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SP-ICON Fight Night 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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212 lbs
34 - 14 - 0 |
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194 cm
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223 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Romanov has one foot on Diego's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Diego.
Romanov misses with a looping left.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Romanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Romanov's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diego blocks a head kick by Romanov.
Diego gets a takedown into half guard.
Diego wants to advance to full mount but Romanov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diego wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov keeping full guard, as Diego tries to pass.
Diego postures up in Romanov's guard and throws a big left but Romanov blocks it.
Diego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diego trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romanov is keeping the position for now.
Diego wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diego is in close to Romanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diego won't allow Romanov to get back to his feet.
Diego is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diego trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Diego is looking to pass into half guard but Romanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Romanov is in guard.
Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diego had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romanov defends it easily.
Romanov won't allow Diego to sweep him here.
Diego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romanov is one step ahead there.
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.
Romanov tries to stand but Diego is controlling from the bottom.
Romanov won't allow Diego to sweep him here.
Romanov wanted to stand there but Diego had control of the position.
Diego is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Diego is trying to control the position but Romanov postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diego darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Romanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romanov.
Romanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Romanov misses.
Romanov misses with a hook.
Diego takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Romanov.
Diego avoids the head kick by Romanov.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romanov.
Romanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Diego digs a good body shot into Romanov's ribs.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Romanov defends it well.
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
Diego catches Romanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego dips to his left and cracks Romanov with an uppercut!
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Romanov's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage.
Diego is working for takedown but Romanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Romanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diego.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Romanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Romanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Romanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diego.
Diego misses the jab.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romanov scores with a jab to the body.
Romanov throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego scores with the left hand. Romanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego moves out of range as Romanov throws a body kick.
Diego misses the body punch
and Romanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Dom Diego's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Romanov misses.
Romanov slips a straight right by Diego.
A jab from Diego misses.
A little feinted left hand from Romanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Romanov's ribs.
Romanov throws a right hand that Diego ducks under and follows up with a left that Diego also avoids with ease.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romanov. Romanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Diego feints and as Romanov raises his hands in defense, Diego changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romanov trying to control the position here.
Diego looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dom Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov is looking for a counter combo.
Romanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Diego lunges at Romanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romanov's hand.
Romanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diego or perhaps it was just good defense by Romanov, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Diego shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romanov defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romanov on the side of the head.
Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romanov misses with a head kick.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Romanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Romanov saw that one coming.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego misses with a double jab
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romanov misses with a looping right.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego jabs Romanov right on the nose. Romanov blinks but takes it well.
Diego tries for a takedown but Romanov circles away easily
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Diego lands with a straight right. Romanov didn't see that one coming.
Diego fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romanov to the ground. Diego is now in Romanov's guard.
Romanov has his feet on Diego's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Diego catches Romanov right on the button with a cross.
Diego connects with a jab.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego scores with a jab. Romanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Romanov misses with a looping right.
Diego shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diego gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandr Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diego lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romanov's guard.
Diego prevents Romanov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego trying to advance position but Romanov counters by regaining guard.
Diego trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Diego looking to sit in guard and control but Romanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dom Diego!
Post fight, an emotional Dom Diego said 'Came to knock this punk out. All he did was spam takedowns and subs big surprise.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riasco comes to the cage accompanied by The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show. Fadden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judgement Night by ONYX & BIOHAZARD . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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168 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden throws a poor cross that misses
and Riasco counters with a shoot takedown. Fadden fights it but they end up in guard.
Riasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadden has his hands on Riasco's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riasco stays in close to Fadden's body and controls the position.
Riasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fadden is keeping the position for now.
Riasco is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden working for a triangle but Riasco defends it easily.
Fadden pushes Riasco off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fadden looks to land a combination but Riasco avoids it well.
Fadden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riasco.
Riasco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice combo by Fadden! Oh, that's hurt him - Riasco falls to the canvas and Fadden follows him into side control.
Riasco is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riasco is looking to reverse the position.
Riasco prevents Fadden from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Riasco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Riasco is looking to reverse the position.
Riasco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riasco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Riasco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riasco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riasco moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fadden has worked his arm free - good work by Fadden!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fadden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fadden tries to improve position but can't.
Riasco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fadden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riasco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden is trying to get back to half guard.
Riasco swings around for an armbar but Fadden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riasco's guard.
Riasco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fadden is aware though and is defending well.
Riasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fadden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fadden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fadden is pushing down on Riasco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riasco is fighting to maintain full guard but Fadden has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fadden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fadden's back!
Riasco is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fadden trying to control the hands but Riasco won't let him.
Fadden prevents Riasco from getting a body triangle.
Fadden manages to stand up with Riasco still on his back. Eventually Riasco drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadden looks to land a left hand but Riasco moved out of range nicely.
Fadden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fadden catches Riasco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riasco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fadden connects with a nice looking jab.
Fadden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fadden lands a left and a right that sends Riasco crashing to the canvas! Fadden dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Riasco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riasco is looking to improve his position but Fadden isn't that keen on the idea.
Fadden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riasco seems to have got his legs back now.
Riasco working to try and regain half guard.
Fadden avoids the attempt from Riasco to control.
Fadden raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden controlling the position easily from mount.
Fadden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riasco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fadden has hold of Riasco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Riasco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Riasco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fadden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riasco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riasco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riasco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fadden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riasco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fadden stacks Riasco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fadden!
Fadden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riasco, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadden remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fadden tries to stand but Riasco is controlling his head.
Riasco regains half guard.
Riasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fadden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riasco keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riasco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fadden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riasco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fadden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fadden wants to get up but he can't break Riasco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riasco is defended easily by Fadden.
Fadden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riasco's guard.
Fadden tries to stand but Riasco is controlling from the bottom.
Fadden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riasco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fadden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riasco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fadden defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden is looking to advance position but Riasco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fadden is looking to escape.
Riasco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fadden turns into him and now he's in Riasco's guard.
Riasco keeping full guard, as Fadden tries to pass.
Fadden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fadden has managed to get both his arms back between Riasco's legs - danger averted.
Riasco looking for a triangle here. Fadden is fighting it but it looks tight! Riasco pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fadden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santiago Riasco!
A very excited looking Santiago Riasco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring It. Nikitin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smack My Bitch Up . 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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159 lbs
37 - 34 - 2 |
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155 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
37 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin scores with a nice head shot.
Downtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Downtime looks to land a left hand but Nikitin moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Downtime has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Downtime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikitin instigates a clinch.
Downtime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Nikitin works on Downtime's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikitin misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Nikitin.
Downtime working aggressively here.
Downtime is trying to force a seperation but Nikitin has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikitin.
Nikitin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikitin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nikitin stalls.
The crowd are getting on Nikitin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nikitin is working Downtime over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin taking a breather.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Downtime swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikitin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikitin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Downtime lands a knee to the body.
Nikitin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Downtimes head.
Nikitin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nikitin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikitin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Downtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Nikitin catches Downtime right on the button with a cross.
Nikitin cracks Downtime with a big right hand and Downtime goes down!
Downtime is rocked!
Nikitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Downtime is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Downtime seems to have got his legs back now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downtime is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikitin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
Downtime postures up in Nikitin's guard and throws a big left but Nikitin blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downtime landing some decent shots from guard.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Downtime from controlling successfully.
Downtime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Nikitin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downtime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikitin won't allow Downtime to sweep him here.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Nikitin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nikitin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Downtime throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nikitin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikitin scores with a hook.
Downtime gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Downtime throws a hook but Nikitin blocks it.
Downtime ducks straight into an uppercut from Nikitin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Downtime manages to regain guard straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Downtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downtime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin chips away with some ground and pound.
Nikitin is working Downtime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nikitin throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikitin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikitin postures up in Downtime's guard and throws a big left but Downtime blocks it.
Downtime is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Downtime 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.
Nikitin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Nikitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nikitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Downtime misses with an uppercut
and Nikitin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Downtime throws a leg kick
and Nikitin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Downtime takes a shot to the head.
Nikitin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Downtime backwards.
Nikitin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Downtime gets through Nikitin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Downtime is trying to break the clinch but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage.
Nikitin can't find room to land a body shot as Downtime controls the action.
Downtime tries to break the clinch but Nikitin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Downtime is trying to break the clinch but Nikitin is controlling him.
Nikitin avoiding damage as Downtime throws knees to the body.
Downtime trying to land knees to the body.
Downtime wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Downtime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nikitin.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nikitin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Downtime is trying to force a seperation but Nikitin has the dominant position.
Nikitin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Downtime has had enough of the clinch but Nikitin keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Nikitin.
Downtime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin lands a shoulder strike.
Downtime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikitin.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikitin managing to block the knees to the body from Downtime.
Nikitin scores with a shot to the side of Downtime's head.
Nikitin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Nikitin avoiding damage as Downtime throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikitin.
Downtime takes a shot to the head.
Nikitin effectively controlling the action here.
Downtime manages to break the clinch.
Nikitin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nikitin swings for the body but Downtime moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Nikitin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nikitin cracks Downtime with an uppercut from hell and Downtime crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nikitin's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nikitin looking to sit in guard and control but Downtime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nikitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Downtime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Downtime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nikitin has Downtime pulled in close to control his posture.
Downtime stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Downtime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikitin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Downtime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikitin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Downtime has managed to get both his arms back between Nikitin's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Downtime controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime postures up.
Nikitin controlling the position.
Downtime gets to his feet. Nikitin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin lands a body shot.
Downtime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikitin was well out of range. Poor timing from Downtime.
Downtime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Downtime.
Downtime throws a hook to the side of Nikitin's head but Nikitin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Nikitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Nikitin there.
Nycky Downtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Downtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nikitin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikitin clinches.
Nikitin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Downtime lands with a left to the head.
Downtime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Downtime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikitin.
Downtime misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin pushes Downtime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downtime misses with some punches.
Downtime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikitin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Downtime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nikitin taking a breather.
Nikitin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Downtime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikitin is defending well for now.
Downtime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikitin avoids it.
Nikitin pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin scores with a shot to the side of Downtime's head.
Downtime misses with some punches.
Downtime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Downtime missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Downtime.
Downtime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Downtime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Downtime working aggressively here.
Nikitin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Nikitin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin gets through Downtime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikitin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
Alexandr Nikitin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taiki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aoki's guard.
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Lopez wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Lopez controlling the position well.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez is doing well to control the position and prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Aoki lands with a punch from half guard.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aoki passes into side control!
Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aoki grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Aoki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki working the body and head with strikes.
Lopez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Aoki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki working the ground and pound.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiki Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lopez has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki is posturing up here but Lopez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aoki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aoki has to tap! Slick submission there by Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Lopez!
Our winner, Pedro Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi has chosen Your'e The Best Around as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Kesuke Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi motions for Pettis to come forward. Miyagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyagi can pounce on him.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miyagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miyagi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis throws a hook but Miyagi avoids it easily.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Pettis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
Pettis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Kesuke Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Miyagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miyagi throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyagi.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Pettis checks the leg kick.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
Miyagi throws a lazy body kick
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Miyagi tries to work over Pettis's front leg with a kick but Pettis checks it.
Pettis throwing a counter right hand but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pettis checks a leg kick.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Pettis checks it
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Miyagi misses.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Miyagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi 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.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Miyagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Pettis checks it.
That kick from Miyagi tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Pettis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miyagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Pettis checks it
and Pettis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis tries to bum rush Miyagi with a series of wild strikes but Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Miyagi is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Pettis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi dominated that round.
That's time! Pettis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miyagi 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.
It looked like Pettis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miyagi.
Miyagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pettis checks it well.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pettis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyagi has Pettis up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pettis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pettis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pettis is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Miyagi motions for Pettis to come forward. Miyagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Miyagi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi feints and then cracks Pettis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pettis down.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyagi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Miyagi wants to land a leg kick but Pettis is out of range.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miyagi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pettis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
Miyagi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pettis is out of range and Miyagi settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pettis's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyagi tries to work over Pettis's front leg with a kick but Pettis checks it.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi wants to clinch
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Miyagi tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Miyagi feints and then cracks Pettis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pettis down.
Miyagi throws a chopping leg kick but Pettis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Pettis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to land a body kick
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyagi clinches with his opponent.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pettis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Pettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyagi tries to work over Pettis's front leg with a kick but Pettis checks it.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Pettis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pettis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miyagi cracks the inside of Pettis's front leg.
Miyagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
Miyagi throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyagi.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyagi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miyagi throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyagi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pettis checks a leg kick.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pettis's calf.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Pettis checks it
and Miyagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Pettis checks a low kick from Miyagi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miyagi!
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pettis checks a leg kick.
Pettis throwing a counter right hand but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Miyagi.
Jeremy Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Pettis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pettis throws a big shot that misses.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis throws a big counter combination but Miyagi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miyagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyagi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Pettis checks it
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Miyagi backing up. Miyagi nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick from Miyagi.
A quick step to the side and Pettis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
Pettis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pettis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Pettis.
Kesuke Miyagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyagi can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pettis checks a low kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Pettis.
A short right from Pettis on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi defending well as Pettis loads up on a big left hand.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Pettis's front leg but catches the back leg as Pettis tries to avoid it.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Pettis's front leg but catches the back leg as Pettis tries to avoid it.
Miyagi slips a jab from Pettis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kesuke Miyagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyagi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesuke Miyagi!
A relieved looking Kesuke Miyagi 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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42
141 lbs
31 - 22 - 0 |
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28
145 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Moses Ohchooto!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohchooto with a jab.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bob has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HK13 LA in the buildup to the fight.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Ohchooto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ohchooto tries to sprawl but Bob drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bob works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto prevents Bob from taking his back.
Ohchooto can't escape the position.
Bob tries to control but Ohchooto wriggling away.
Ohchooto stops Bob from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto tries to hold on but Bob postures up.
Bob looking to control but Ohchooto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bob pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ohchooto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bob looking to control but Ohchooto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bob tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bob can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohchooto is looking to escape.
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.
Bob content just to control the position here.
Bob trying to control but Ohchooto is having none of it.
Ohchooto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bob is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohchooto defends well.
Bob wants to improve his position but instead Ohchooto has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob trying to control but Ohchooto postures up.
Ohchooto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ohchooto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ohchooto advances to half guard.
Bob moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ohchooto is fighting to break Bob's control of his arms but Bob is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob controls Ohchooto momentarily but Ohchooto frees himself.
Bob is looking to sweep but instead, Ohchooto has passed into half guard.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bob wants to control but Ohchooto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohchooto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bob gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ohchooto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohchooto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Ohchooto catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Ohchooto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ohchooto.
Bob shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ohchooto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bob trying to control the position but Ohchooto is working away.
Bob is really struggling to control Ohchooto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Billy Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ohchooto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bob controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob tries for a kimura but Ohchooto is defending well.
Bob controls the position from side control.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Ohchooto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohchooto wants to control but Bob postures up.
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.
Bob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ohchooto is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bob is trying to move to mount but Ohchooto reverses beautifully and ends up in Bob's guard.
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ohchooto defends it easily.
Bob wants to control but Ohchooto passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Ohchooto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Ohchooto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Ohchooto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ohchooto pinned against the cage. Ohchooto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Ohchooto. No joy for Bob on that attempt.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohchooto slips a jab from Bob.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Ohchooto slips the punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohchooto clinches up against the cage.
Ohchooto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohchooto lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bob misses with a hook
and Ohchooto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bob thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Ohchooto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ohchooto rushes Bob and presses him up against the cage.
Bob is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ohchooto lands a nice elbow.
Ohchooto connects with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bob in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ohchooto misses with a body punch.
Bob manages to break the clinch.
Bob throws a hook but Ohchooto avoids it easily.
Ohchooto slips a jab from Bob.
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!
Ohchooto scores with a nice head shot.
Ohchooto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
Ohchooto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Ohchooto moved out of range nicely.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ohchooto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohchooto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ohchooto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ohchooto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohchooto misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Bob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob shoots for a takedown but Ohchooto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob catches Ohchooto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohchooto lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ohchooto.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohchooto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Ohchooto ducks right into an uppercut from Bob.
Jab from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ohchooto. Bob shrugs it off though.
Decent striking displayed by Ohchooto there.
Ohchooto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Ohchooto scores with a nice body kick.
Ohchooto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohchooto.
Bob tries to counter with a takedown but Ohchooto is quick to defend against it.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ohchooto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Ohchooto connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto has managed to clinch.
Ohchooto breaks from the clinch.
Ohchooto drives through and clinches with Bob against the cage.
Bob tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Ohchooto lands a good knee to the midsection. Bob won't want to take too many of those.
Ohchooto lands an elbow just above Bob 's eye.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ohchooto slowing the pace effectively.
Ohchooto scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Bob has had enough of the clinch but Ohchooto keeps him there for the moment.
Bob takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ohchooto works on Bob's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto slows down the pace here.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Ohchooto has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Bob is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohchooto has double underhooks.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bob letting Ohchooto take a breather here.
Ohchooto prevents Bob from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bob.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob tries to break free but Ohchooto pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Ohchooto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ohchooto 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Ohchooto!
During a confident post fight interview, Moses Ohchooto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Blueprint 2 Mashup - Eminem, Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. Loko has chosen marry yourdaughter as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
167 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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38
181 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Loko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loko keeps the fight on the outside.
Loko throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Loko and move into the clinch.
Hopkins has managed to clinch.
Loko blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loko looking for a sweep. Not yet Loko, not yet.
Loko keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Loko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hopkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopkins has managed to get both his arms back between Loko's legs - danger averted.
Loko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hopkins passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko gets back to full guard.
Hopkins stays in close to Loko's body and controls the position.
Loko is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
Loko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hopkins has picked Loko up and slammed him! Loko can't keep hold of the triangle and Hopkins manages to pass to side control!
Hopkins works to advance to full mount. Loko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hopkins fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Loko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Loko actively working from the bottom here.
Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko is trying to get back to full guard.
Loko wants to sweep but Hopkins has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loko keeps working.
Loko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins instigates a clinch.
Loko gets control of Hopkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Loko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Loko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopkins has managed to get both his arms back between Loko's legs - danger averted.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Four Loko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loko tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Loko.
Loko ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Loko moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loko counters with a two punch combo.
Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loko misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Loko avoids the punch easily.
Four Loko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loko moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loko.
Loko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Loko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Loko blocks the leg kick.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loko dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Loko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Four Loko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Loko's body. Loko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Loko finds it's target.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loko's calf.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Loko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Loko.
Four Loko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
A low kick from Loko misses
and Loko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko throws a head kick that half lands.
Loko throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Loko only half commits.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins jabs Loko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Loko moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Loko tries a head kick but it misses.
Loko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Loko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loko is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loko! But no joy.
Loko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Loko slips the punch.
Hopkins has Loko up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Loko breaks the clinch.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Loko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lunges at Loko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loko's hand.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loko tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loko backwards.
Loko pushes Hopkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loko blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loko breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loko. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Loko throws a body shot but no joy.
Loko slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
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 Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Loko!
Loko looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Loko tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Loko moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Loko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Loko, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Loko against the cage but Loko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Loko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loko down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Loko circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loko moves away.
Loko throws a counter combo.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Loko counters with a head kick. That will keep Hopkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Loko gets caught flat footed, as Hopkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loko is looking to stand back up but Hopkins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Loko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko won't allow Hopkins to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loko looking for submissions off his back.
Loko is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Loko wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins controlling the action here.
Loko tries to kick Hopkins off but Hopkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hopkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Loko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Loko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopkins pulls his head out easily.
Loko trying to hold on to Hopkins's head to control him but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hopkins will feel that in the morning.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Loko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Loko.
Hopkins darts in and clinches Loko up against the cage.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Loko avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Loko prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Loko working hard to break the clinch.
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Loko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loko down.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loko moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Loko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loko there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loko's efforts to push away.
Loko blocking some punches.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Loko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loko can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Loko jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loko manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
In his post fight interview, Vinny Hopkins gave a big smile as he said 'I never got to show my full potential before. Welcome to my show..'.
In defeat, Four Loko stepped up to the mic, saying 'no way i fight for the title in a while! would prefer to beat taneli maija or bob backlund!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Luzhin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The time has come... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randy Slader could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Luzhin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slader.
Slader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luzhin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slader.
Slader throws a push kick but Luzhin slaps the foot to one side.
Slader throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luzhin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slader throws a shot from downtown. Luzhin moves away and avoids it.
Slader throws a solid leg kick but Luzhin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slader.
Luzhin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luzhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Slader is just out of range.
Slader misses the shot to the body.
Luzhin throws a jab but it's blocked by Slader.
Slader slips under a jab from Luzhin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luzhin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luzhin throws a lazy uppercut
and Slader counters with a low kick, right behind Luzhin 's knee.
Slader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slader moves away.
Slader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luzhin moves away.
Luzhin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Slader slips a jab and a cross from Luzhin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slader drops his hands momentarily and Luzhin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luzhin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slader has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luzhin scoring well with a low kick there.
Luzhin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luzhin tries to score with a low kick but Slader moves his leg out of the way.
Luzhin drops his hands momentarily and Slader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luzhin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Slader takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
Slader lands a leg kick that knocks Luzhin off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slader throws a body punch but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slader.
Slader throws a low kick but Luzhin moves out of range easily.
Luzhin wants to counter the offense by Slader and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader scores with a one two! Luzhin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Luzhin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slader doesn't seem phased though.
Luzhin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slader's sensitive parts.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Slader.
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
Slader jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Luzhin jabs at Slader's body.
A big right from Luzhin misses.
Luzhin misses with a hook to the body
and Slader counters with an inside leg kick.
Luzhin moves out of range as Slader throws a body kick.
Luzhin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Luzhin.
Luzhin looks to throw the jab but Slader is out of range.
Luzhin scores with a one two! Slader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slader scores with a kick to the body.
Slader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luzhin throws out the jab.
Luzhin scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slader checks it well.
Slader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Slader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luzhin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luzhin misses with a leg kick
and Slader counters with a good low kick that Luzhin was not able to check.
Slader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luzhin throws a looping overhand right but Slader ducks down to avoid it.
Slader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Luzhin slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Luzhin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slader misses the shot to the body.
Slader tries to move into range but Luzhin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slader throws a low kick but Luzhin moves out of range easily.
Luzhin misses with a head kick.
Slader looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Slader throws a jab when Luzhin was well out of range.
Luzhin throws a looping overhand right but Slader ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin connects with a jab.
Luzhin lands the left hand.
Luzhin fails to land with a series of punches.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Slader moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Luzhin cracks Slader with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slader moves away from the strike by Luzhin.
Slader avoids the head kick by Luzhin.
Slader jabs at Luzhin's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luzhin.
Slader throws a big shot that misses.
Luzhin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luzhin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Luzhin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slader.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slader thumps Luzhin with a low kick.
Luzhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slader looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Luzhin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Luzhin wants to land a leg kick but Slader is out of range.
Slader tries to counter by clinching up but Luzhin breaks away and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slader, right into the meat.
Luzhin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slader.
Luzhin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luzhin instigates a clinch.
Slader tries to work over Luzhin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slader throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Slader blocks it.
Luzhin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luzhin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slader lands with a light punch inside.
Slader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luzhin misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head.
Slader lands a shoulder strike.
Luzhin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin misses with a punch to the body.
Slader misses with a body punch.
Luzhin lands a shoulder strike.
Luzhin lands an uppercut.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slader misses with a punch on the inside.
Slader can't find room to land a body shot as Luzhin controls the action.
A short right from Luzhin.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luzhin lands a shot to the body.
Slader misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luzhin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slader struggles to land a body shot inside as Luzhin controls his hands.
Luzhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Slader.
A head punch on the inside from Luzhin fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luzhin or not.
Luzhin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luzhin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slader is rocked!
Luzhin can't find room to land a body shot as Slader controls the action.
Oh Slader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slader swings wildly with an uppercut but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slader seems to have got his legs back now.
Slader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luzhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luzhin fails to land.
Slader misses with the head strike.
Slader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luzhin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slader is defending well for now.
A short right from Luzhin on the inside.
Luzhin blocking some punches.
Slader misses with a punch on the inside.
Slader tries to throw a body punch but Luzhin avoids it by throwing Slader back against the cage.
Luzhin lands with a left to the head.
Luzhin scores with a hook to the body.
Luzhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Slader.
Slader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slader misses with a body punch.
Luzhin struggles to land a body shot inside as Slader controls his hands.
Luzhin drops Slader with a big knee straight up the middle! Slader is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Randy Slader has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slader digs a right hand underneath Luzhin's ribcage. Luzhin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luzhin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but Slader blocks with his arms.
Luzhin presses Slader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
Slader tries to stall but Luzhin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Luzhin scores with a shot to the side of Slader's head.
Slader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slader tries a body shot but Luzhin blocks it.
Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but Slader is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Slader.
A short left from Luzhin.
Slader has a couple of punches blocked by Luzhin.
Slader struggles to land a body shot inside as Luzhin controls his hands.
Slader lands with a light punch inside.
Luzhin drops Slader with a big knee straight up the middle! Slader is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Slader's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Luzhin.
Slader misses with an uppercut.
Slader looks up at the clock. Bad move! Luzhin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Slader. Luzhin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Nikolai Luzhin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Raven could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Radev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radev throws a hook to the side of Raven's head but Raven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Radev moves out of range of the leg kick from Raven.
Raven feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Raven working some strikes from top position.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Radev is keeping the position.
Radev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Radev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Radev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raven.
Raven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radev pulls Raven in close to prevent any damage.
Raven seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two 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.
Raven throws a low kick but Radev avoids it.
Raven digs a good hook to Radev's body.
An inside leg kick from Raven misses.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radev as he jumps to the side.
Radev lands with a straight right. Raven didn't see that one coming.
Radev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Radev misses with a leg kick
and Raven counters with a body kick that stops Radev in his tracks momentarily.
Raven avoids the body shot from Radev.
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Raven slams his shin into Radev's torso.
Raven drives through with a takedown into Radev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Radev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Radev looking for a sweep. Not yet Radev, not yet.
Radev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raven 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.
Radev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
Raven wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
Raven scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raven throwing strikes from guard but Radev blocks nicely.
Raven postures up.
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.
Radev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raven controls the pace.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Radev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Radev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raven.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radev lands a jab.
Radev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raven throws a leg kick
and Radev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radev drives through with a takedown into Raven's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raven wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Radev is now in half guard.
Raven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Radev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Radev's back!
Raven lands a shot to the head.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radev can do to turn this around?
Even with his hooks in, Raven manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Radev covering up well under a series of strikes from Raven.
You can see the frustration on Radev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven punches Radev on the ear.
Raven keeps control of the position as Radev tries to break free.
Raven punches Radev on the ear.
Radev is trying to break free.
Raven lands shots from the back.
Raven lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Radev hold on?!
Radev trying to control the hands but Raven won't let him.
Radev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven scores with strikes from the back.
Radev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Radev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Radev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Raven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Radev is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Raven! Radev is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Raven!
Thomas Raven took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dillinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Klincko as he checks the leg kick.
Klincko misses with the combination.
Klincko throws a nice looking combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger misses with a hook. Klincko ducked under it nicely.
Klincko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Klincko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klincko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klincko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klincko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Klincko is in Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Klincko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klincko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dillinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klincko.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Klincko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klincko.
Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Klincko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dillinger moves out of range as Klincko throws a body kick.
Klincko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Klincko checks it.
Klincko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klincko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klincko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klincko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger jabs Klincko right on the nose. Klincko blinks but takes it well.
Dillinger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klincko as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klincko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillinger thows a leg kick but Klincko checks it
and Klincko counters with a left and a right that stings Dillinger.
Klincko blocks a jab.
Klincko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillinger tries to work over Klincko's front leg with a kick but Klincko checks it.
Klincko takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Klincko works the jab nicely.
Klincko needs to keep his hands up - Dillinger had a free shot at his head there.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Dillinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klincko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klincko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Klincko is out of range.
Klincko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klincko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillinger.
Donk. Dillinger catches Klincko right on the button with a cross.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Klincko moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Klincko misses.
Dillinger closes the distance but Klincko moves to the side
and Klincko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dillinger really felt that one!
Dillinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klincko under the eye.
Klincko misses with a takedown attempt - Dillinger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klincko closes the distance and pushes Dillinger back into the cage.
Dillinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klincko tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Klincko.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger.
Klincko has a couple of punches blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger lands with a right to the head.
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klincko somewhat.
Dillinger feints and then cracks Klincko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klincko down.
Dillinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klincko's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Klincko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klincko looking to control.
Dillinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Klincko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillinger is one step ahead there.
Dillinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Klincko is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger works over Klincko with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A left lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Klincko avoids them all with ease.
Dillinger moves out of range of the body kick from Klincko.
Klincko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klincko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillinger. That did some damage!
Klincko misses with a low kick.
Klincko tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillinger staying out of range there.
Klincko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klincko throws a low kick, looking for Dillinger's leg but Dillinger calmly moves out of range.
Klincko gets caught flat footed, as Dillinger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klincko keeping full guard, as Dillinger tries to pass.
Klincko is trying to keep Dillinger in close.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Klincko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dillinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klincko wants to stand and escape but Dillinger is having none of it.
Dillinger postures up in Klincko's guard and throws a big left but Klincko blocks it.
Dillinger trying to control but Klincko is working from the bottom.
Dillinger prevents Klincko from getting back to his feet.
Klincko is trying to control the position but Dillinger postures up.
Klincko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dillinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klincko's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klincko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klincko, not yet.
Klincko keeps trying to improve his position.
Klincko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dillinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Klincko.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Klincko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillinger is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillinger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillinger postures up and lands a big shot to Klincko's brow.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klincko can do to turn this around?
Dillinger is in close to Klincko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Klincko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klincko, not yet.
Klincko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger distracts Klincko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dillinger chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillinger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillinger trying to control but Klincko is working from the bottom.
Klincko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillinger defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klincko, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klincko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillinger defends it easily.
Dillinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dillinger throws a strike but Klincko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klincko trying to move into half guard but instead Dillinger has managed to sweep!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Klincko has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dillinger manages to get his head free but now Klincko has transitioned to an armbar! Dillinger grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Klincko! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Klincko!
Dave Klincko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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