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GFC 24: Onslaught PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omari Alleyne Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Castle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omari Alleyne Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alleyne Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castle.
Castle misses the body punch
and Alleyne Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castle's knee momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alleyne Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castle.
It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Alleyne Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castle scores with a nice right hand.
Alleyne Jones moves out of range as Castle strikes.
Alleyne Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castle looks to throw the jab but Alleyne Jones is out of range.
Castle throws a jab when Alleyne Jones was well out of range.
Alleyne Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle moves forwards but Alleyne Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alleyne Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castle momentarily.
Castle throws a looping overhand right but Alleyne Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Alleyne Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Alleyne Jones's head coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alleyne Jones throws a powerful right kick. Castle tried to block low but the kick was high! Castle was taken right off of his feet! Alleyne Jones jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Omari Alleyne Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raine Babe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babe comes to the cage accompanied by The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raine Babe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dassler scores with a shot to the body.
Raine Babe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dassler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Babe does no damage.
Babe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dassler was well out of range. Poor timing from Babe.
Babe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dassler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Babe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Babe throwing a counter right hand but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babe's waist but Babe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dassler off to one side.
Dassler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dassler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler trying to control the position from guard on top but Babe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dassler postures up.
Babe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dassler defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dassler defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dassler postures up in Babe's guard and throws a big left but Babe blocks it.
Dassler trying to control but Babe is working from the bottom.
Babe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dassler is aware though and is defending well.
Dassler trying to control but Babe is working from the bottom.
Babe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dassler defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babe is on top in guard.
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dassler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Babe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dassler.
Babe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dassler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Babe is trying to get an arm triangle but Dassler is defending well.
Dassler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dassler, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Dassler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dassler, who protects the arm well.
Babe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dassler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Dassler is not content to let Babe control the position.
Dassler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dassler is defending against the submission attempts here by Babe.
Dassler is not content to let Babe control the position.
Dassler moves into full guard.
Babe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dassler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babe content to stall in guard here.
Babe trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
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 Raine Babe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Babe misses with a looping left.
Babe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dassler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babe.
Dassler lands a lovely overhand right.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
Dassler lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dassler.
Dassler blocks a head kick by Babe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler takes a swing at Babe's ribcage but misses.
Babe scores with a jab. Dassler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dassler moves away.
Dassler defending well as Babe loads up on a big left hand.
And Dassler tries to counter it with a takedown but Babe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Babe gets caught flat footed, as Dassler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dassler trying to control but Babe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dassler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Babe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babe trying to keep a closed guard but Dassler is proving a slippery customer.
Dassler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Babe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dassler wants to control from the top but Babe keeps moving.
Dassler advances position into side control!
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Babe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babe seems to be working for a kimura but Dassler defends the submission attempt.
Dassler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babe's back!
Dassler is trying to stick to Babe's back but Babe is turning into Dassler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dassler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Babe.
Babe passes Dassler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babe wants to free his trapped foot but Dassler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dassler is trying to get back to full guard.
Babe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dassler's head.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babe pulls his head out easily.
Babe is thwarting Dassler's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babe is working for a submission of some sort.
Babe is working for a submission of some sort.
Babe 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.
Babe postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dassler to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Babe tries a head kick but it misses.
Babe lands a body shot.
Dassler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babe defends well and Dassler ends up having to push Babe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dassler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dassler on the side of the head.
Dassler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler gets a takedown into half guard.
Dassler is thwarting Babe's attempts to control the position.
Dassler prevents Babe from improving his position.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Raine Babe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Dassler misses its intended target.
Dassler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Babe throws a combination that misses
and Dassler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babe.
Dassler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dassler lands with a nice body punch.
Dassler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babe throws a head kick that misses.
Babe throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler counters with a body kick.
Jab from Babe.
Dassler staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dassler.
Babe throws a shot from downtown. Dassler moves away and avoids it.
Dassler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Babe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dassler.
Dassler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babe.
Dassler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dassler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dassler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babe with a body shot.
Dassler shoots in and gets a takedown into Babe's guard.
Adi Dassler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babe is looking for a triangle but Dassler pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dassler trying to control the position from guard on top but Babe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dassler defends well.
Dassler trying to control but Babe is working from the bottom.
Babe working for a triangle but Dassler defends it easily.
Raine Babe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babe trying to control the position.
Babe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dassler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dassler trying to control the position from guard on top but Babe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dassler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Babe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Babe working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babe is trying to control the position but Dassler postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Babe looks to land a combination but Dassler avoids it well.
Babe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dassler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babe wants to control but Dassler postures up.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Babe is looking to reverse the position.
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Dassler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dassler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Babe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adi Dassler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Babe 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raine Babe!
An out of breath Raine Babe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Navin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngolo Kante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Navin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ngolo Kante!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kante has time to react.
Kante swinging wildly here.
Kante with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson cracks Kante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kante under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works Kante's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson jabs Kante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kante scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Kante walks into a jab.
Kante is rocked!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kante counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kante.
Kante looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kante parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kante to escape.
Johnson controls the position.
Kante sneaks back into half guard.
Kante trying to control from the bottom.
Kante moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kante throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Kante's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kante can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kante is looking to reverse the position.
Kante being controlled for a moment.
Kante struggling a bit here.
Kante is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kante tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Kante tries to improve position but can't.
Kante is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Kante counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Kante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kante has Johnson in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navin Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ngolo Kante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Kante with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Kante with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kante can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Kante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Kante's body.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kante doesn't seem bothered though.
Kante is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kante has his takedown stuffed
and Kante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ngolo Kante.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kante shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Kante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kante doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Kante with a good jab.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson lands a jab to Kante's midsection.
Johnson cracks Kante with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kante looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Kante is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
It looks like Ngolo Kante has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navin Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ngolo Kante's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kante seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kante! Johnson dives in looking to finish! Kante is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Santiago Sorias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorias has chosen Fight - Future World Music as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Santiago Sorias!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorias closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Sorias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lauzon blocks the elbow strike.
Lauzon fails to pull guard.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sorias decides to pull guard.
Sorias is controlling Lauzon's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon preventing the sweep.
Lauzon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sorias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon trying to control but Sorias is working from the bottom.
Lauzon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorias managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorias is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sorias keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon throwing strikes from guard but Sorias blocks nicely.
Sorias is wriggling around but Lauzon manages to pass to half guard.
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.
Lauzon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sorias tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.
Lauzon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sorias to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lauzon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lauzon throws a big elbow that misses.
Sorias wants to stand and escape but Lauzon is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sorias has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lauzon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lauzon tests Sorias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sorias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lauzon, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sorias just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauzon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sorias uses from the top position.
Sorias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sorias works over Lauzon with some ground and pound from guard.
Lauzon is looking for a triangle but Sorias pushes his legs off easily.
Sorias trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Sorias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lauzon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sorias trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Lauzon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sorias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorias trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Sorias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lauzon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorias cracks Lauzon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sorias throws out a loose jab but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzon has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Santiago Sorias will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sorias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lauzon. Lauzon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juan Santiago Sorias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorias.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
Sorias throws a body shot but no joy.
Sorias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lauzon defending well as Sorias loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Sorias catches Lauzon right on the button with a cross.
Lauzon rushes Sorias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sorias has Lauzon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sorias pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lauzon tumbling to the mat - Sorias dives into Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon kicks Sorias off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorias throws a front kick aimed at Lauzon's knee but Lauzon avoids it well.
Sorias throws a jab when Lauzon was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Sorias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzon is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to clinch up but Sorias keeps it at a distance.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorias pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorias is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
Sorias can't break the clinch.
Sorias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lauzon pushes Sorias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sorias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorias lands a nice shot to the body.
Sorias letting Lauzon take a breather here.
Lauzon scores with a shot to the side of Sorias's head.
Sorias is stalling here.
Sorias working aggressively here.
Sorias just leaning against Lauzon, taking a breather.
Sorias stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorias scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Sorias looking to slow down the pace here.
Sorias's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juan Santiago Sorias.
Lauzon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorias.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Sorias is having none of it.
Lauzon has closed the distance and engaged Sorias in a clinch.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Sorias blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sorias smiles and moves away.
Lauzon misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Sorias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sorias pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.
Lauzon has Sorias up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorias blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon lands a knee to the body.
Sorias tries to pull guard but Lauzon won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon jumps guard.
Sorias wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lauzon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sorias wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Sorias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sorias slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorias is keen to just control but Lauzon is a slippery customer.
Lauzon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sorias escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sorias!
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.
Sorias trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Santiago Sorias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sorias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzon.
Sorias looks to throw the jab but Lauzon is out of range.
Sorias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lauzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorias moves into range and clinches up with Lauzon.
Sorias misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sorias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sorias stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lauzon.
Lauzon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sorias.
Sorias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lauzon to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Lauzon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sorias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sorias scores with a shoulder strike.
Lauzon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Sorias holds him up against the cage and eventually Lauzon drops back down to his feet.
Sorias swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ben Lauzon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sorias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sorias is trying to trip Lauzon. He has hold of a leg but Lauzon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sorias persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorias tries to stand but Lauzon is controlling from the bottom.
Lauzon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorias wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Sorias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily.
Lauzon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sorias is aware though and is defending well.
Sorias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon working for a triangle but Sorias defends it easily.
Sorias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sorias throws an elbow that misses. Lauzon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sorias's guard. Nice move by Lauzon!
Sorias being controlled here, momentarily.
Lauzon stops Sorias from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sorias controlling the position.
Sorias looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorias, not yet.
Lauzon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lauzon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorias.
Lauzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lauzon has a takedown stuffed.
Juan Santiago Sorias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorias throws a body punch but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon has Sorias up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorias blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Lauzon.
I think Sorias 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Santiago Sorias!
An out of breath Juan Santiago Sorias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fun Fest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Petrucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fun Fest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silvio Petrucci!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrucci throws a sloppy body shot
and Fest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrucci thinking.
Petrucci throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrucci scores with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Fest has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrucci misses the target.
Petrucci shoots in for a takedown but Fest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrucci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fest scrambles back to his feet.
Fest slips a straight right by Petrucci.
Fest blocks the body kick.
Fest digs a good body shot into Petrucci's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Fest. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fest tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Petrucci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrucci.
Petrucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fest throws a looping overhand right but Petrucci ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fest staying out of range there.
Petrucci tries to bum rush Fest with a series of wild strikes but Fest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fest clinches with his opponent.
Fest working aggressively here.
Petrucci works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fest has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrucci off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Petrucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range.
Petrucci lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fest clinches up with Petrucci and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrucci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fest has him pressed against the cage.
Petrucci blocking some punches.
Petrucci jumps guard but Fest stands there with Petrucci around his waist. Petrucci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fun Fest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Petrucci.
Petrucci blocks an uppercut.
Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrucci's elbow.
Petrucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrucci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fest slips a jab from Petrucci.
Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrucci throws out the jab.
Fest defending well as Petrucci loads up on a big left hand.
Petrucci blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Petrucci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrucci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fest manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrucci on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrucci's guard now, I'm sure.
Fest postures up and lands a big shot to Petrucci's brow.
Fest throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrucci looking for a guillotine here but Fest defends easily.
Fest postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fest working some strikes from top position.
Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fest wants to control from the top but Petrucci keeps moving.
Fest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fest works over Petrucci with some ground and pound from guard.
Fest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrucci's head.
Fest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petrucci working a defensive guard here.
Fest chips away with some ground and pound.
Fest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrucci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fest passes Petrucci's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fest scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrucci gets full guard.
Fest is working Petrucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fest's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Petrucci gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fest to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fest stands up over Petrucci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fest is aware though and is defending well.
Fest with a nice head shot there.
Petrucci is rocked!
Fest with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrucci is still in real trouble! Can Fest finish him?
Petrucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fest postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Petrucci covers up, he's hurt! Fest keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fest and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fest can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Walian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
137 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Walian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Shot.
We've been hearing reports that Walian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Walian looks to land a body kick but Shot moved away.
Walian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walian checks a low kick from Shot.
Shot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walian.
Walian takes one on the button.
Shot scores with a decent looking hook.
Walian feints and then cracks Shot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shot down.
Shot lands with a shot to the body.
Walian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walian has closed the distance and engaged Shot in a clinch.
Shot lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walian stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shot.
Walian blocking some punches.
A short left from Walian.
Shot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walian as Shot tries to tie him up.
Walian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot misses with a body punch.
Shot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walian successfully pulls guard.
Walian is looking for a triangle but Shot pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walian controls Shot momentarily but Shot frees himself.
Walian working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shot has passed into half guard!
Shot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shot trying to mount his opponent but Walian defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walian is looking for a sweep. Shot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walian gets back to full guard.
Shot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walian dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walian distracts Shot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walian throws a big right hand that misses.
Walian wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Shot wants to sweep here but Walian controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walian trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
Shot managing to control the position.
Shot wants to sweep here but Walian controlling him for the moment.
Shot keeps trying to improve his position.
Shot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walian.
Shot is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Walian presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Walian throws a punch but it's blocked by Shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Walian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shot tries to stall but Walian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shot tries a body shot but Walian blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Walian fails to land.
Shot breaks from the clinch.
Walian throws a head kick that half lands.
Shot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walian.
Walian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shot but Shot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walian misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Shot misses.
Shot stuffs the takedown attempt from Walian. Walian gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Shot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shot wants to slow Walian down by chopping away at his legs.
Shot gets tackled into the cage by Walian. Walian maintains the clinch.
Walian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shot up against the cage.
Walian manages to break the clinch.
Walian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Shot misses.
A head kick misses from Walian.
Shot avoids the head kick by Walian.
Shot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shot! But no joy.
Shot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walian throws a big shot that misses.
Shot fails to land with a series of punches.
Walian moves in looking to clinch but Shot pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walian sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Shot to the ground! Walian dives into full mount looking to finish!
Shot is rocked!
It looks like Sebastian Shot has been cut.
Walian cracks Shot with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Walian!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kit Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kit Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lee Fernandez's chin.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Fernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kit Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Fernandez in a clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fernandez has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fernandez, up you get!
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fernandez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandez won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fernandez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fernandez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez 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.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandez pulls his head out easily.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Fernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Fernandez is controlling him well.
Fernandez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Fernandez!
Lee Fernandez is the new bantamweight champion!
As Lee Fernandez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Yes"! I am the champion! I am so lost for words right now that I can't explain how I feel!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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291 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
5 - 7 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Miller!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller looks to throw the jab but Kaminski is out of range.
Kaminski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Kaminski slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller works Kaminski's body with a nice hook.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jacek Kaminski has been cut.
Kaminski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kaminski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller lands a big right hand that sends Kaminski crashing to the mat! Miller stays standing though and waves Kaminski back to his feet!
Kaminski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaminski clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaminski.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaminski stalling the fight.
Miller is trying to push Kaminski away but Kaminski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaminski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
It looks like Darius Miller has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski blocks an uppercut.
Kaminski blocks an uppercut.
Kaminski stalling in the clinch.
Kaminski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaminski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaminski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Kaminski.
Miller looks winded!
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaminski blocking some punches.
Kaminski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski is pushing Miller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaminski.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaminski tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miller has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Kaminski.
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!
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaminski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaminski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaminski takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaminski scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski misses with the head strike.
Kaminski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaminski throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaminski avoids the damage to the body.
Kaminski managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the cage.
Kaminski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaminski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaminski.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Kaminski scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaminski scores with a knee to the head.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaminski.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaminski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jacek Kaminski's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaminski obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaminski.
Kaminski has Miller pressed against the cage.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaminski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller is trying to push Kaminski away but Kaminski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaminski trying to land knees to the body.
Kaminski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaminski lands with a light punch inside.
Kaminski blocks an uppercut.
Kaminski is pushing Miller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darius Miller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaminski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaminski moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kaminski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaminski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Kaminski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacek Kaminski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaminski throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Kaminski slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller throws a right and a left that Kaminski avoids nicely.
Kaminski seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaminski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaminski tries to clinch up.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Kaminski is looking to counter punch.
Kaminski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Kaminski lands.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Kaminski blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaminski wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Kaminski closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Kaminski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaminski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaminski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaminski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaminski.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Kaminski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Kaminski is blocking nicely.
Kaminski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
A short uppercut from Kaminski.
Kaminski lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kaminski.
Kaminski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kaminski.
Kaminski misses with a knee strike.
Kaminski scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jacek Kaminski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaminski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Kaminski.
Kaminski wants to stall.
Kaminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaminski is defending well for now.
Kaminski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaminski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaminski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller thuds his right hand into Kaminski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller throws a body punch but Kaminski moves out of range.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaminski closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Miller gets through Kaminski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaminski avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaminski is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Kaminski into the cage.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaminski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Kaminski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaminski leaning against his opponent.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Kaminski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Kaminski moves away and avoids it.
Miller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kaminski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darius Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miller takes a swing at Kaminski's ribcage but misses.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Kaminski slips under a jab from Miller.
Kaminski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKaminski.
Kaminski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaminski throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Kaminski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaminski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaminski is looking to clinch.
Kaminski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Kaminski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaminski misses with a body kick.
Miller digs a good body shot into Kaminski's ribs.
Kaminski slips a jab from Miller.
Kaminski has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Kaminski's ribcage.
Kaminski takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Jacek Kaminski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls for Kaminski to work.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller gets through Kaminski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacek Kaminski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Kaminski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller drops Kaminski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kaminski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacek Kaminski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darius Miller!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaye Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaye Wong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaye Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Newell!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong throws a sloppy head kick and Newell moves out of range easily.
Newell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Newell misses
and Wong counters with a nice uppercut.
Wong lands a front kick.
Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Newell misses with an uppercut.
Newell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Newell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wong lands with a slapping head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Wong as he connects with a hook.
Wong misses with a jab to the body
and Wong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.
Newell feints the counter takedown.
Newell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newell 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.
Newell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newell somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Wong.
The crowd cheers as Wong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newell doesn't seem phased though.
Newell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wong cracks Newell with a good jab.
Newell catches Wong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wong jabs Newell right on the nose. Newell blinks but takes it well.
Wong throws a body punch but Newell moves out of range.
Newell dips to his left and cracks Wong with an uppercut!
Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Newell looks to land a left hand but Wong moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Newell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Duke Newell has been cut.
Wong gets caught flat footed, as Newell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Newell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newell wants to pass the guard but Wong is keeping the position.
Newell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newell wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Wong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Newell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wong checks it well.
Wong is looking to counter with head kicks.
Newell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newell drops his hands momentarily and Wong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newell throws a sloppy body shot
and Wong counters with a straight right hand.
Newell shoots in for a double leg but Wong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wong connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Newell.
Wong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Newell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong stalks Newell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Newell's face. Newell staggers backwards, shaken.
Newell misses with a head kick.
Newell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wong tests Newell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newell.
Wong avoids the body shot from Newell.
Newell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Newell tries to get set, Wong tries to push him back and clinch up but Newell manages to avoid the attempt.
Wong lands with a nice combination. Newell backs away looking to recover.
Wong walks into a jab.
Wong connects with a body shot that sends Newell's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell blocks a jab.
Newell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newell throws a shot from downtown. Wong moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaye Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Newell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Newell.
Wong swings for the body but Newell moves out of range.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wong throwing a counter right hand but Newell manages to avoid it.
Newell forces Wong back against the cage and clinches.
Newell is struggling to control the position.
Wong breaks from the clinch.
Wong scores with a hook.
Kaye Wong is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Newell.
Wong lands a nice shot to the body.
Newell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Newell connects with a leg kick. Wong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newell throws a lazy uppercut
and Wong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newell.
Wong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wong lands a head kick!
Newell tries to land a leg kick but Wong saw it coming and moves away.
Wong misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Newell misses.
Wong throws a shot from downtown. Newell moves away and avoids it.
Wong connects with the punch.
Kaye Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newell has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Newell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newell cracks Wong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell misses with a left hand
and Wong counters with a stiff right hand.
Wong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wong throws a jab but it's blocked by Newell.
Newell misses with a hook
and Wong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newell swings widly with a right hand
and Wong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newell throws a leg kick that misses.
Wong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wong connects with a nice looking jab.
Wong throws a sloppy head kick and Newell moves out of range easily.
Wong misses with a body shot.
Newell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newell thows a leg kick but Wong checks it
and Wong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newell's hands.
Newell throws a leg kick but Wong checks it.
Wong misses with a right hand
letting Newell counter with a right hand.
Newell throws a right hand that misses
and Wong counters with a straight right hand.
Wong lands the left hand.
Newell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newell is looking to chop away at Wong's legs.
Newell misses the shot to the body.
Wong throws a quick counter head kick but Newell was just out of range.
Newell motions for Wong to come forward. Newell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Newell.
The crowd cheers as Wong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newell doesn't seem phased though.
Newell loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Wong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Newell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wong's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong swings for the body but Newell moves out of range.
Newell throws out a loose jab but Wong uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Newell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Wong.
Newell swings for the body but Wong moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newell doesn't seem phased though.
Newell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wong as he avoids it easily.
Wong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newell.
Nice defenses there by Newell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newell lands a jab to Wong's midsection.
No joy there for Wong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newell tests Wong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaye Wong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke Newell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Newell misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Wong misses its target.
Newell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wong counters with a stiff right hand.
Newell looks to land a right hand but Wong moved out of range.
Newell takes one to the side of the head.
Wong throws a hook to the side of Newell's head but Newell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Wong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newell doesn't seem phased though.
Newell is rocked!
Wong throws a monster overhand right that drops Newell! Wong follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaye Wong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Fireball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Fireball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manny Stone!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fireball connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Fireball throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Stone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fireball connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fireball shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stone eats them both and turns towards Fireball to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fireball throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fireball was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Fireball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fireball scores with a kick to the body.
Fireball's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fireball. Beautiful body shot.
Fireball's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Good shot there by Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fireball throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Fireball. Those never looked like landing.
Fireball misses with a body shot.
Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fireball.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fireball wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Fireball is trying to break free.
Fireball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fireball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone lands with a slapping head kick.
Fireball shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Fireball lands with an overhand left.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Fireball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Fireball.
Stone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fireball. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fireball.
Stone jabs Fireball right on the nose. Fireball blinks but takes it well.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fireball but Fireball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fireball closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fireball.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Fireball - just one landing.
Fireball punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Stone misses.
Fireball throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone moves out of range as Fireball strikes.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Fireball moves out of range easily.
Fireball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fireball throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fireball throws out the jab.
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fireball checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Fireball.
Stone with the counter takedown but Fireball avoids it easily.
A jab from Stone misses.
Fireball throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Fireball digs a good hook to Stone's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Fireball wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone misses with a body punch
and Fireball counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone jabs Fireball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fireball throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Fireball thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fireball is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Fireball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Fireball.
We've been told by Fireball's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Stone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Fireball moves out of range easily.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Fireball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fireball misses the shot to the body.
Kid Fireball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fireball bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fireball misses with a wild combination.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fireball has time to react.
Stone takes a swing at Fireball's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fireball on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fireball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Fireball.
Kid Fireball is winning the standup battle so far.
Fireball misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fireball keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fireball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fireball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fireball defends it well.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fireball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fireball slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone connects with a leg kick. Fireball looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fireball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone feints the counter takedown.
Fireball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fireball fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Fireball looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fireball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Fireball shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fireball tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fireball to the ground. Fireball escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Fireball swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fireball takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Fireball.
Fireball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone digs a good hook to Fireball's body.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fireball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Fireball lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Fireball counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Fireball misses.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Fireball moved out of range.
Fireball appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Fireball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fireball's guard.
Stone stops Fireball from standing up.
Stone is in close to Fireball's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stone trying to control but Fireball is working from the bottom.
Fireball wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fireball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fireball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fireball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fireball scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone digs a good hook to Fireball's body.
Nice body punch from Fireball.
Stone throws a body kick that misses
and Fireball counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kid Fireball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fireball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.
Fireball looks for the body kick but Stone saw that one coming.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Fireball counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone throws a hook but Fireball avoids it easily.
Fireball shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stone eats them both and turns towards Fireball to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Fireball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
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!
Fireball misses with a head kick.
And Stone tries to counter it with a takedown but Fireball pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fireball misses with an uppercut.
Fireball misses with a two punch combination.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fireball was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
An attempted straight right counter from Fireball misses the target.
Fireball tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stone punishes Fireball's body with a nice straight punch.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fireball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Fireball.
Stone wants to counter the offense by Fireball and move into the clinch position.
Fireball moves out of range as Stone strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fireball takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fireball stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fireball throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone gets a double leg takedown into Fireball's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Stone is working Fireball over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stone wants to control from the top but Fireball keeps moving.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
Fireball keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone trying to control but Fireball is working from the bottom.
Fireball is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fireball wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fireball misses with a two punch combination.
Stone with the counter takedown but Fireball avoids it easily.
Fireball moves away from the strike by Stone.
Fireball takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fireball is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fireball throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Fireball is just out of range.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Fireball gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Fireball misses with a body shot.
Fireball moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fireball. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fireball just misses with a punch to the body.
Fireball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Fireball looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fireball connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
Kid Fireball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fireball misses with a shot to the body
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone throws a shot to the body.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone tries to clinch there but Fireball circles away.
Fireball was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fireball scores with a nice strike.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fireball pinned against the cage. Fireball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab lands there for Fireball.
Manny Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone throws a low kick, looking for Fireball's leg but Fireball calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Stone.
I think Fireball 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Fireball!
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