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Death Squad 337:Viktor V C'ton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Muratore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plegua has chosen "Blut Royale" by Combichrist as his entrance music. Andy La Plegua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
34 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovanni Muratore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muratore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching La Plegua on his heels. He'll look to pass La Plegua's guard now, I'm sure.
La Plegua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muratore throws a strike but La Plegua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
La Plegua sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muratore is on top in guard.
La Plegua looking for a sweep. Not yet La Plegua, not yet.
Muratore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of La Plegua's head.
La Plegua looking for a sweep. Not yet La Plegua, not yet.
Muratore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
La Plegua controlling the position.
La Plegua wants to sweep here but Muratore controlling him for the moment.
Muratore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muratore passes into half guard.
Muratore passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for La Plegua!
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
La Plegua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muratore scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish La Plegua?
La Plegua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muratore lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Muratore unloading with bombs!
La Plegua is bucking up trying to escape but Muratore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
La Plegua is rocked!
Poor strikes thrown by Muratore there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
La Plegua is still in real trouble! Can Muratore finish him?
Muratore is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. La Plegua can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
La Plegua seems to have recovered his senses.
La Plegua is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratore looking to finish La Plegua with some ground and pound. This is bad for La Plegua!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muratore fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
La Plegua really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muratore putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Muratore throwing strikes but La Plegua bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Muratore keeping moving, preventing La Plegua from controlling successfully.
Muratore is trying to keep La Plegua in close.
Muratore wants to sweep but no luck.
La Plegua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muratore 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua wants to control from the top but Muratore keeps moving.
La Plegua throws a strike but Muratore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Muratore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Plegua is keeping the position for now.
La Plegua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Plegua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Plegua keeping moving, preventing Muratore from controlling successfully.
Muratore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muratore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratore slips nicely into half guard.
Muratore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muratore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muratore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muratore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Muratore misses with a head shot. La Plegua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Muratore scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now La Plegua is on top in guard.
La Plegua is pushing down on Muratore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muratore is fighting to maintain full guard but La Plegua has managed to sneak the leg through.
La Plegua is stalling here. Muratore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! La Plegua seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Muratore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muratore working the strikes but La Plegua uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Muratore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muratore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
La Plegua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Muratore moves out of range of the leg kick from La Plegua.
Muratore lands an overhand right.
Muratore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. La Plegua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
La Plegua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Muratore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so La Plegua is just riding it out for now. Muratore eventually gives up the hold.
Muratore working over La Plegua with some ground and pound. La Plegua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratore is looking to advance position but La Plegua won't allow it.
Giovanni Muratore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muratore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
La Plegua tries to roll over but Muratore keeps him under control.
La Plegua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muratore is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratore is trying to control the action in half guard but La Plegua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muratore is really struggling to control La Plegua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Muratore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
La Plegua is trying to stand up here but Muratore is controlling him well.
Muratore throwing shots but La Plegua is blocking nicely.
La Plegua is trying to get back to full guard.
La Plegua works his way to full guard. Good work.
La Plegua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muratore throwing strikes from guard but La Plegua blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muratore pushing down on La Plegua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muratore is nestled in close to La Plegua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muratore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muratore is looking for a kimura but La Plegua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muratore to get the leverage.
Muratore thows a huge punch but La Plegua dodges it nicely.
La Plegua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muratore.
La Plegua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muratore.
Muratore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muratore is thwarting La Plegua's attempts to control the position.
La Plegua tries to roll over but Muratore keeps him under control.
Muratore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Plegua can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratore trying to control from half guard but La Plegua is working away.
La Plegua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muratore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muratore's back!
Muratore wants to escape the position.
Muratore is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. La Plegua controlling the positon.
Muratore is in bad spot here.
La Plegua not allowing Muratore to control his hands.
Muratore tries to escape but La Plegua has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
La Plegua is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratore manages to reverse the position and now he's in La Plegua's guard. Nice work there by Muratore.
Muratore lands a couple of elbows.
Muratore cracks La Plegua with a solid left hand.
Muratore is working La Plegua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Muratore throwing strikes but missing.
La Plegua wants to sweep here but Muratore controlling him for the moment.
La Plegua controls Muratore momentarily but Muratore frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
La Plegua keeping full guard, as Muratore tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Muratore dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muratore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muratore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muratore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Plegua.
Oooooh!!! La Plegua has knocked Muratore down with a huge combo! La Plegua steps away and waves a wobbly Muratore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Muratore is rocked!
It looks like Giovanni Muratore has been cut.
La Plegua ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Muratore out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy La Plegua!
Our winner, Andy La Plegua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Camacho Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camacho Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Astro Zombies by The Misfits. Tiyapairat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ram Muay. Samak Tiyapairat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Camacho Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho Jr blocks a jab.
Tiyapairat clinches up with Camacho Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiyapairat misses with the head strike.
Camacho Jr tries a body shot but Tiyapairat blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho Jr.
Camacho Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho Jr fails to land.
Camacho Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camacho Jr backwards.
Camacho Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Camacho Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing blow to the side of Camacho Jr's head.
Camacho Jr gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Camacho Jr blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
It looks like Benedict Camacho Jr has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Camacho Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Camacho Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiyapairat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camacho Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Tiyapairat breaks away and moves out of range.
Camacho Jr avoids the body shot from Tiyapairat.
Camacho Jr closes the distance and pushes Tiyapairat back into the cage.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiyapairat rushes Camacho Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho Jr lands an uppercut.
Camacho Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Camacho Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiyapairat misses with a head kick.
Camacho Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Camacho Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiyapairat counters with a leg kick.
Tiyapairat clinches with his opponent.
Camacho Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho Jr fails to land.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Camacho Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camacho Jr misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat is trying to force a seperation but Camacho Jr has the dominant position.
Camacho Jr working aggressively here.
Camacho Jr lands with a right to the head.
Camacho Jr blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camacho Jr is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Camacho Jr's ribcage.
Camacho Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat working Camacho Jr over with knees to the body.
Camacho Jr misses with a body punch.
Camacho Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho Jr's elbow.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Camacho Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat pushes Camacho Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat is trying to push Camacho Jr away but Camacho Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Camacho Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Camacho Jr misses with some punches.
Camacho Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Camacho Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Camacho Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
A short right from Camacho Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Camacho Jr tries a body shot but Tiyapairat blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho Jr.
Camacho Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat blocks a body shot from Camacho Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camacho Jr.
Tiyapairat tries to throw a body punch but Camacho Jr avoids it by throwing Tiyapairat back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho Jr.
Camacho Jr misses with some punches.
Camacho Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiyapairat is trying to force a seperation but Camacho Jr has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tiyapairat - that will leave a mark!
Tiyapairat lands a nice shot that snaps Camacho Jr's head back.
Camacho Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiyapairat working Camacho Jr over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Camacho Jr's ribcage.
Tiyapairat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camacho Jr backwards.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Camacho Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Camacho Jr working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat missing with a left hand there. Camacho Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Camacho Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiyapairat's elbow.
Tiyapairat lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiyapairat, right into the meat.
Camacho Jr drives through and clinches with Tiyapairat against the cage.
Camacho Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tiyapairat controls the action.
Tiyapairat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camacho Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tiyapairat avoids it by throwing Camacho Jr back against the cage.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Camacho Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Camacho Jr tries to work over Tiyapairat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiyapairat has Camacho Jr pushed against the cage.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Camacho Jr won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Camacho Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camacho Jr is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho Jr blocks a body shot from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camacho Jr is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Camacho Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tiyapairat controls the action.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Camacho Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Camacho Jr misses with a body punch.
Camacho Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camacho Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Camacho Jr takes a swing at Tiyapairat's ribcage but misses.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camacho Jr closes the distance and pushes Tiyapairat back into the cage.
Camacho Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Camacho Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiyapairat's elbow.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Camacho Jr blocks with his arms.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Camacho Jr's ribcage.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiyapairat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camacho Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Tiyapairat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiyapairat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camacho Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tiyapairat, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camacho Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camacho Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tiyapairat avoids it by throwing Camacho Jr back against the cage.
Camacho Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Camacho Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot.
Camacho Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camacho Jr's face.
Camacho Jr is rocked!
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
Oh Camacho Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camacho Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tiyapairat avoids it by throwing Camacho Jr back against the cage.
Camacho Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tiyapairat controls the action.
Camacho Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Camacho Jr's ribcage.
Tiyapairat stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Camacho Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tiyapairat moves into the clinch.
Camacho Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Camacho Jr blocks with his arms.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Camacho Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Camacho Jr's ribcage.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Camacho Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat scores with a shot to the side of Camacho Jr's head.
Camacho Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camacho Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiyapairat or not.
Camacho Jr tries to work over Tiyapairat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camacho Jr is defending well for now.
Camacho Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho Jr working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiyapairat. That snapped Camacho Jr's head back.
Camacho Jr clinches.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho Jr.
Camacho Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Camacho Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho Jr's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho Jr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat working Camacho Jr over with knees to the body.
Benedict Camacho Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat prevents a body shot from Camacho Jr.
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiyapairat rushes Camacho Jr with punches - Camacho Jr moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Camacho Jr goes down! Tiyapairat follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here. Douglas has chosen Go For a Soda by Kim Mitchell as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grimm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown. Grimm fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douglas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Douglas trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Douglas works over Grimm with some ground and pound from guard.
Douglas won't allow Grimm to sweep him here.
Grimm is trying to keep Douglas in close.
Douglas stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Douglas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grimm has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Douglas 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 Grimm.
Grimm is looking to regain half guard here but Douglas keeps moving and retains side control.
Douglas lands some shots froms side control.
Grimm can't do much from the bottom here.
Douglas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grimm is looking to reverse the position.
Douglas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grimm some visible discomfort.
Grimm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grimm gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimm tries to get to full guard but Douglas has control of the leg.
Douglas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimm's head.
Grimm wants to get back to full guard.
Grimm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Douglas is working away from the top position though.
Douglas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grimm is trying to maintain the position but Douglas is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimm wants to control the action here but instead Douglas manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to hold on but Douglas pushes him away.
Grimm is trying to escape the mount.
Douglas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grimm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Douglas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Douglas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grimm looks a forlorn figure.
Douglas punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grimm can't escape the position.
BOOM! Douglas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grimm tries to reverse the position but Douglas maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grimm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Grimm slips under a jab.
Grimm throws a quick counter kick to the body but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Douglas lands a front kick.
Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy.
Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Douglas misses.
Douglas scores with a shot to the body.
Grimm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Grimm throws a big counter combination but Douglas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm slips under a jab.
Grimm throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Douglas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jack Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Grimm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimm connects with a single shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grimm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimm throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
And Douglas responds with a good body kick, but Grimm manages to step out the way in time.
Grimm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grimm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Douglas counters with a nice body kick.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Douglas lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimm's head.
Douglas tried to score with a low kick but Grimm checks it.
Grimm lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas tries to work over Grimm's front leg with a kick but Grimm checks it.
Grimm throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Grimm throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Grimm works over Douglas's head and body with a nice combination.
Douglas thuds a left hand into Grimm's body.
Douglas throws a right hand that Grimm ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimm also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Douglas, as that shot connected.
Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Douglas.
Douglas jabs at Grimm's body.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimm!
Nice jab there from Douglas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Douglas lands.
Grimm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Douglas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Douglas misses with a looping right.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Grimm sees coming a mile off.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grimm momentarily.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Douglas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Grimm cracks Douglas with an open hand slap.
Grimm throws a body kick that misses.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Grimm misses
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimm moves out of range of the body kick from Douglas.
Grimm misses with a hook
and Douglas counters with a good, hard body kick but Grimm shrugs it off.
Grimm throws out a leg kick but Douglas moves out of range and Grimm only half commits.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Grimm avoids it with no problem.
Grimm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Douglas is able to avoid easily.
Grimm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimm is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Douglas scores with a spinning back kick!
Douglas thows a body kick. Grimm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm lands a head kick. Douglas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimm throws a push kick but Douglas slaps the foot to one side.
Douglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Grimm has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grimm 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.
Douglas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grimm takes a step back to recover.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimm.
Douglas thows a leg kick but Grimm checks it
and Grimm counters with a nice body kick.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimm blocks a leg kick.
Douglas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimm.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
A jab from Grimm finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses
and Douglas counters with a three punch combo that has Grimm backing up. Grimm nods at Douglas to acknowledge the strikes.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Grimm.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Douglas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Douglas throws a front kick that sends Grimm stumbling back into the cage.
Auguste Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a body shot
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Grimm looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away.
Grimm misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Grimm is out of range.
Douglas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Grimm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Grimm.
A jab from Douglas finds it's way through Grimm's defenses.
Douglas misses with a leg kick
and Grimm counters with a nice leg kick.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Grimm appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas moves out of range as Grimm throws a body kick.
Douglas thinks about the counter body kick.
Grimm throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Douglas checks a low kick from Grimm.
Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimm appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Douglas.
Douglas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas lands a nice shot that snaps Grimm's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grimm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Douglas jabs Grimm right on the nose. Grimm blinks but takes it well.
Grimm misses with a left hand
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimm is rocked!
Grimm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Grimm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimm swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy.
Douglas drops Grimm with a big left hand! Grimm is injured, injured bad! Douglas jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Douglas!
Jack Douglas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blood Warriors. Michael Hayes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Vega's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vega's head backwards.
Good shot there by Vega.
Vega shoots and misses
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Vega backing up. Vega nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayes throws a sloppy body shot
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hayes throws out a powerful jab.
Vega misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayes lands a right hook to the body.
Hayes closes the distance and pushes Vega back into the cage.
Vega tries for a takedown but Hayes manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.
Hayes avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Hayes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Hayes - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayes.
Good body shot from Hayes.
Hayes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hayes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegas head.
Hayes takes an elbow to the temple.
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hayes's brow.
Hayes blocks an elbow strike.
Hayes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vega looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega is working for takedown but Hayes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hayes lands a good knee to the midsection. Vega won't want to take too many of those.
Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hayes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Hayes lands a knee to the body.
Hayes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hayes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Hayes lands a body shot.
Hayes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vega is rocked!
Hayes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes jerks Vega's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Vega drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Hayes goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Hayes because Vega was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Michael Hayes!
A victorious Michael Hayes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanfield has chosen Legendary as his entrance music. Marlo Stanfield will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield connects with a jab.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes clinches up with Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes crunches a lovely knee into Stanfield's ribcage.
Stanfield wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Stanfield blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanfield can't break the clinch.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Stanfield blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes just leaning against Stanfield, taking a breather.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanfield controls his hands.
Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Stanfield has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stanfield lands a left and a right that send Barnes crashing to the mat, dazed. Stanfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Barnes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes clinches.
Barnes has Stanfield pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pushes Stanfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes effectively controlling the action here.
Stanfield can't break the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Barnes to work.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
A frustrated look appears on Stanfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pushes Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stanfield's face.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes prevents Stanfield from breaking the clinch.
Barnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Barnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
Stanfield misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes closes the distance but Stanfield moves to the side
and Stanfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanfield digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Stanfield defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Stanfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Stanfield.
Barnes defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanfield lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stanfield tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield takes a shot to the head.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Stanfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Stanfield is rocked!
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stanfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Stanfield is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Barnes just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Stanfield has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brady Barnes!
Brady Barnes very nearly forgot to thank The Empire Clothing and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Victor Zsasz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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143 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
34 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Binse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
56 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Zsasz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binse throws a hook but Zsasz avoids it easily.
Binse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsasz is looking to land body kicks.
Binse has managed to clinch.
Binse has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zsasz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Binse blocks it with crossed arms.
Zsasz with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Binse.
Binse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Binse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zsasz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zsasz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zsasz scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Binse.
Zsasz throws a right hand that misses
and Binse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Binse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binse struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsasz controls his hands.
Binse misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Zsasz as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zsasz tries a body shot but Binse blocks it.
Zsasz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsasz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zsasz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Binse.
Zsasz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that misses.
Binse looks to land a body kick but Zsasz moved away.
Binse moves to clinch but Zsasz breaks away
and Zsasz counters with a nice uppercut.
Binse darts in and clinches Zsasz up against the cage.
Binse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zsasz misses with a knee to the head.
Binse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Binse struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsasz controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zsasz pushes Binse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsasz lands a shoulder strike.
Binse lands a body shot.
Binse misses with a punch to the body.
Binse is leaning against Zsasz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Binse misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Zsasz.
Binse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zsasz has had enough of the clinch but Binse keeps him there for the moment.
Zsasz prevents a body shot from Binse.
Binse blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binse.
Zsasz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zsasz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Binse has managed to clinch.
Binse tries to work over Zsasz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Binse as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse misses with a punch to the body.
Zsasz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binse.
Victor Zsasz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Binse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsasz. Zsasz obviously looking to wear him down.
Zsasz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Binse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zsasz, pushing him back against the cage.
Zsasz has a couple of punches blocked by Binse.
A short uppercut from Binse.
Zsasz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zsasz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zsasz looking to throw knees to the head but Binse is blocking nicely.
Binse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Binse.
Zsasz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zsasz misses with a body punch.
Binse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zsasz backwards.
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!
Binse misses with some punches.
Zsasz blocks a body shot from Binse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse digs a right hand underneath Zsasz's ribcage. Zsasz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Binse.
Zsasz tries to land knees in the clinch but Binse avoids the damage to the body.
Zsasz breaks the clinch.
Binse blocks a head kick by Zsasz.
Binse checks the leg kick.
Zsasz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Binse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Binse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Binse moves in looking to clinch but Zsasz pushes him off.
Zsasz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Binse.
Binse darts in trying to clinch
and Zsasz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Binse's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsasz misses with a lunging right hand
and Binse counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Christopher Binse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zsasz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Binse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsasz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Binse wants to clinch.
Binse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zsasz.
Victor Zsasz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Binse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zsasz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsasz misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Binse looks to throw the jab but Zsasz is out of range.
Zsasz takes one to the chin there.
Zsasz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Binse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Binse thinks about countering with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Binse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsasz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Binse.
Binse clinches up against the cage.
Zsasz is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Binse.
Zsasz tries to circle away but Binse has him pinned against the cage.
Zsasz throws a head punch that misses.
Zsasz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Binse blocks the low kick.
Binse went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zsasz tries a low kick but Binse avoids it.
Binse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zsasz checks a leg kick.
Zsasz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zsasz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Binse moves out of range of the leg kick from Zsasz.
Binse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Binse fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Zsasz coming out on top.
Binse wants to clinch up but Zsasz keeps it at a distance.
Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Binse.
Binse throws out a loose jab but Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Christopher Binse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Binse tries to clinch there but Zsasz circles away.
Zsasz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Binse shoots in but Zsasz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Binse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Zsasz misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Binse moved away.
Binse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zsasz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binse closes the distance and clinches.
Zsasz throws a head punch that misses.
Binse misses with the head strike.
Binse blocks a body shot from Zsasz.
Binse misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zsasz.
Zsasz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zsasz is trying to force a seperation but Binse has the dominant position.
Zsasz prevents a body shot from Binse.
Zsasz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zsasz lands with a good body shot.
Binse is looking to clinch but Zsasz is avoiding it.
Binse drives through and clinches with Zsasz against the cage.
Binse lands a nice shot to the body.
Binse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse blocking some punches.
Zsasz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Binse tries to clinch but Zsasz is having none of it.
Zsasz avoids the head kick by Binse.
Binse throws a hook but Zsasz blocks it.
Binse throws a hook to the side of Zsasz's head but Zsasz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Binse tests Zsasz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Binse.
Binse looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Binse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zsasz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zsasz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Binse moves out of range as Zsasz throws a body kick.
Binse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Binse lands a right hook to the body.
Binse drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Zsasz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Binse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Binse moves into the clinch successfully.
Zsasz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Binse is defending well for now.
Binse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zsasz breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsasz scores with a leg kick.
Binse throws a series of punches but Zsasz avoids them all with ease.
Binse ducks right into an uppercut from Zsasz.
Zsasz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Binse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Binse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zsasz counters with a good low kick that Binse was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse rushes Zsasz and presses him up against the cage.
Binse tries to work over Zsasz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zsasz has a couple of punches blocked by Binse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Zsasz.
Binse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zsasz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Binse defending well as Zsasz loads up on a big left hand.
Zsasz swats away the attempt to clinch by Binse.
Binse misses with a few strikes there.
Zsasz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binse. That did some damage!
Binse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Binse counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsasz throws a hook but Binse avoids it easily.
Binse tries to clinch up but Zsasz circles away and keeps his distance.
Zsasz gets tackled into the cage by Binse. Binse maintains the clinch.
Zsasz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Binse's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsasz's elbow.
Binse tries to throw a body punch but Zsasz avoids it by throwing Binse back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Binse as the two fighters clinch.
Zsasz tries to work over Binse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binse tries to work over Zsasz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binse misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Binse.
Zsasz blocks a body shot from Binse.
Zsasz blocks an uppercut.
Zsasz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Binse tries to clinch up.
Binse swings for the body but Zsasz moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Binse blocks the leg kick.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Binse throws a right and a left that Zsasz avoids nicely.
Zsasz digs a good hook to Binse's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zsasz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Binse lands a hook that snaps the head of Zsasz backwards.
Zsasz tries a knee to the head but Binse blocks it.
Zsasz is trying to push Binse away but Binse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Binse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Binse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zsasz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zsasz misses with a knee strike.
Zsasz breaks the clinch.
Zsasz lands with a shot to the body.
Binse misses the body punch
and Zsasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsasz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Binse connects with the punch.
Binse moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse is looking to clinch but Zsasz is avoiding it.
Binse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsasz throws a body punch but Binse moves out of range.
Zsasz throws a body kick that misses.
Zsasz leaves Binse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Binse.
Binse manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zsasz on his heels. He'll look to pass Zsasz's guard now, I'm sure.
Zsasz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Binse is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Christopher Binse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Binse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zsasz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Binse thows a leg kick but Zsasz checks it
and Zsasz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binse seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Zsasz.
I think Zsasz 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Zsasz!
A victorious Victor Zsasz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keto Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Dong Uk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keto Belle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belle misses with the ground and pound.
Uk struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Belle.
Uk sneaks back into half guard.
Uk tries to roll over but Belle keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uk defending well though.
Belle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belle is trying to control the action in half guard but Uk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belle content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk gets back to full guard.
Uk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Uk holds on and takes a little breather.
Belle postures up.
Belle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belle looking to sit in guard and control but Uk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belle has control of Uk's left arm, preventing Uk from doing any damage.
Uk trying to control but Belle is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Uk looking to pass the guard.
Uk is working hard here to advance position.
Uk advances to half guard.
Uk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uk trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle gets full guard.
Belle is pulling down on Uk's head. It's preventing any offense from Uk, at least for the moment.
Belle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Uk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Uk does no damage.
We've been told by Uk's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Belle.
A jab from Uk finds it's way through Belle's defenses.
It looks like Keto Belle has been cut.
Uk looks to land a combination but Belle avoids it well.
Belle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uk back to the cage. Belle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Uk lands a leg kick that knocks Belle off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Belle. Those never looked like landing.
Uk throws a right hand that Belle ducks under and follows up with a left that Belle also avoids with ease.
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!
Uk scores with a jab. Belle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uk throws a right and a left that Belle avoids nicely.
Belle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uk.
Uk misses with a two punch combination.
Uk misses with a wild combination.
Belle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Belle throws a nice looking combination but Uk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uk swats away the attempt to clinch by Belle.
Dong Uk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uk looks to land a combination but Belle avoids it well.
Uk cracks Belle with an open hand slap.
Uk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belle.
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 Dong Uk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keto Belle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belle tries to clinch up but Uk circles away and keeps his distance.
Uk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uk ducks under a wild hook from Belle.
Uk missing with a left hand there. Belle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belle throws a nice looking combination but Uk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Belle misses.
Belle throws a poor cross that misses
and Uk counters with a series of strikes. Belle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Belle connects with a single shot there.
Uk avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Belle looks to move away, Uk throws a big counter combo but Belle just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uk.
Belle slips a jab and a cross from Uk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uk missing with a left hand there. Belle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uk dodges the punch combination from Belle.
Belle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uk!
Keto Belle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Uk tries to bench press Belle off him but Belle keeps the position.
Uk is not content to let Belle control the position.
Belle scoring with punches and elbows.
Belle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Uk!
Uk is desperately trying to improve his position but Belle has a good base and remains in mount.
Belle avoids the attempt from Uk to control.
Uk is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Belle cracks Uk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uk is looking to improve his position but Belle isn't that keen on the idea.
Uk is squirming around, avoiding Belle's attempts to control the action.
Belle with a couple of short strikes.
Belle looking to ground and pound but Uk is blocking nicely.
Belle working Uk over with strikes here.
Belle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Belle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uk's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belle breaks from Uk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Uk is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk wants to hold on but Belle pushes him away.
Belle with shots to the head and body - Uk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Uk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belle working Uk over with strikes here.
Belle controlling from the full mount.
Uk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Belle keeping full guard, as Uk tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belle is on top in guard.
Belle postures up in Uk's guard and throws a big left but Uk blocks it.
Uk seems to have got his legs back now.
Belle is fighting to break Uk's control of his arms but Uk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belle won't allow Uk to sweep him here.
Uk can't keep his opponent in guard - Belle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belle is looking for submissions but instead, Uk has regained full guard.
Uk has his hands on Belle's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uk trying to control the position.
Uk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belle.
Belle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belle cracks Uk with a solid left hand.
Uk being controlled here, momentarily.
Belle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keto Belle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keto Belle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Belle scores with a nice right hand.
Belle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uk throws a right hand that Belle ducks under and follows up with a left that Belle also avoids with ease.
Belle jabs Uk right on the nose. Uk blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uk throws a looping overhand right but Belle ducks down to avoid it.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Uk got wobbled bad by a big combination! Belle presses forward with punches and knees until Uk stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Uk closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keto Belle!
A relieved looking Keto Belle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rami Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris's entrance music is Jedi Theme Music. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rami Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCormick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCormick manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
McCormick thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCormick misses with a looping left.
Harris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and McCormick moves out of range easily.
McCormick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harris thumps McCormick with a low kick.
McCormick throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCormick throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
McCormick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
McCormick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCormick blocks a head kick by Harris.
McCormick throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
McCormick throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris feints and then cracks McCormick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCormick down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. McCormick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - McCormick had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by McCormick as he connects with a hook.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but McCormick is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris slips under a jab from McCormick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCormick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCormick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCormick throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCormick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from McCormick misses.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCormick.
Harris dives in and scores a takedown into McCormick's guard.
McCormick 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.
McCormick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harris wants to control from the top but McCormick keeps moving.
McCormick wants to hit a switch here but Harris passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCormick there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCormick has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Harris's lack of action.
McCormick wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Harris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harris trying to control the action but McCormick 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 Rami Harris will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCormick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCormick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCormick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
McCormick misses with an uppercut
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Rami Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCormick lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
McCormick moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but McCormick manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCormick avoids the head kick by Harris.
Rami Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but McCormick gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from McCormick misses.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris thuds his right hand into McCormick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCormick can do to turn this around?
McCormick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCormick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris throws a leg kick
and McCormick counters with a right hand to the body.
McCormick throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
McCormick throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Harris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCormick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCormick is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCormick drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCormick is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris cracks McCormick with a hook to the temple - McCormick is on wobbly legs here! Harris swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McCormick falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Harris wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rami Harris!
An out of breath Rami Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
50 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channings scores with a punch to the head.
Channings misses with a series of wild punches.
Channings shoots in looking for a takedown but Kulakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Channings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Channings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Channings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kulakov.
Channings's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulakov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Channings scrambles back to his feet.
Kulakov swings for the body but Channings moves out of range.
Channings tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kulakov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Channings has time to react.
Channings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kulakov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kulakov staying out of range there.
Kulakov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Channings avoids the body shot from Kulakov.
Channings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kulakov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kulakov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulakov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Channings.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulakov's waist but Kulakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Channings off to one side.
Viktor Kulakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Channings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Channings circles away quickly and effectively.
Channings looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Channings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Channings lands with a right hand.
Channings feints and then cracks Kulakov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kulakov down.
Channings just misses with a punch to the body.
Channings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kulakov misses with a looping left.
Kulakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Channings.
Channings thuds a left hand into Kulakov's body.
Kulakov swings for the body but Channings moves out of range.
Kulakov swings for the body but Channings moves out of range.
Channings misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov slips a straight right by Channings.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Channings.
Channings ducks under a wild hook from Kulakov.
Channings moves out of range as Kulakov strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Kulakov misses.
Kulakov throws a right hand that Channings ducks under and follows up with a left that Channings also avoids with ease.
Channings uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Channings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Channings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Channings has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Channings fails to land with a series of punches.
Channings manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kulakov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kulakov's guard now, I'm sure.
Channings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Channings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Channings is working Kulakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulakov is looking to stand up but Channings isn't so interested in that idea.
Channings distracts Kulakov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kulakov wants to stand and escape but Channings is having none of it.
Channings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Channings is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulakov has wrist control.
Channings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kulakov's head.
Channings throwing strikes from guard but Kulakov blocks nicely.
Channings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulakov is keeping the position for now.
Channings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Channings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Channings stops Kulakov from standing up.
Channings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kulakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Channings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Channings throws a big right hand that misses.
Channings stops Kulakov from standing up.
Channings trying to control but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Channings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clayton Channings will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Channings moves out of range.
Channings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Channings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Channings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulakov.
Channings throws out a counter right but Kulakov avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Channings misses.
Kulakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Channings looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Channings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulakov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulakov has escaped and now he's on top!
Channings looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kulakov has picked Channings up and slammed him! Channings can't keep hold of the triangle and Kulakov manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings is looking for a sweep.
Kulakov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Channings to his feet.
A slow jab from Kulakov misses its intended target.
Channings moves into range and connects with a jab.
Channings takes one to the chin there.
Channings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulakov.
Kulakov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Channings to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kulakov kicks Channings off and gets to his feet.
Kulakov throws an overhand right that lands on Channings's shoulder, as Channings tries to avoid the shot.
Channings with the counter takedown but Kulakov avoids it easily.
Kulakov throws a combination that misses
and Channings counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channings throws a big right hand that misses.
Channings throws a big right hand that misses.
Channings throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Channings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kulakov pushes Channings off and gets back to his feet.
Kulakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulakov throws a sloppy body shot
and Channings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulakov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Channings avoids the body shot from Kulakov.
Channings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body punch from Kulakov.
Channings throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulakov.
Channings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Channings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Channings prevents Kulakov from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Channings connects with a nice short shot to Kulakov's temple.
Kulakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Channings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Channings looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulakov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Channings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Channings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Channings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.
Channings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Channings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Channings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulakov keeps working.
Channings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Channings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings is nestled in close to Kulakov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Channings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kulakov tries to kick Channings off but Channings keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Channings wants to pass the guard but Kulakov is defending well.
Kulakov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Channings.
Channings won't allow Kulakov to get back to his feet.
Channings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kulakov wants to stand up but Channings is controlling him.
Kulakov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Channings off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Channings swings for the body but Kulakov moves out of range.
As Channings looks to move away, Kulakov throws a big counter combo but Channings just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clayton Channings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kulakov misses with a body shot.
Channings with the counter takedown but Kulakov avoids it easily.
Kulakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Channings.
Channings slips under a jab.
Kulakov misses with a wild body shot.
Channings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Channings throws a looping overhand right but Kulakov ducks down to avoid it.
Channings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Channings connects with a looping right hand.
Channings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kulakov misses with a few strikes there.
Channings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Channings gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Channings's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Channings cracks Kulakov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Channings is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulakov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kulakov parries the strikes from Channings easily there. Channings is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kulakov to escape.
Channings grinds an elbow into Kulakov's temple.
The ground and pound from Channings seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kulakov tries to escape but Channings is in control.
Channings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Channings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Channings in side control lands a decent elbow.
Channings lands some shots froms side control.
Channings working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Channings's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Channings working the ground and pound from side control.
Channings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulakov keeps working.
Kulakov dodges the ground and pound from Channings.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov is pushing Channings's head away, looking to escape. Channings manages to hold on to the position though.
Channings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Channings trying to control the action but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
Kulakov dodges the ground and pound from Channings.
Channings in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kulakov is pushing Channings's head away, looking to escape. Channings manages to hold on to the position though.
Kulakov is not content to let Channings control the position.
Channings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kulakov is pushing Channings's head away, looking to escape. Channings manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings working the ground and pound from side control.
Kulakov tries to escape but Channings is in control.
Channings fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Channings scores with punches from side control.
Kulakov taking a bit of punishment here - Channings scoring with strikes.
Channings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulakov keeps working.
Kulakov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Channings throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kulakov.
Kulakov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulakov misses with a hook.
Channings gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kulakov counter with a right hand.
Channings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulakov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov gets caught napping as Channings dives in and scores a takedown. Kulakov manages to retain guard.
Clayton Channings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Kulakov wants to stand but Channings is controlling the position.
Channings throws a big elbow that misses.
Channings trying to control but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
Kulakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Channings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kulakov keeping moving, preventing Channings from controlling successfully.
Channings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Channings wants to control from the top but Kulakov keeps moving.
Channings seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Viktor Kulakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clayton Channings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Channings throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Channings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Channings winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Channings!
A pretty intense looking Clayton Channings took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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