wilkinson throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkinson walks into a jab.
Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Wilkinson does no damage.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Wilkinson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilkinson misses with a few strikes there.
Rashad Wilkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkinson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Harris gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Boy Harris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Stoic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Stoic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Stoic keeps it at a distance.
Stoic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stoic lands in his opponent's guard.
Stoic lands a couple of digs.
Stoic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stoic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mohammed is looking for a triangle but Stoic pushes his legs off easily.
Mohammed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoic is aware though and is defending well.
Stoic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammed's head.
Stoic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammed's head.
Mohammed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoic landing some decent shots from guard.
Stoic scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoic distracts Mohammed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stoic is working Mohammed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stoic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mohammed can't keep his opponent in guard - Stoic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed taking some punishment here, with Stoic in his half guard.
Stoic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mohammed is rocked!
Stoic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mohammed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stoic pulls his head out easily.
Stoic is trying to control the action in half guard but Mohammed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mohammed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stoic pulls his head out easily.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Mohammed has hold of Stoic's hands but Stoic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mohammed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stoic pulls his head out easily.
Stoic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mohammed!
Stoic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mohammed taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stoic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stoic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A big strike lands for Stoic! That's really hurt Mohammed and he's turned his back - Stoic keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Stoic jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Stoic!
Victor Stoic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BlackStar Athletics for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Jamal Mohammed stepped up to the mic, saying 'losses happen whatever im still going to be the best ever'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Zal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Aker (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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26
152 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Zal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Aker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aker clinches with his opponent.
Zal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Zal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zal pulls his head out easily.
Zal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aker is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zal is tapping! Great win for Aker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malik Aker!
Malik Aker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Marakatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Van Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marakatti comes to the cage accompanied by Beyoncé - Halo. Van Roost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Marakatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Van Roost!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marakatti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Roost's guard.
Van Roost keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.
Marakatti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Roost is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Roost has escaped and now he's on top!
I've been told that Van Roost has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Van Roost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Van Roost has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Roost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marakatti trying to control the position.
Marakatti is looking for a triangle but Van Roost pushes his legs off easily.
Van Roost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marakatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Roost has managed to get both his arms back between Marakatti's legs - danger averted.
Marakatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marakatti is looking for a triangle but Van Roost pushes his legs off easily.
Marakatti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Roost is aware though and is defending well.
Van Roost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Roost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marakatti scrambles back to his feet.
Marakatti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Roost did well to prevent Marakatti getting side control.
Marakatti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marakatti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marakatti trying to control from half guard but Van Roost is working away.
Van Roost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marakatti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost is doing well to control the position and prevent Marakatti from advancing to side control.
Marakatti trying to control the action but Van Roost is working from the bottom.
Marakatti is looking for a kimura but Van Roost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marakatti to get the leverage.
Van Roost is defending against the submission attempts here by Marakatti.
Marakatti wants to control but Van Roost is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marakatti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Roost trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Marakatti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Roost has Marakatti up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Marakatti 's eye.
It looks like Ville Marakatti has been cut.
Marakatti goes for a takedown attempt but Van Roost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Roost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marakatti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Roost smiles and moves away.
Marakatti misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Roost counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Marakatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marakatti in his tracks.
Marakatti dives in and grabs Van Roost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Roost pushes down on Marakatti's head and hops out.
Van Roost scores with a jab to the head.
Van Roost drives through and clinches with Marakatti against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marakatti looking for a takedown.
Marakatti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Roost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Marakatti shrugs off.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Marakatti 's eye.
Marakatti is trying to pull guard but Van Roost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Marakatti in his tracks for a moment.
Van Roost prevents the takedown attempt.
Marakatti tries to pull guard but Van Roost holds him up against the cage and eventually Marakatti drops back down to his feet.
Van Roost stalls.
Marakatti goes for a takedown attempt but Van Roost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Roost moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost lands a nice uppercut.
Van Roost avoiding damage.
Marakatti fails to pull guard.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Roost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Roost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Roost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marakatti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Roost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marakatti backwards.
Van Roost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marakatti up against the cage.
Marakatti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Roost.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
Marakatti jumps guard but Van Roost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marakatti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Roost smiles and moves away.
Van Roost lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Roost as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Van Roost.
Marakatti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marakatti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Roost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marakatti scrambles back to his feet.
Marakatti misses with a takedown attempt
and Marakatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marakatti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Roost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Roost closes the distance and pushes Marakatti back into the cage.
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marakatti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Roost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
Marakatti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Roost is defending well.
Van Roost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Van Roost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ville Marakatti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marakatti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Roost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marakatti somewhat.
Van Roost lands a nice shot that snaps Marakatti's head back.
Van Roost digs a good body shot into Marakatti's ribs.
Van Roost moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Roost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Roost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Marakatti shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marakatti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Roost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Roost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Roost lands an overhand right.
Marakatti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Roost slaps away a takedown attempt from Marakatti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Marakatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marakatti has his takedown stuffed
and Van Roost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Roost forces Marakatti back against the cage and clinches.
Van Roost has Marakatti pressed against the cage.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Marakatti 's eye.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marakatti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marakatti takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Marakatti in his tracks for a moment.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Van Roost.
Marakatti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Roost smiles and moves away.
Van Roost scores with a nice right hand.
Michael Van Roost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marakatti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti ducks right into an uppercut from Van Roost.
Van Roost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marakatti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marakatti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Van Roost as Marakatti shoots in.
Van Roost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Michael Van Roost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Roost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Roost is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Roost moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Roost leaning against his opponent.
Marakatti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Roost's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Roost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Marakatti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Marakatti in his tracks for a moment.
Marakatti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Roost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marakatti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Roost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marakatti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Roost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marakatti somewhat.
Van Roost moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Van Roost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Roost has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Van Roost!
Michael Van Roost took some time post fight to say the following; 'Shit finally a win. I was training day by day just for a victory. Right now I am hoping for a winning streak and I will exile myself to the gym again.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Kurgan (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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20
235 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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199 cm
28
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Kurgan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion takes the fight into the clinch.
Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campion moves in looking to clinch but Kurgan pushes him off.
Kurgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campion moves away.
Campion is looking for a counter combo.
Kurgan throws a lazy right hand but Campion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campion lands with a nice body kick.
Campion closes the distance and clinches.
Campion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurgan controls his hands.
Kurgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurgan throws out the jab.
Kurgan throws a looping overhand right but Campion ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurgan circles away.
Kurgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kurgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kurgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion rushes Kurgan and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Campion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kurgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Campion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kurgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurgan presses Campion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurgan swings for the body but Campion moves out of range.
Campion misses with a body kick.
Campion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campion is looking to clinch.
Campion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurgan gets tackled into the cage by Campion. Campion maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Campion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurgan dodges an elbow strike from Campion.
Kurgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurgan feints a jab promting Campion to slip. Kurgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Campion is looking to slow Kurgan down with leg kicks.
Campion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurgan.
Kurgan throws a lazy right hand but Campion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campion drives through and clinches with Kurgan against the cage.
Campion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Campion moves into range and clinches up with Kurgan.
Campion is trying to stall.
Kurgan blocks a body shot from Campion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kurgan.
A short left from Kurgan.
Campion tries a body shot but Kurgan blocks it.
Campion stalling in the clinch.
Campion scores a nice knee to the body.
Campion breaks from the clinch.
Kurgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campion moves away.
Campion moves to clinch but Kurgan breaks away
and Kurgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Campion throws a series of punches but Kurgan avoids them all with ease.
Campion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Luke Campion has been cut.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooh!!! Kurgan has knocked Campion down with a huge combo! Kurgan steps away and waves a wobbly Campion back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Campion is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurgan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Campion clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kurgan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Kurgan!
The Kurgan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There can be only one!'.
Luke Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santi Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by Dead man walking. Chad Murray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santi Santoro's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Santi Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro shoots and misses
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santoro shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Murray .
Santoro shoots and misses
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chad Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santi Santoro.
Santoro fails with the takedown.
Santoro tries for a takedown but Murray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santoro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murray is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Santoro dives into side control.
Murray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Santoro is controlling him well.
Murray trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Murray tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Murray is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro punishes Murray with strikes from the back mount.
Santoro misses with an elbow to the head.
Santoro misses with an elbow to the head.
Murray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Murray is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Santoro off. It looks like it's working - Santoro slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Murray displaying calm under pressure there.
Santoro has his takedown stuffed
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray cracks Santoro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santi Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Murray .
Santoro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Santoro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santoro stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
Santoro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murray pushes Santoro off and gets back to his feet.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Santoro with an uppercut!
Santoro shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro takes one to the side of the head.
Santoro is rocked!
Murray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Santoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murray enables Santoro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santoro seems to have recovered his senses.
Santoro stops Murray from standing up.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Santoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santoro distracts Murray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murray wants to stand but Santoro is controlling the position.
Santoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Santoro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santoro on the side of the head.
Santoro shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santoro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murray cracks Santoro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Santoro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Murray finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Santoro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Murray swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Santoro's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Murray !
An out of breath Chad Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jacare Romero was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacare Romero!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Cruz blocks the strikes from Romero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Romero actively working from the bottom here.
Romero has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Romero throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Romero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz blocks the strikes from Romero.
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Romero has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero missing with punches from the bottom.
Romero trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romero landing small, sideways elbows.
Romero trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Romero manages to get to full guard.
Cruz is in close to Romero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Romero throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cruz trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romero's guard.
Romero gets back to full guard.
Romero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Romero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romero trying to strike off his back.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Cruz won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Cruz distracts Romero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Romero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero fails with the takedown.
Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Romero is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Romero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Romero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romero looking to control.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luis Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romero is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cruz rolls with it to try and escape but Romero cranks on the arm and Cruz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacare Romero!
In his post fight interview, Jacare Romero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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