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USFC 103 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shino Ohio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shino Ohio!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ohio feints the counter takedown.
Ohio instigates a clinch.
Ohio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mills looks to land a body kick but Ohio moved away.
Ohio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mills, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohio.
Ohio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ohio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mills is looking to stand up but Ohio won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills stands up from Ohio's guard - Mills perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ohio clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohio to keep the fight standing.
Ohio manages to break the clinch.
Mills closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ohio circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohio pushes Mills up against the cage in a clinch.
Mills tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ohio.
Mills tries to pull guard but Ohio holds him up against the cage and eventually Mills drops back down to his feet.
Mills has Ohio pressed against the cage, preventing Ohio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ohio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ohio avoiding damage.
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohio closes the distance and clinches.
Ohio is pressed up against the cage. Mills has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohio down to the mat. Ohio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ohio clinches.
Mills is trying to pull guard but Ohio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ohio breaks from the clinch.
Ohio instigates a clinch.
Ohio scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ohio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mills has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mills.
Ohio manages to break the clinch.
Ohio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mills is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ohio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ohio as he jumps to the side.
Mills goes for a double leg but Ohio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohio continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Ohio. Those never looked like landing.
Ohio moves into range and clinches up with Mills.
Mills is trying to push Ohio away but Ohio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ohio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mills is out of range and Ohio settles back down.
Shino Ohio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohio rushes Mills and presses him up against the cage.
Mills tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ohio is trying to break the clinch but Mills is controlling him.
Mills tries to break the clinch but Ohio is controlling the position.
Ohio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ohio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ohio takes the fight into the clinch.
Mills wants a takedown but no success here.
Mills wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shino Ohio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ohio clinches up with Mills and pushes him back against the cage.
Mills tries a knee to the head but Ohio blocks it.
Shino Ohio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mills taking a breather.
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mills drives through with a takedown into Ohio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ohio kicks Mills off and gets to his feet.
Ohio pushes Mills up against the cage in a clinch.
Mills tries to land knees in the clinch but Ohio avoids the damage to the body.
Mills jumps guard but Ohio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohio lands a right hand.
Ohio is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mills clinches with his opponent.
Ohio gets underhooks to prevent Mills's takedown attempt.
Mills tries to break free but Ohio pushes him back against the cage.
Mills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohio moves into the clinch.
Mills jumps guard but Ohio stands there with Mills around his waist. Mills gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ohio manages to break the clinch.
Ohio moves into range and clinches up with Mills.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ohio is defending well for now.
Mills drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ohio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mills looking for a takedown.
Mills breaks the clinch.
Mills throws a body kick that misses
and Ohio counters with a crisp one two that drops Mills! Ohio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mills to his feet! Mills is in big trouble!
Mills is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohio manages to avoid it.
Ohio moves into the clinch.
Ohio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mills shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ohio defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohio rushes Mills and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mills wants a takedown but no success here.
Ohio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohio to keep the fight standing.
Mills drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ohio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ohio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ohio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ohio counters with a crisp one two that drops Mills! Ohio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mills to his feet! Mills is in big trouble!
Oh Mills is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohio instigates a clinch.
Mills seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to land a knee to the head but Ohio blocks with his arms.
Ohio prevents the takedown attempt.
Ohio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohio moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohio to keep the fight standing.
Mills trying to stall but Ohio improves his position.
Mills is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ohio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mills wants to take the fight to the mat but Ohio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mills tries to pull guard but Ohio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mills takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shino Ohio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mills looks for a takedown but Ohio sprawls well.
Ohio moves into the clinch successfully.
Ohio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohio closes the distance and pushes Mills back into the cage.
Mills is trying to maintain a safe position but Ohio gets an underhook and turns Mills into the cage.
Mills has Ohio pressed against the cage, preventing Ohio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mills manages to break the clinch.
Ohio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohio rushes Mills and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mills looking to slow down the pace here.
Ohio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohio.
Ohio has Mills pressed against the cage, preventing Mills from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ohio smiles and moves away.
Ohio moves into the clinch.
Ohio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mills up against the cage.
Mills tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ohio avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills jumps guard but Ohio stands there with Mills around his waist. Mills gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills wants to stall.
Mills fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ohio breaks from the clinch.
Ohio has closed the distance and engaged Mills in a clinch.
Mills tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mills jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohio walks away with a smile on his face. Mills gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ohio breaks from the clinch.
Mills wants to clinch up but Ohio keeps it at a distance.
Ohio moves into the clinch.
Ohio is leaning against Mills and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mills tries to score a body lock takedown but Ohio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mills has Ohio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ohio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mills tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ohio avoids it.
A short right from Ohio on the inside.
Mills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ohio smiles and moves away.
Ohio forces Mills back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohio stops a takedown attempt from Mills.
Mills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ohio smiles and moves away.
Mills tries to keep at a distance but Ohio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mills is trying to pull guard but Ohio has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohio is trying to break free.
Rob Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shino Ohio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mills misses with a knee strike.
Ohio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shino Ohio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ohio 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shino Ohio!
Our winner, Shino Ohio, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Der Debil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Debil comes to the cage accompanied by Bulimic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Der Debil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Campion!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debil looks to score with a jab to the body but Campion is just out of range.
Campion throws a counter combo.
Debil tries to bum rush Campion with a series of wild strikes but Campion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Campion obliges.
Campion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Debil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Debil is breathing heavily.
Campion lands a left hand.
It looks like Der Debil has been cut.
Campion lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Campion.
Campion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Campion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Debil's sensitive parts.
Campion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Campion misses with a double jab.
Campion throws a lazy head kick
and Debil counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Debil.
Campion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Debil has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion displaying some good clinch control by pressing Debil up against the cage.
Debil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Campion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Debil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Campion smiles and moves away.
Campion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Debil at a distance.
Campion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Debil wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Der Debil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campion working Debil over with knees to the body.
Campion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Campion scores with a hook to the body.
Campion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Debil up against the cage.
Campion digs a right hand into Debil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Debil's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion stalling the fight.
Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campion clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Campion is stalling here.
Campion landing knees to the body.
Campion digs a right hand into Debil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Debil's gas tank.
Campion scores a nice knee to the body.
Campion pushes Debil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Campion manages to break the clinch.
Campion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Der Debil's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion has closed the distance and engaged Debil in a clinch.
Campion lands an uppercut.
Debil jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Campion walks away with a smile on his face. Debil gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Campion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Campion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Debil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Campion on the inside.
Campion manages to break the clinch.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion lands a nice shot that snaps Debil's head back.
Campion lands a big head kick that sends Debil tumbling to the mat! Campion takes a step backwards and waves Debil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Debil is rocked!
Der Debil's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campion lands with a right and another and another! Debil is in big trouble! Campion lands again and this time it's lights out for Debil! A quality knockout there for Campion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Campion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matthew Campion made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Der Debil stepped up to the mic, saying 'i did what i can, i have lost this fight but i will learn more and be a better fighter in the future!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Massena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Campion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Massena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Campion!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massena dodges the punch combination from Campion.
Campion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Campion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Andre Massena has been cut.
Campion scores with a one two! Massena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Massena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Campion.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch but Massena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Massena thinks about countering with a head kick.
Massena throws out a powerful jab.
Campion throws a nice looking combination but Massena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Massena misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion walks into a straight right hand from Massena.
Campion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Massena tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Massena's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Massena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campion takes the fight into the clinch.
Campion blocking some punches.
Campion blocking some punches.
Massena lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Massena misses with a hook. Campion ducked under it nicely.
Massena moves out of range as Campion throws a body kick.
Campion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andre Massena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massena misses with a head kick.
Campion walks into a jab.
Campion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Campion doesn't manage to clinch there - Massena circles away.
Massena throws a head kick that Campion semi-blocks.
Campion tries to clinch up.
Massena with a hook.
Campion blocks a jab.
Massena looks to land a combination but Campion avoids it well.
Campion wants to counter the offense by Massena and move into the clinch position.
Campion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massena misses with a straight right.
Campion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Campion misses the shot to the body.
Massena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campion gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massena.
Massena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Massena avoiding damage as Campion throws knees to the body.
Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Massena throws a hook to the side of Campion's head but Campion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Campion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion moves out of range of the strikes.
Campion tries to clinch but Massena moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Massena misses the target.
Campion tries a head kick but it misses.
Massena is looking to counter punch.
Campion lands a big head kick that sends Massena tumbling to the mat! Campion takes a step backwards and waves Massena back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Massena throws a sloppy head kick and Campion moves out of range easily.
Massena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion throws a sloppy head kick and Massena moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Campion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Massena was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campion throws a fast counter high kick but Massena manages to duck under it in time.
A nice combination there by Massena.
Campion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massena throws out the jab.
Campion tries to counter with a clinch but Massena shakes him off and moves away.
Campion throws a head kick but Massena moves out of range.
Massena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Massena misses with a head kick.
Massena misses with a wild body shot.
Massena scores with a jab. Campion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Campion drives through and clinches with Massena against the cage.
Campion has Massena pressed against the cage.
Campion struggles to land a body shot inside as Massena controls his hands.
Campion lands a left hand.
That's four 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!
Massena struggles to land a body shot inside as Campion controls his hands.
Campion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Massena.
Campion has Massena up against the cage in a clinch.
Campion can't find room to land a body shot as Massena controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massena.
Campion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Massena is breathing heavily.
Campion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andre Massena's cut is getting worse.
Campion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Massena, pushing him back against the cage.
Campion working Massena over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campion trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Campion.
Campion tries to work over Massena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Campion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Massena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Campion lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Campion.
Campion connects with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Massena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campion moves into the clinch.
Campion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Massena or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Campion 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.
Massena misses with the head strike.
Campion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion drops Massena with a beautiful combination! Massena stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Campion is looking for the KO!
Massena is rocked!
Andre Massena's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massena finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Campion's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Massena falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Campion!
After winning the bout, Luke Campion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stone Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cilian Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stone Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cilian Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lynch scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cold.
Cold misses the jab.
Cold throws an off balance right hand
and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Lynch.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
Cold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut.
Lynch staying out of range there.
Lynch wants to counter the offense by Cold and move into the clinch position.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stone Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lynch to the ground. Cold is now in Lynch's guard.
Cold trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cold trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lynch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lynch has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lynch has Cold in his guard.
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Cold is proving a slippery customer.
Cold pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynch tries to roll over but Cold keeps him under control.
Cold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynch is looking to get back to full guard here but Cold has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cold is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lynch has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lynch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cold trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.
Cold goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lynch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cold but great work by Lynch.
Lynch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lynch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lynch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cold wants to control but Lynch postures up.
Cold manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cilian Lynch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cold loads up on a big right hand but Lynch slips the punch.
Lynch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A cross from Lynch lands.
It looks like Stone Cold has been cut.
Cold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lynch.
Lynch scores with a decent looking hook.
Cold is rocked!
Lynch moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Cold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lynch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lynch.
Lynch lands a right hand.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold has Lynch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lynch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lynch pushes Cold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynch.
Cold seems to have got his legs back now.
Cold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lynch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lynch has Cold pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch lands a big right hand that drops Cold! The killer instinct kicks in and Lynch finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lynch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cilian Lynch!
After winning the bout, Cilian Lynch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Stone Cold was interviewed post fight and said 'Where's the beer at?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard De Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard De Villefort!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaminski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaminski throws a head kick but De Villefort moves out of range.
De Villefort circles away from the clinch attempt
letting De Villefort counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jacek Kaminski has been cut.
Kaminski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaminski wants to clinch up but De Villefort keeps it at a distance.
Kaminski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Villefort counters with a left to the body.
Kaminski gets tackled into the cage by De Villefort. De Villefort maintains the clinch.
De Villefort blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Villefort pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Villefort blocks a jab.
Kaminski wants to clinch.
And De Villefort tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaminski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski avoids the body shot from De Villefort.
Kaminski closes the distance but De Villefort moves to the side
and De Villefort counters with a single leg into guard. Kaminski didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Villefort forces his way into half guard.
De Villefort throwing shots but Kaminski is blocking nicely.
De Villefort lands strikes from half guard.
De Villefort seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Villefort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaminski's head.
De Villefort in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kaminski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De Villefort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerard De Villefort!
Gerard De Villefort 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Metaxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sandman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas Metaxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandman.
Sandman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metaxas tries to avoid it but Sandman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metaxas to the ground. Metaxas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metaxas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metaxas wants it to stay on the feet.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sandman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Metaxas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Sandman stalls from top position.
Metaxas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sandman trying to control the position but Metaxas is working away.
Sandman tries to score with some ground and pound. Metaxas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas struggling a bit here.
Sandman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Metaxas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sandman wants to control for a moment but Metaxas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metaxas is keeping the position for now.
Metaxas is trying to control the position but Sandman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandman postures up and lands a big shot to Metaxas's brow.
Sandman wants to control from the top but Metaxas keeps moving.
Metaxas has Sandman pulled in close to control his posture.
Sandman wants to control from the top but Metaxas keeps moving.
Sandman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sandman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sandman 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.
Sandman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Metaxas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sandman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Metaxas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Metaxas is pressing down on Sandman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sandman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metaxas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Metaxas pulls Sandman in close to his closed guard and prevents Sandman from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandman is fighting to break Metaxas's control of his arms but Metaxas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Metaxas keeping full guard, as Sandman tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metaxas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandman's guard.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
Sandman working for submissions but it's allowed Metaxas to get to half guard.
Sandman trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metaxas 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.
The Sandman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sandman shoots in and gets a takedown into Metaxas's guard.
Sandman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Metaxas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sandman has Metaxas in his guard.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metaxas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metaxas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metaxas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Metaxas passes into side control.
Metaxas controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas wants to control but Sandman is keeping him busy.
Sandman tries to improve position but can't.
Sandman is not content to let Metaxas control the position.
Sandman tries to buck Metaxas off but Metaxas is having none of it.
Sandman wants to control but Metaxas postures up.
Sandman is trying to get back to half guard.
Metaxas tries to advance to mount but Sandman denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandman gets back to half guard.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well.
Sandman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sandman looking to control but Metaxas passes into half guard.
Metaxas trying to control the action but Sandman is working from the bottom.
The Sandman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandman wants to get back to full guard.
Sandman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sandman.
Sandman working for submissions but it's allowed Metaxas to get to half guard.
Sandman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas pushing down on Sandman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Metaxas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metaxas is controlling the pace.
Sandman manages to get to full guard.
Sandman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metaxas looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Metaxas won't allow Sandman to sweep him here.
Sandman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metaxas has picked Sandman up and slammed him! Sandman can't keep hold of the triangle and Metaxas manages to pass to side control!
Sandman struggling a bit here.
Sandman is looking to reverse the position.
Sandman looks to move to half guard but instead Metaxas has passed into mount! Damn!
Metaxas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sandman is desperately trying to improve his position but Metaxas has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sandman is looking for a sweep. Metaxas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Atlas Metaxas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sandman misses with a straight right.
Sandman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metaxas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metaxas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandman moves away.
Metaxas throws a looping overhand right but Sandman ducks down to avoid it.
Sandman fails with the takedown
enabling Metaxas to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandman closes the distance and clinches up with Metaxas, looking for a takedown. Sandman pushes Metaxas against the cage but Metaxas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atlas Metaxas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sandman.
Sandman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Metaxas's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metaxas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully.
Metaxas is trying to control the position but Sandman postures up.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metaxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas is controlling Sandman's posture.
Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandman has gone for a leg lock! Metaxas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandman's guard.
Sandman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metaxas 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.
Metaxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandman is pulling down on Metaxas's head. It's preventing any offense from Metaxas, at least for the moment.
Sandman has his foot on Metaxas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metaxas works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxas defends well.
Sandman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metaxas is aware though and is defending well.
Sandman looking for a triangle here. Metaxas is fighting it but it looks tight! Sandman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Metaxas is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). The Sandman!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Sandman thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marian Balkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn has chosen The Blood of Cu Chulainn 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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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marian Balkon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkon swings for the body but Chulainn moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chulainn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chulainn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Balkon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chulainn is working away from the top position though.
Chulainn working the head and body with strikes.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkon keeps working.
Balkon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balkon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn working Balkon over with strikes.
Balkon has hold of Chulainn's hands but Chulainn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chulainn throws a strike but Balkon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balkon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chulainn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Balkon.
Balkon keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Balkon is keeping the position.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chulainn won't allow Balkon to sweep him here.
Balkon keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Balkon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn trying to control but Balkon is working from the bottom.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two 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.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Balkon has wrist control.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Balkon looking to control.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Balkon has wrist control.
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Balkon has wrist control.
Chulainn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chulainn works over Balkon with some ground and pound from guard.
Balkon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chulainn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Balkon pulls Chulainn in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Balkon blocks nicely.
Balkon keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chulainn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Balkon has wrist control.
Chulainn with a nice head shot there.
Chulainn is in close to Balkon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Balkon has wrist control.
Balkon working a defensive guard here.
Chulainn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balkon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn postures up and lands a big shot to Balkon's brow.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Balkon trying to control the position.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Balkon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balkon lands a head kick. Chulainn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balkon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balkon leaves Chulainn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chulainn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balkon.
Balkon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chulainn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balkon throws a hook to the side of Chulainn's head but Chulainn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chulainn lands a glancing blow to the side of Balkon's head.
Balkon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulainn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balkon tries to close the distance and clinch but Chulainn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chulainn throws out a loose jab but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkon. Chulainn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulainn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balkon as he jumps to the side.
Marian Balkon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
Chulainn fails with the takedown.
Chulainn moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Chulainn shoots for a takedown but Balkon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balkon throws a head kick but Chulainn moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Balkon. No joy for Chulainn on that attempt.
It looked like Balkon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chulainn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Balkon throws a body shot but no joy.
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balkon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
Chulainn has his takedown stuffed
enabling Balkon to counter with a crisp jab.
Balkon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marian Balkon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulainn scores with a jab to the head.
Cu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Chulainn with that takedown attempt.
Balkon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chulainn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Chulainn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Chulainn misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn walks into a stiff left hand from Balkon.
Balkon feints a jab promting Chulainn to slip. Balkon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chulainn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chulainn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chulainn moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Chulainn has a takedown stuffed.
Balkon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn misses with a straight right.
Chulainn shoots for a takedown but Balkon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chulainn is defended easily by Balkon.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Balkon, which made it look bad.
Balkon rushes Chulainn and presses him up against the cage.
Chulainn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Balkon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chulainn is working away from the top position though.
Balkon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balkon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Balkon controlling Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn is working Balkon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balkon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Balkon has wrist control.
Chulainn works over Balkon with some ground and pound from guard.
Balkon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn trying to control but Balkon is working from the bottom.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Chulainn throws a strike but Balkon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Balkon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown but Balkon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chulainn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balkon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balkon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balkon stuffs the takedown attempt from Chulainn. Chulainn gets slowly back to his feet.
Chulainn 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.
Balkon trying to control the position here.
Balkon keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Balkon keeps moving.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chulainn is looking for a sweep. Balkon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkon in particular looking to stall.
Balkon prevents Chulainn from improving his position.
Balkon trying to control from half guard but Chulainn is working away.
Chulainn wants to improve his position but Balkon is controlling well.
Balkon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chulainn keeps working.
Balkon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chulainn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon is keen to just control but Chulainn is a slippery customer.
Balkon slows the pace down in half guard.
Balkon continues to stall.
Chulainn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chulainn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkon controls the pace.
Chulainn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balkon trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkon 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chulainn lands a really nice looking cross but Balkon seems unphased.
Balkon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chulainn under the eye.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chulainn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balkon defends it well.
Balkon slips a jab from Chulainn.
Balkon takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
Balkon misses with a looping right.
Chulainn moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Balkon looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.
Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chulainn showed some decent athleticism there.
Balkon is trying to maintain the position but Chulainn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balkon trying to control from the bottom.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Balkon's head.
Balkon is trying to maintain the position but Chulainn is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chulainn wants to control but Balkon is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn working Balkon over with strikes.
Chulainn wants to take a breather but Balkon is having none of it.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulainn throws a strike but Balkon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chulainn 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cu Chulainn made sure he mentioned AnonymouS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulysseus Xenophobus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryant Baez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulysseus Xenophobus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bryant Baez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baez moves out of range of the strikes.
Baez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xenophobus takes a step back to recover.
Baez looks to land a body kick but Xenophobus moved away.
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
Xenophobus fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Baez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Baez misses
and Xenophobus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xenophobus misses with a hook.
Baez throws a leg kick
and Xenophobus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baez thinking.
Xenophobus looks to land a right hand but Baez moved out of range.
Xenophobus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xenophobus takes a swing at Baez's ribcage but misses.
Baez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xenophobus throws a shot from downtown. Baez moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baez slips a jab from Xenophobus.
We've been hearing reports that Xenophobus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baez.
Xenophobus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baez.
Xenophobus throwing a counter right hand but Baez manages to avoid it.
Xenophobus loads up on a big right hand but Baez slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenophobus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baez on the side of the head.
Xenophobus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baez.
Baez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baez wants to slow Xenophobus down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice cross by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baez.
Baez throws a front kick aimed at Xenophobus's knee but Xenophobus avoids it well.
Baez slips under a jab from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Xenophobus misses the target.
Xenophobus lands a head shot.
Baez throws a low kick but Xenophobus avoids it.
Xenophobus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baez.
Baez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xenophobus jabs Baez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xenophobus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xenophobus is out of range and Baez settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xenophobus misses with a jab to the body
and Baez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Xenophobus really felt that one!
Baez misses with a straight right.
Baez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenophobus misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baez.
Baez missing with a left hand there. Xenophobus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baez throws an off balance right hand
letting Xenophobus counter with a right hand.
Baez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xenophobus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baez connects with a solid leg kick.
Xenophobus stalks Baez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baez's face. Baez staggers backwards, shaken.
Xenophobus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baez delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xenophobus with a body shot.
Baez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the side of Baez's head but Baez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xenophobus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Baez.
Baez ducks under a wild hook from Xenophobus.
A little jabbing left from Baez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Xenophobus.
Baez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xenophobus throws a shot from downtown. Baez moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Baez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xenophobus looks to land a left hand but Baez moved out of range nicely.
Xenophobus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baez blocks a jab.
Xenophobus throws a big shot that misses.
Baez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xenophobus.
It looked like Xenophobus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xenophobus throws out a loose jab but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xenophobus lands a jab to Baez's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xenophobus swings widly with a right hand
and Baez counters with a nice leg kick.
Xenophobus misses with a straight right.
Baez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xenophobus lands with a nice combination. Baez backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Baez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xenophobus misses with a looping right.
Xenophobus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baez lands with a slapping head kick.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baez was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus looks to land a combination. Baez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xenophobus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baez counters with a low kick, right behind Xenophobus 's knee.
Xenophobus checks the leg kick.
Baez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xenophobus throws the left hand but Baez avoids the punch easily.
As Xenophobus backs off Baez throws a huge counter combo but Xenophobus manages to avoid it all.
Baez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Xenophobus sprawling to the canvas! Xenophobus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Baez finish him?!
Xenophobus is rocked!
Baez misses with a low kick.
Oh Xenophobus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baez scores with a leg kick.
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 Ulysseus Xenophobus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xenophobus under the eye.
Baez throws a body shot but no joy.
Baez lands with a slapping head kick.
Xenophobus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xenophobus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baez thinking.
Xenophobus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baez counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus seems to have got his legs back now.
Baez thumps Xenophobus with a low kick.
Baez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baez was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
Both fighters circling a little - Baez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Xenophobus drops his hands momentarily and Baez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenophobus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xenophobus.
Baez throws a hook but Xenophobus blocks it.
It looked like Xenophobus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant Baez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xenophobus checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenophobus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baez tries a quick counter leg kick but Xenophobus is wise to it.
Xenophobus lands a two punch combo.
Xenophobus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xenophobus misses with a hook
and Baez counters with a leg kick.
Baez thows a leg kick but Xenophobus checks it
and Xenophobus counters with a two punch combo.
Xenophobus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xenophobus connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenophobus lands a jab-cross combination.
Baez throws a front kick aimed at Xenophobus's knee but Xenophobus avoids it well.
Xenophobus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baez misses with an uppercut. Xenophobus saw that one coming.
Baez looks for the body kick but Xenophobus saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xenophobus.
Baez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xenophobus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Xenophobus.
Baez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baez misses with a kick to the body
and Xenophobus counters with a nice uppercut.
Xenophobus lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Baez misses.
It looked like Xenophobus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xenophobus moves out of range of the strikes.
Xenophobus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baez throws a leg kick
and Xenophobus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xenophobus lands a nice looking body shot.
Xenophobus misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xenophobus. Baez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenophobus.
Baez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baez counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Baez.
A counter left hand to the body from Xenophobus misses its target.
Baez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Baez.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baez. Xenophobus shrugs it off though.
Baez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Xenophobus lands.
Xenophobus throws a right and a left that Baez avoids nicely.
Baez is looking to score with low kicks.
Baez tries a head kick but it misses.
Baez connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baez was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xenophobus misses with a wild body shot.
Baez slips under a jab from Xenophobus.
Baez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xenophobus.
Some wild striking there from Xenophobus.
Baez scoring well with a low kick there.
Xenophobus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xenophobus swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Xenophobus misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xenophobus checks a low kick from Baez.
Baez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xenophobus is working the combinations to good effect here.
Xenophobus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Xenophobus misses its intended target.
Baez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baez tries a quick counter leg kick but Xenophobus is wise to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Baez as he connects with a hook.
Xenophobus takes one on the button.
Baez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Xenophobus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baez. That's going to slow Xenophobus down.
Xenophobus looks to throw the jab but Baez is out of range.
Baez is looking to score with low kicks.
Baez is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenophobus scores with a three punch combo!
Baez throws a low kick but Xenophobus avoids it.
Xenophobus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Xenophobus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xenophobus throws a right hand that misses
and Baez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baez misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Baez.
Xenophobus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xenophobus misses with a wild body shot.
Xenophobus backing away here, and Baez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Baez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xenophobus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xenophobus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xenophobus tests Baez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xenophobus swings for the body but Baez moves out of range.
Baez wants to slow Xenophobus down by chopping away at his legs.
Baez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xenophobus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xenophobus cracks a nice hook into Baez's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Xenophobus.
Baez tried to score with a low kick but Xenophobus checks it.
Bryant Baez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baez misses with a looping right.
Xenophobus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xenophobus throws a lazy right hand but Baez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xenophobus looks to land a right hand but Baez moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xenophobus throws out a powerful jab.
Xenophobus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xenophobus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xenophobus lands a nice looking body shot.
Xenophobus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baez doesn't seem bothered though.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the side of Baez's head but Baez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xenophobus. That did some damage!
Xenophobus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baez kicks off Xenophobus and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Xenophobus does no damage.
Xenophobus blocks a jab.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xenophobus manages to avoid it.
Xenophobus checks a leg kick.
Xenophobus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut
and Baez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Xenophobus really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baez scoring well with a low kick there.
Baez looks to land a body kick but Xenophobus moved away.
Xenophobus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baez counters with an inside leg kick.
Xenophobus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baez counters with a low kick, right behind Xenophobus 's knee.
Xenophobus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xenophobus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xenophobus connects with a right hand. Baez shakes it off.
Baez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenophobus.
Baez misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Xenophobus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baez misses with a double jab.
Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Baez misses
and Xenophobus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xenophobus checks a leg kick.
Xenophobus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xenophobus throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baez catches Xenophobus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Xenophobus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ulysseus Xenophobus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xenophobus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baez can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryant Baez.
I think Xenophobus 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysseus Xenophobus!
The defeated Bryant Baez had this to say: 'This was my last KT fight. Thanks to EFFA for trying to keep KT alive, but the game punishes you for fighting KT.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho comes into the arena with Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) blaring out of the sound system. Ridgeway has chosen The Forgotten War as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
170 lbs
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25
164 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Kaho saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaho.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Kaho is wise to it.
Kaho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ridgeway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ridgeway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viavao Kaho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ridgeway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway lands a really nice looking cross but Kaho seems unphased.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaho tries to counter with a takedown but Ridgeway is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ridgeway on his heels. He'll look to pass Ridgeway's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaho won't allow Ridgeway to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho is pushing down on Ridgeway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ridgeway is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ridgeway wants to get back to full guard.
Kaho trying to pass the guard but Ridgeway defending well.
Kaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaho is looking for a kimura here.
Kaho is pressing down on Ridgeway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ridgeway is holding on for now.
That's two 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.
Kaho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridgeway is just riding it out for now. Kaho eventually gives up the hold.
Ridgeway is not content to let Kaho control the position.
Ridgeway trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaho is looking to advance position but Ridgeway won't allow it.
Ridgeway 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho wants to control but Ridgeway is keeping him busy.
Kaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ridgeway wants to improve his position but Kaho is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Ridgeway. No joy for Kaho on that attempt.
Ridgeway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ridgeway as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a cross.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
No luck for Kaho with that takedown attempt.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaho.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ridgeway. No joy for Kaho on that attempt.
Ridgeway throws a big counter head kick but Kaho avoids it with no problem.
Kaho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Kaho avoids it.
Kaho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ridgeway as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viavao Kaho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Kaho moves out of range.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A clash of legs there as Kaho blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway connects with a right hand. Kaho shakes it off.
Kaho is rocked!
Ridgeway drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kaho right on the button. Kaho goes down! Ridgeway follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ridgeway gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Plaskota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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33
215 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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World class MT
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Plaskota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrell tests Plaskota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyrell - that will leave a mark!
Tyrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Plaskota in his tracks.
Tyrell lands a big right hand that sends Plaskota crashing to the mat! Tyrell stays standing though and waves Plaskota back to his feet!
Plaskota is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plaskota get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Plaskota stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Tyrell runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Tyrell!
A relieved looking Chad Tyrell 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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