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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sultan Aliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Baris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aliev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal. Sultan Aliev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sultan Aliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Baris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baris gets the takedown into side control.
Aliev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Aliev connects with the punch.
Aliev jabs Baris right on the nose. Baris blinks but takes it well.
Baris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliev.
Aleksander Baris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baris shoots in and bounces Aliev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baris is in close to Aliev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baris postures up in Aliev's guard and throws a big left but Aliev blocks it.
Baris stays in close to Aliev's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliev is looking to stand up but Baris isn't so interested in that idea.
Aliev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Baris presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aliev looks to throw the jab but Baris is out of range.
Baris feints the counter takedown.
Aliev just misses with a punch to the body.
Aliev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aliev wants to control from the top but Baris keeps moving.
Baris wants to stand and escape but Aliev is having none of it.
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Baris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliev wants to control from the top but Baris keeps moving.
Aliev stops Baris from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aliev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aliev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baris throwing strikes but missing.
Baris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baris is standing up over Aliev. Aliev looks to escape but Baris dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baris wants to control but Aliev is keeping him busy.
Baris lands a nice forearm strike.
Baris is trying to move to mount but Aliev reverses beautifully and ends up in Baris's guard.
Aliev won't allow Baris to get back to his feet.
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliev passes Baris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliev is keen to just control but Baris is a slippery customer.
Aliev wants to stand but Baris has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Baris is looking to escape.
Baris manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aliev throws a looping overhand right but Baris ducks down to avoid it.
Baris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliev.
Baris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aliev.
Baris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aliev defends it well.
Baris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baris lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baris landing some decent shots from guard.
Baris trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Aliev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baris.
Baris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aliev keeps working.
Sultan Aliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aliev is trying to control Baris's posture but Baris avoids it.
Aliev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aliev parries the strikes from Baris easily there. Baris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aliev to escape.
Baris is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev dodges the ground and pound from Baris.
Baris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aliev regains half guard, as Baris was trying to land strikes.
Baris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baris landing strikes, looking to finish!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Baris working his ground and pound in the gym.
Baris with good strikes from the mount here!
Baris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aliev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Baris controlling the position easily from mount.
Baris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baris controlling from the full mount.
Baris looking to control but Aliev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baris controlling from the full mount.
Aliev is in a horrible position here. Baris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aliev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baris controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baris punching from mount but Aliev doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Aliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aliev tries to get out of the position.
Baris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aliev is rocked!
Baris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Aliev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aliev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aliev takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Baris's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Baris!
Aleksander Baris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher lands with an overhand left.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crusher throws a big counter combination but Nelson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crusher stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Crusher swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Crusher avoids it easily.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crusher swivels and escapes.
The Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Nelson.
Crusher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crusher connects with a jab.
Nelson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crusher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crusher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Crusher.
Crusher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson feints the counter takedown.
Crusher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crusher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Crusher.
Nice sprawl there from Crusher as Nelson shoots in.
Crusher catches Nelson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusher looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Crusher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crusher is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Crusher circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crusher. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crusher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crusher misses with a body shot.
Crusher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusher swinging wildly here.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Crusher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Crusher sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Crusher tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crusher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson fails with a takedown 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!
Some wild striking there from Crusher.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Crusher avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Crusher's shoulder, as Crusher tries to avoid the shot.
As Nelson looks to move away, Crusher throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.
A jab from Crusher does it's job there.
Crusher lands with a nice body punch.
Crusher misses the shot to the body.
Crusher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson feints the counter takedown.
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher.
The Crusher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crusher swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Crusher throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crusher connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
Nelson shoots and misses
letting Crusher counter with a right hand.
Crusher looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Crusher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson slips under a jab from Crusher.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Crusher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crusher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Crusher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Crusher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crusher tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crusher to the ground. Crusher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crusher scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Crusher misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crusher.
It looks like Rock Nelson has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crusher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Crusher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crusher misses the shot to the body.
Crusher scores with a three punch combo!
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Crusher avoids it easily.
Crusher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. Crusher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nelson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Crusher digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Jab, jab by Crusher - just one landing.
Nelson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crusher tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crusher to the ground. Crusher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Crusher finish him?
Nelson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crusher was covering up waiting for the punch and Nelson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crusher is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Crusher pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crusher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crusher tries to get out of the position.
Nelson trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crusher 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crusher holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson dives in and grabs Crusher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crusher pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Crusher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crusher swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
The Crusher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Crusher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Nelson.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Crusher.
Crusher lands a nice looking body shot.
Crusher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crusher counters with a stiff right hand.
Crusher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Crusher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crusher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Crusher misses with a hook to the body
and Nelson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Crusher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crusher manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Crusher's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crusher is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stands and throws Crusher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nelson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crusher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Crusher denies him.
Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Crusher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Crusher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crusher is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crusher.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Crusher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crusher.
Crusher lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Crusher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Crusher. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
The Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Nelson.
Crusher throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Crusher looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab from Crusher.
Crusher feints a jab promting Nelson to slip. Crusher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nelson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crusher throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
The Crusher is winning the standup battle so far.
Crusher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Crusher.
Crusher punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crusher defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Crusher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crusher misses with a wild combination.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Crusher avoids it easily.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Crusher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crusher lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Some wild striking there from Crusher.
Crusher lands a nice looking body shot.
Crusher scores with a punch to the head.
Crusher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crusher. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Crusher cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crusher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crusher throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Crusher misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crusher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crusher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crusher wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crusher works Nelson's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crusher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crusher lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Crusher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusher defends it well.
Crusher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crusher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
As Nelson looks to move away, Crusher throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Crusher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crusher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Crusher!
During a confident post fight interview, The Crusher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Bilous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilous misses with the body kick
and Svensson counters with a left to the body.
Bilous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson lands a body shot.
Bilous tries for a takedown but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bilous misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svensson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Bilous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilous turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson sizes up Bilous with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svensson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bilous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bilous throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bilous shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bilous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bilous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bilous 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilous missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bilous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bilous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bilous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Svensson is trying to control but can't.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bilous lands a nice short elbow.
Bilous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Svensson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bilous lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bilous thows a huge punch but Svensson dodges it nicely.
Bilous controlling the action here.
Bilous trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Bilous working Svensson over with strikes.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bilous.
Bilous not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing that Bilous has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bilous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bilous lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bilous looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Svensson is controlling Bilous's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bilous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bilous not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bilous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Svensson is not content to let Bilous control the position.
Bilous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bilous thows a huge punch but Svensson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavlo Bilous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bilous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svensson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bilous somewhat.
Bilous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bilous fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous scoring well with a low kick there.
Svensson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Bilous tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pavlo Bilous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svensson has control of Bilous's left arm, preventing Bilous from doing any damage.
Svensson being controlled here, momentarily.
Bilous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bilous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bilous postures up.
Bilous scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bilous trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Bilous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bilous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bilous slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bilous looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Svensson is avoiding damage well.
Bilous tries to advance to mount but Svensson denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bilous's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bilous is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bilous to get the leverage.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bilous.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svensson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bilous throws a strike but Svensson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bilous throwing strikes but missing.
Bilous throws a big right hand that misses.
Bilous wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson 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 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.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Bilous tries to pass.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
Bilous wants to pass the guard but Svensson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bilous wants to land a leg kick but Svensson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Svensson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bilous shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bilous throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Svensson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bilous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavlo Bilous dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bilous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Svensson cracks Bilous with a good jab.
Svensson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svensson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bilous.
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bilous thows a leg kick but Svensson checks it
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous has a takedown stuffed.
Svensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bilous connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson lands with a cross.
Svensson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bilous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Bilous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson stuffs the takedown.
Svensson throws a counter combo.
Bilous misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bilous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tests Bilous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Svensson.
Bilous lands a high kick!
Svensson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Bilous.
A jab from Svensson does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bilous throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Bilous slips the punch.
Bilous dives in for a single leg takedown but Svensson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bilous throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Svensson as he checks the leg kick.
Svensson with a jab.
Bilous doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bilous tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svensson is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Svensson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Svensson misses with a shot to the body
and Bilous counters with a shoot takedown. Svensson fights it but they end up in guard.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bilous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bilous postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Bilous stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Bilous working some strikes from top position.
Bilous throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bilous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pavlo Bilous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bilous pushes down on Svensson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bilous 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavlo Bilous!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavlo Bilous thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toenail Fungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Nuytuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fungus comes to the cage accompanied by Freak Like Me-Halestorm. Vladimir Nuytuchenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toenail Fungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Nuytuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuytuchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Fungus has managed to clinch.
Fungus stalling.
Fungus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fungus scores with a one two! Nuytuchenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nuytuchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuytuchenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fungus avoids the head kick by Nuytuchenko.
Fungus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fungus is looking to land body kicks.
Nuytuchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fungus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuytuchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fungus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuytuchenko wants to control but Fungus postures up.
Nuytuchenko tries to buck Fungus off but Fungus is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Fungus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fungus throws a body kick that misses.
Fungus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fungus breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Fungus misses.
Nuytuchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vladimir Nuytuchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuytuchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Fungus tries to sprawl out of it but Nuytuchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fungus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fungus misses with an uppercut.
Nuytuchenko is looking for the big counter here.
Fungus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fungus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nuytuchenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus defending well as Nuytuchenko loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuytuchenko avoids the head kick by Fungus.
Fungus clinches up with Nuytuchenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Fungus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuytuchenko shoots in and drives through. Fungus sprawls well.
Nuytuchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuytuchenko swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus is looking for a counter combo.
Fungus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fungus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nuytuchenko regains guard.
Fungus stands up from Nuytuchenko's guard - Fungus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fungus moves into the clinch successfully.
Fungus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nuytuchenko.
Nuytuchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuytuchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fungus avoids it really well and circles away.
Toenail Fungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Nuytuchenko.
Nuytuchenko blocks a head kick by Fungus.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nuytuchenko!
A telegraphed right hand from Nuytuchenko misses the target.
Fungus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nuytuchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fungus pulls his head out easily.
Nuytuchenko looks winded!
Nuytuchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Fungus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuytuchenko wants to improve his position but Fungus is controlling well.
Fungus drops an elbow to the side of Nuytuchenko's head.
Fungus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nuytuchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fungus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuytuchenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nuytuchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fungus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fungus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fungus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuytuchenko is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fungus winds up and cracks Nuytuchenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuytuchenko is still in real trouble! Can Fungus finish him?
Fungus decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toenail Fungus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fungus tries to bum rush Nuytuchenko with a series of wild strikes but Nuytuchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fungus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fungus scores with a jab to the head.
Nuytuchenko throws a combination that misses
and Fungus counters by moving into the clinch.
Fungus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fungus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuytuchenko can do to turn this around?
Fungus moves into the clinch.
Fungus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuytuchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fungus defends well and Nuytuchenko ends up having to push Fungus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nuytuchenko with a jab.
Nuytuchenko is looking to chop away at Fungus's legs.
Nuytuchenko misses with a leg kick
and Fungus counters by clinching up.
Fungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuytuchenko throws a looping overhand right but Fungus ducks down to avoid it.
Fungus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fungus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNuytuchenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Nuytuchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fungus throws a quick counter head kick but Nuytuchenko was just out of range.
Fungus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nuytuchenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fungus.
Fungus cracks a nice hook into Nuytuchenko's ribs.
Nuytuchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fungus.
Nuytuchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fungus.
Nuytuchenko is breathing heavily.
Fungus avoids the head kick by Nuytuchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuytuchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuytuchenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nuytuchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fungus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuytuchenko somewhat.
Fungus lands with a shot to the body.
Fungus rushes Nuytuchenko and presses him up against the cage.
Nuytuchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Fungus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fungus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fungus.
Fungus looks to land a combination but Nuytuchenko avoids it well.
Fungus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fungus closes the distance and pushes Nuytuchenko back into the cage.
Fungus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuytuchenko backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuytuchenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fungus stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nuytuchenko to get to his feet.
Fungus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fungus takes a swing at Nuytuchenko's ribcage but misses.
Fungus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nuytuchenko tries to land a leg kick but Fungus saw it coming and moves away.
Nuytuchenko is looking to chop away at Fungus's legs.
A combination from Nuytuchenko does no damage.
Fungus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fungus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nuytuchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Toenail Fungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nuytuchenko does no damage.
Toenail Fungus is winning the standup battle so far.
Fungus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nuytuchenko to the ground. Fungus is now in Nuytuchenko's guard.
Nuytuchenko is trying to keep Fungus in close.
Fungus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fungus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fungus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuytuchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nuytuchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fungus sprawls well. Fungus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nuytuchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Fungus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toenail Fungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Nuytuchenko.
Fungus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nuytuchenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Nuytuchenko's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fungus trying to control but Nuytuchenko is working from the bottom.
Fungus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fungus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nuytuchenko wants to control but Fungus passes easily into half guard.
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!
Nuytuchenko is looking for a sweep. Fungus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fungus is nestled in close to Nuytuchenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuytuchenko is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toenail Fungus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fungus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fungus successfully pulls guard.
Fungus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nuytuchenko is controlling him.
Nuytuchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fungus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fungus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuytuchenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fungus is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fungus checks a leg kick.
As Nuytuchenko looks to move away, Fungus throws a big counter combo but Nuytuchenko just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fungus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nuytuchenko down.
Toenail Fungus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fungus working away.
Fungus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fungus decides to stand back up. Fungus steps back and let's Nuytuchenko get back to his feet.
Nuytuchenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fungus. That did some damage!
Nuytuchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus has closed the distance and engaged Nuytuchenko in a clinch.
Fungus has clasped his hands together around Nuytuchenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus decides to stand back up. Fungus steps back and let's Nuytuchenko get back to his feet.
Fungus has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fungus avoids the head kick by Nuytuchenko.
Fungus clinches.
Fungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fungus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fungus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nuytuchenko!
Nuytuchenko throws Fungus to one side and escapes!
Nuytuchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fungus is fending him off so far but Nuytuchenko persists. Nope, Fungus circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuytuchenko misses with a leg kick.
Nuytuchenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fungus.
Fungus looks to land a left hand but Nuytuchenko moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuytuchenko manages to avoid it.
Fungus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nuytuchenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fungus is looking to land body kicks.
Fungus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nuytuchenko.
Fungus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nuytuchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Fungus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nuytuchenko tries to work over Fungus's front leg with a kick but Fungus checks it.
Fungus tries to bum rush Nuytuchenko with a series of wild strikes but Nuytuchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fungus is looking to wear down Nuytuchenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nuytuchenko is looking to land body kicks.
As Nuytuchenko backs away, Fungus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuytuchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fungus's sensitive parts.
Fungus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toenail Fungus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuytuchenko looks to land a body kick but Fungus moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Fungus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Fungus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fungus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuytuchenko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nuytuchenko misses with a leg kick
and Fungus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fungus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fungus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nuytuchenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fungus misses with a wild combination.
Nuytuchenko wants to counter the offense by Fungus and move into the clinch position.
Fungus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vladimir Nuytuchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuytuchenko misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toenail Fungus.
Well Fungus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toenail Fungus!
Our winner, Toenail Fungus, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alden Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiros Vondopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiros Vondopoulos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alden Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spiros Vondopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Vondopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards wants to clinch up but Vondopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Vondopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Richards.
Vondopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vondopoulos.
Richards closes the distance and pushes Vondopoulos back into the cage.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vondopoulos is defending well for now.
Vondopoulos is trying to break the clinch but Richards is controlling him.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondopoulos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vondopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Vondopoulos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Vondopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vondopoulos is defending well for now.
Vondopoulos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Vondopoulos's ribcage.
Vondopoulos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vondopoulos avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Vondopoulos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Vondopoulos is blocking nicely.
Vondopoulos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vondopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Richards won't allow it.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vondopoulos.
Vondopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Vondopoulos avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Richards tries to land knees in the clinch but Vondopoulos avoids the damage to the body.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Vondopoulos tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vondopoulos avoids it.
A short uppercut from Vondopoulos.
Vondopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Richards is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vondopoulos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richards to the mat. Richards regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards is looking to stand up but Vondopoulos isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Vondopoulos's hips, looking to push off. But Vondopoulos grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Richards screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Spiros Vondopoulos!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Spiros Vondopoulos waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lauderdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauderdale has chosen Phil Collins - Sussudio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Lauderdale!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lauderdale jumps guard but Couture stands there with Lauderdale around his waist. Lauderdale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lauderdale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lauderdale blocks a head kick by Couture.
Lauderdale keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture scores with a punch to the head.
A left and a right from Lauderdale both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Lauderdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lauderdale stalks Couture and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couture's face. Couture staggers backwards, shaken.
Couture is rocked!
Lauderdale keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lauderdale throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauderdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lauderdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couture as he jumps to the side.
Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lauderdale is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Couture dives into side control.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture tries for a kimura but Lauderdale is defending well.
Lauderdale gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Couture thowing shots but they're missing.
Lauderdale wants to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Couture get's back to his feet.
Lauderdale lands a body shot.
Lauderdale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lauderdale throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lauderdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in and bounces Lauderdale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lauderdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couture chips away with some ground and pound.
Lauderdale has control of Couture's left arm, preventing Couture from doing any damage.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Couture stands and throws Lauderdale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Couture working away.
Lauderdale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couture's best efforts.
Lauderdale keeping hold of Couture's head, controlling as best he can.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Randy Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture tries to clinch up.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lauderdale.
Lauderdale throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Lauderdale has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lauderdale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Couture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lauderdale somewhat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lauderdale.
Couture bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauderdale throws a low kick but Couture moves out of range easily.
Ricky Lauderdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauderdale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lauderdale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Couture.
Lauderdale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lauderdale dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Lauderdale's head and hops out.
Lauderdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randy Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lauderdale lands with a nice combination. Couture backs away looking to recover.
Lauderdale misses with a double jab.
Couture is looking to clinch but Lauderdale is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Lauderdale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lauderdale throws a leg kick that misses.
Couture tries to counter by clinching up but Lauderdale breaks away and moves out of range.
Couture shoots in for a double leg but Lauderdale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lauderdale is looking for the big counter here.
Lauderdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lauderdale.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Lauderdale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Couture.
Lauderdale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couture avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lauderdale on his heels. He'll look to pass Lauderdale's guard now, I'm sure.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Lauderdale wants to stand but Couture is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a strike but Lauderdale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Couture 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.
Couture throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lauderdale is fighting to break Couture's control of his arms but Couture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lauderdale preventing the sweep.
Couture thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lauderdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lauderdale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauderdale unleashes a big counter combination but Couture bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lauderdale fails with the takedown.
Couture cracks the inside of Lauderdale's front leg.
Lauderdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Couture tries to clinch but Lauderdale moves away
and Lauderdale counters with a one-two to the body.
Lauderdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture drives through and clinches with Lauderdale against the cage.
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 Randy Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture'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!
Lauderdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture blocks the body kick.
Lauderdale lands a two punch combo.
Lauderdale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Couture went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lauderdale stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Lauderdale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Couture moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lauderdale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Couture displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lauderdale.
Lauderdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauderdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture wants to get up but he can't break Lauderdale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauderdale is retaining full guard.
Lauderdale is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Couture's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Couture pushing down on Lauderdale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Couture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lauderdale is just riding it out for now. Couture eventually gives up the hold.
Couture trying to pass the guard but Lauderdale defending well.
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.
Lauderdale is looking to get back to is feet but Couture passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Couture decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lauderdale tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture looks for a takedown but Lauderdale sprawls well.
Couture takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Lauderdale.
As Lauderdale looks to move away, Couture throws a big counter combo but Lauderdale just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lauderdale.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lauderdale.
Couture forces Lauderdale back against the cage and clinches.
Lauderdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauderdale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lauderdale sprawls well initially but Couture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Randy Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lauderdale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture scores with a takedown into Lauderdale's guard.
Lauderdale is looking to stand back up but Couture counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lauderdale.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lauderdale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Couture.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Graves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kwnstantoulakis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves decides to stand back up. Graves steps back and let's Kwnstantoulakis get back to his feet.
Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves drives through with a takedown into Kwnstantoulakis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kwnstantoulakis is looking to stand back up but Graves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kwnstantoulakis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves stands up and beckons Kwnstantoulakis to join him on the feet.
Kwnstantoulakis scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
Graves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kwnstantoulakis misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown. Kwnstantoulakis fights it but they end up in guard.
Graves is standing up over Kwnstantoulakis. Kwnstantoulakis looks to escape but Graves dives into side control.
Graves stands up and beckons Kwnstantoulakis to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwnstantoulakis swinging wildly here.
Kwnstantoulakis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kwnstantoulakis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Frank Graves has been cut.
Kwnstantoulakis tries to sprawl but Graves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kwnstantoulakis wants to stand back up but Graves manages to pass into side control.
Graves decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves is rocked!
Graves drops his hands for a split second and Kwnstantoulakis immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Graves face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kwnstantoulakis follows up with a right hand that knocks Graves into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis!
Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Cratom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cratom has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Cratom!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cratom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cratom walks away with a smile on his face. Keller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keller lands a jab to the head.
Keller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keller is looking to clinch but Cratom is avoiding it.
Cratom moves into the clinch successfully.
Cratom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keller jumps guard but Cratom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cratom content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cratom.
Cratom stalling the fight.
Cratom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Cratom's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cratom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cratom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cratom leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Cratom.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cratom 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keller looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cratom is defending well. Keller quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cratom has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Keller celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Keller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Maddox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox throws an overhand right that lands on Laureana's shoulder, as Laureana tries to avoid the shot.
Maddox misses with a right hand
and Laureana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maddox lands a body shot.
Laureana slips a jab and a cross from Maddox.
Maddox misses with a lunging right hand
and Laureana counters with a straight right hand.
Maddox throws a lazy uppercut
and Laureana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana looking to pass the guard.
Maddox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laureana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laureana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maddox dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laureana's guard.
Laureana pulls Maddox in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laureana's guard.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laureana is proving hard to escape from.
Laureana 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.
Maddox wants to get up but he can't break Laureana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maddox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maddox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laureana looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maddox is defending well. Laureana quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maddox has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Laureana celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Islam Makhachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maui Wowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makhachev comes into the arena with HEY MAMA - David Guetta ft Nicki Minaj & Afrojack blaring out of the sound system. Wowie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dont bogart that joint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Islam Makhachev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maui Wowie's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Islam Makhachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maui Wowie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wowie throws a body shot but no joy.
Wowie swinging wildly here.
Wowie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wowie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Makhachev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wowie swats away the attempt to clinch by Makhachev.
Wowie scores with a jab to the body.
Makhachev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makhachev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Makhachev scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Makhachev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wowie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhachev closes the distance and pushes Wowie back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhachev lands a shoulder strike.
Makhachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wowie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhachev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhachev lands a body shot.
Wowie has had enough of the clinch but Makhachev keeps him there for the moment.
Wowie tries to break free but Makhachev pushes him back against the cage.
Makhachev stalling in the clinch.
Makhachev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wowie blocking some punches.
Makhachev pushes Wowie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wowie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wowie can't break the clinch.
Makhachev misses with the head strike.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhachev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie wants to get back to striking at distance but Makhachev won't allow it.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makhachev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makhachev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makhachev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makhachev.
Wowie blocking some punches.
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wowie loads up on a big right hand but Makhachev slips the punch.
Wowie misses with a double jab
and Makhachev counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makhachev closes the distance and clinches.
Wowie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wowie scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Makhachev.
Wowie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makhachev has him pressed against the cage.
Makhachev misses with a punch on the inside.
Makhachev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makhachev gets through Wowie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wowie is rocked!
Makhachev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wowie is still on wobbly legs! Can Makhachev finish him?
Wowie is looking to break free of the clinch but Makhachev has double underhooks.
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhachev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhachev lands a body punch.
Wowie looks winded!
Makhachev throws a head punch that misses.
Makhachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhachev gets a clinch.
Makhachev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wowie seems to have recovered his senses.
Makhachev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
Makhachev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makhachev unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wowie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Makhachev is unloading with more strikes now! Wowie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Makhachev!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Islam Makhachev waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Maui Wowie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pass the Bong'.
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