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T162 Spillane vs Rubin IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chim comes to the cage accompanied by David Guetta & Showtek - Bad ft. Vassy. Alaniz has chosen Beck - Loser as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Great elbows
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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
31 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Borin Chim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Alaniz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaniz throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Chim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Alaniz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alaniz or perhaps it was just good defense by Chim, which made it look bad.
Chim throwing a counter right hand but Alaniz manages to avoid it.
Chim thuds his shin into the meat of Alaniz's side.
Alaniz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alaniz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chim.
Alaniz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alaniz thows a huge punch but Chim dodges it nicely.
Chim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alaniz.
Alaniz thows a huge punch but Chim dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz is working for a kimura but Chim is defending it quite comfortably.
Chim is trying to maintain the position but Alaniz is very close to passing his half guard.
Chim tries to get to full guard but Alaniz has control of the leg.
Alaniz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chim is trying to maintain the position but Alaniz is very close to passing his half guard.
Alaniz is nestled in close to Chim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alaniz thows a huge punch but Chim dodges it nicely.
Chim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alaniz.
Alaniz throwing shots but Chim is blocking nicely.
Alaniz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chim's head.
Chim moves into full guard.
Alaniz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alaniz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alaniz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chim's head.
It looks like Borin Chim has been cut.
Alaniz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alaniz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chim controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chim controls his leg.
Alaniz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaniz tries to pass to full mount but Chim defends it.
Alaniz lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Alaniz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borin Chim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chim throws a head kick that misses
and Alaniz counters with a nice body shot.
Chim scores with a leg kick.
Chim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Donk. Chim catches Alaniz right on the button with a cross.
Alaniz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alaniz fails with a takedown attempt.
Chim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaniz moves away.
Borin Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaniz shoots for a double leg takedown but Chim sprawls well. He's pushed Alaniz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaniz.
A countering left hand to the body from Alaniz misses.
Alaniz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chim's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaniz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz dives in and grabs Chim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chim pushes down on Alaniz's head and hops out.
Borin Chim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
Alaniz thows a body kick. Chim tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Charlie Alaniz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alaniz.
Alaniz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chim.
Alaniz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chim blocks it well.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chim sprawls well. Chim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alaniz gets slowly back to his feet.
Alaniz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Chim.
A shot to the liver by Chim. Beautiful body shot.
Borin Chim is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim connects with a single shot there.
Chim is looking to wear down Alaniz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alaniz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Chim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alaniz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alaniz is looking to clinch but Chim is avoiding it.
Alaniz tries to bum rush Chim with a series of wild strikes but Chim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chim throws a jab but it's blocked by Alaniz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alaniz.
Alaniz throws a head kick that misses.
Chim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaniz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alaniz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alaniz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alaniz shoots for a takedown but Chim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chim throws a head kick that misses.
Alaniz darts in looking for a takedown but Chim gets double underhooks and turns Alaniz into the cage.
Chim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaniz moves away.
Chim looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaniz is just out of range.
Chim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chim wants it to stay on the feet.
Chim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chim.
Chim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chim lands with a slapping head kick.
Chim scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaniz wants to control but Chim is keeping him busy.
Chim tries to roll over but Alaniz keeps him under control.
Chim is working hard here to advance position.
Chim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alaniz trying to control from half guard but Chim is working away.
Alaniz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borin Chim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Borin Chim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alaniz shoots for a double leg takedown but Chim sprawls well. He's pushed Alaniz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alaniz is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Alaniz.
Chim lands with a straight right. Alaniz didn't see that one coming.
Alaniz darts in looking for a takedown but Chim gets double underhooks and turns Alaniz into the cage.
Alaniz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Chim.
Alaniz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chim can pounce on him.
Chim throws a hook to the side of Alaniz's head but Alaniz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz fails to land the takedown.
Borin Chim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
Chim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chim misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim lands a body shot.
Alaniz fails with a takedown attempt.
Chim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alaniz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chim misses with a kick to the body.
Chim circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alaniz.
Alaniz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chim to the mat! Chim manages to get full guard.
Chim has control of Alaniz's left arm, preventing Alaniz from doing any damage.
Chim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chim wants to control from the top but Alaniz keeps moving.
Alaniz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Chim trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaniz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chim throwing strikes from guard but Alaniz blocks nicely.
Chim postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chim throws a big shot that misses.
Alaniz fails with a takedown attempt.
Chim misses with a body shot.
Chim looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaniz is just out of range.
Chim lands with a nice body punch.
Chim connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaniz tries to clinch but Chim is having none of it.
Alaniz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chim throws a body punch but Alaniz moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borin Chim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borin Chim!
Borin Chim made sure to mention his sponsor, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview.
The defeated Charlie Alaniz had this to say: 'congratulations, who will the next one to beat me?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Incheol Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Incheol Wonha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonha dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Wonha lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wonha if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wonha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Incheol Wonha has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wonha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wonha rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Wonha counters by clinching up.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Wonha - that landed with a thud.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wonha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wonha is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
A head kick by Ferguson misses
and Wonha counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Wonha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferguson throws a push kick but Wonha slaps the foot to one side.
Wonha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wonha.
Wonha lands a head kick. Ferguson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Turd Ferguson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Wonha.
We've been told by Wonha's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferguson throws a push kick but Wonha slaps the foot to one side.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wonha scores with a shot to the body.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonha swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonha throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Wonha tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Wonha throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Wonha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wonha takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Wonha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wonha throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wonha has double underhooks.
Wonha lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Wonha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson takes a swing at Wonha's ribcage but misses.
Wonha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wonha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wonha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wonha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonha lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.
Wonha blocks the body kick.
Wonha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.
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 Incheol Wonha will probably get the nod.
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!
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
It looked like Wonha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wonha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson tries to work over Wonha's front leg with a kick but Wonha checks it.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wonha misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a leg kick.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Wonha throws a nice head kick!
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Wonha saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Wonha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Wonha's leg. Wonha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wonha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Wonha moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wonha thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wonha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferguson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wonha dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
Wonha connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
Wonha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wonha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Wonha moves out of range.
Wonha moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
Wonha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wonha.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wonha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferguson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wonha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ferguson can turn it around.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wonha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turd Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Ferguson walks into a left hand.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wonha misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a push kick but Wonha slaps the foot to one side.
Wonha cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Wonha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Wonha does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wonha is out of range.
Wonha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wonha throws a leg kick
and Wonha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing.
Wonha rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Wonha.
Despite the aggression on Ferguson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Incheol Wonha will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses
and Wonha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wonha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.
Wonha throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Wonha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wonha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wonha takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Wonha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wonha blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonha closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson is trying to push Wonha away but Wonha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wonha throws an elbow but misses.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Wonha looking to stall.
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonha closes the distance and clinches.
Wonha missing with knees to the body.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to break free but Wonha has control.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wonha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turd Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Wonha throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson lands an overhand right.
Wonha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wonha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wonha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Incheol Wonha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wonha thows a leg kick but Ferguson checks it
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pushes Wonha away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a lazy head kick
and Wonha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Wonha misses its target.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonha avoids a kick to the body.
Wonha is looking to clinch.
Ferguson thinks about the counter body kick.
Wonha lands a body shot.
Wonha moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonha blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Wonha prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wonha.
Wonha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wonha tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wonha doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson gets tackled into the cage by Wonha. Wonha maintains the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wonha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Chaolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Loosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Chaolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Loosa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loosa avoids the body shot from Chaolan.
Loosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaolan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Loosa just manages to avoid it.
Chaolan is looking to slow Loosa down with leg kicks.
Loosa is looking to clinch.
Victor Loosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaolan throws out the jab.
Chaolan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loosa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaolan.
Loosa jabs Chaolan right on the nose. Chaolan blinks but takes it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Loosa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chaolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Loosa.
Loosa jabs Chaolan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Chaolan.
Chaolan throws a head kick but Loosa moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Chaolan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loosa throws a shot from downtown. Chaolan moves away and avoids it.
Chaolan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loosa's calf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loosa, as that shot connected.
Loosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaolan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaolan on the side of the head.
Loosa cracks a nice hook into Chaolan's ribs.
A big right from Loosa misses.
Chaolan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loosa misses with a looping left.
Chaolan connects with a nice looking jab.
Loosa misses with a jab to the body
and Chaolan counters with a leg kick.
Chaolan connects with a high kick.
Loosa throws the left hand but Chaolan avoids the punch easily.
Chaolan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Loosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaolan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chaolan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Chaolan.
Loosa misses with an uppercut.
Chaolan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaolan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Chaolan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loosa wants to clinch up but Chaolan keeps it at a distance.
Chaolan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Loosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loosa.
Chaolan scores with a head kick.
Loosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaolan.
Chaolan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Loosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Chaolan scores with a four punch combination!
Loosa misses with a left hand
and Chaolan counters with a nice uppercut.
Loosa fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chaolan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chaolan looks to clinch but Loosa throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chaolan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Victor Loosa!
A victorious Victor Loosa 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Driving Blind. 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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148 lbs
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156 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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
And Henley tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Hermano.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henley with the counter takedown but Hermano avoids it easily.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Henley misses with a hook. Hermano ducked under it nicely.
Henley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hermano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hermano 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.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hermano is trying to keep Henley in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henley wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Henley with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley lands a couple of digs.
Henley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hermano trying to keep a closed guard but Henley is proving a slippery customer.
Henley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henley is working Hermano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henley works over Hermano with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hermano is working Henley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermano defends it easily.
Henley looking for a sweep. Not yet Henley, not yet.
Henley looking to control.
Henley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Hermano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henley has momentary wrist control but Hermano slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano scoring with some ground and pound.
Hermano content to stall in guard here.
Henley has Hermano pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Henley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henley. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermano is looking to counter punch.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Henley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henley clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermano swings widly with a right hand
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henley throws a hook to the side of Hermano's head but Hermano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Hermano tenderised Henley's leg. Henley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Henley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermano thinking.
Hermano feints and then cracks Henley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henley down.
Henley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Henley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henley prevents Hermano from improving his position.
Henley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hermano is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hermano's head.
Henley stays in close to Hermano's body and controls the position.
Henley scoring with some ground and pound.
Henley 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henley looking to pass the guard.
Hermano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Henley looking to sit in guard and control but Hermano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermano passes into side control.
The referee asks Hermano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hermano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
Hermano wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
Henley throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermano landing a few strikes.
Henley struggling a bit here.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henley keeps working.
Henley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ben Henley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Henley defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henley's calf.
Henley gets caught flat footed, as Hermano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hermano escapes and throws Henley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Henley tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano lands a nice forearm strike.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henley keeps working.
Henley tries to bench press Hermano off him but Hermano keeps the position.
Henley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henley manages to get back to half guard.
Henley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henley is not content to let Hermano control the position.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henley wants to control but Hermano passes easily into half guard.
Hermano is trying to control the action in half guard but Henley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermano thows a huge punch but Henley dodges it nicely.
Hermano is just content to waste time from the top position. Henley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Henley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermano connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henley looking to control.
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermano passes into half guard.
Henley trying to hold on to Hermano's head to control him but Hermano postures up.
Henley wants to control the action here but instead Hermano manages to pass to full mount!
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano breaks from Henley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hermano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henley gets back to half guard.
Henley has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hermano. Oh but Henley has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hermano goes limp - he's gone! Henley jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Icky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wrecking Ball. Ricky Icky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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174 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoe Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Icky!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Icky circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Icky pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
I was talking to Harris's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Icky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Icky blocks the low kick.
We've been informed that Icky has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Icky scores with a hook.
It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.
Icky slips a jab from Harris.
Icky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Icky misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Icky, right into the meat.
Harris looks to land a combination but Icky avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky checks a leg kick.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icky was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky jabs at Harris's body.
Icky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Icky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Icky's head but Icky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Icky throws a front kick that sends Harris stumbling back into the cage.
Harris throws a leg kick but Icky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Icky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Icky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Icky misses the target.
Icky lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Icky lands a head kick. Harris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Icky ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Icky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Icky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harris rather than just go for the knockout.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris throws a leg kick but Icky checks it.
Harris tries to clinch there but Icky circles away.
Icky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Harris wants to clinch up but Icky keeps it at a distance.
Icky scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icky throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Harris is looking to chop away at Icky's legs.
It seemed like Icky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harris clobbers Icky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Icky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harris.
Harris has Icky up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Icky throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Icky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Icky tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Icky back against the cage.
Harris tries to work over Icky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Icky misses with a punch to the body.
Icky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Icky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris is rocked!
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!
Icky lands an uppercut, right on the button! Harris tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Icky!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Icky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Balor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Epicity comes to the cage accompanied by Doomed User by Deftones. Balor has chosen Monster as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Finn Balor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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149 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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152 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Finn Balor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epicity scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balor in his tracks.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Balor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Balor is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
Nice shot by Balor.
Balor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Brynden Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balor has a takedown stuffed.
Epicity definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epicity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
Epicity swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balor counters with a right hand to the body.
Epicity jabs Balor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balor throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut
and Balor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epicity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balor misses with a body kick.
Balor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Balor moved out of range nicely.
Brynden Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balor looking to sit in guard and control but Epicity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Balor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Epicity passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balor looks to move to half guard but instead Epicity has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity controlling the pace for now.
Balor is looking to improve his position but Epicity isn't that keen on the idea.
Balor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Epicity decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Balor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Balor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab.
Balor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity cracks Balor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Epicity blocks it well.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balor misses with a leg kick.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Epicity lands a head shot.
Balor works the jab nicely.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Balor's head but Balor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epicity.
Epicity pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balor back to the cage. Epicity follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balor misses with a hook
and Epicity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balor.
Epicity misses with a jab to the body
and Balor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balor lands the left hand.
Balor takes one on the button.
Balor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Balor saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balor throws a push kick but Epicity slaps the foot to one side.
Epicity scores with a nice right hand.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity lands a right hook to the body.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Balor moved out of range.
Epicity lands a body shot.
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 Brynden Epicity will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balor punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Balor.
Epicity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Balor misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBalor.
Balor walks into a stiff left hand from Epicity.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balor blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Balor ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity backing away here, and Balor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity scores with a jab. Balor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balor keeps Epicity at a distance using the push kick.
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Balor off balance momentarily.
Epicity misses with a double jab.
Balor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Balor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epicity doesn't seem bothered though.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses.
Balor misses with a body kick.
Epicity throwing a counter right hand but Balor manages to avoid it.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epicity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balor staying out of range there.
Balor is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Balor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity.
Balor checks a leg kick.
Epicity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balor's head.
Balor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brynden Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor throws a leg kick
and Balor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balor ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Balor misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity avoids the head kick by Balor.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Epicity misses with a hook. Balor ducked under it nicely.
Balor feints a counter leg kick.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balor manages to avoid it.
Balor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epicity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balor momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balor. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balor tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity is looking to chop away at Balor's legs.
Balor lands a nice shot to the body.
Balor checks a leg kick nicely.
Epicity lands a glancing blow to the side of Balor's head.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balor can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor fails with the takedown.
Epicity throws a hook but Balor blocks it.
Balor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balor back to the cage. Epicity follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Finn Balor has been cut.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Epicity dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Balor looks to land a body kick but Epicity moved away.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Balor avoided it.
Balor slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws out a powerful jab.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Balor.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Balor seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity motions for Balor to come forward. Epicity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Balor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Balor moves away and avoids it.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor thuds his shin into the meat of Epicity's side.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Balor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Balor - that will leave a mark!
Epicity throws a leg kick but Balor checks it.
Epicity backing away here, and Balor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Balor misses with a body kick.
Balor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Balor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Balor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Balor throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Balor moved away.
Balor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finn Balor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balor.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Epicity counters with a body kick.
Balor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epicity is rocked!
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Balor's calf.
Oh Epicity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balor misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a big head kick but Balor shrugs it off.
Balor slips a straight right by Epicity.
Epicity seems to have got his legs back now.
Balor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity takes a swing at Balor's ribcage but misses.
Epicity scores with a sloppy right hand. Balor should have avoided that one.
Balor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Balor moves his leg out of the way.
Balor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Balor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balor stuns Epicity with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Balor throws a fast counter high kick but Epicity manages to duck under it in time.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balor.
Balor ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Balor slips a jab from Epicity.
Balor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balor in his tracks.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Balor does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity cracks Balor with an open hand slap.
Balor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Balor is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balor.
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balor's sensitive parts.
Balor misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balor.
Epicity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brynden Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brynden Epicity!
A very excited looking Brynden Epicity made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sammich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitar Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miric has chosen Mitar Miric - Ko je onaj mladic as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Sammich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitar Miric!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammich closes the distance but Miric moves to the side
enabling Miric to counter with a crisp jab.
Sammich is looking to clinch but Miric is avoiding it.
Sammich is looking to clinch but Miric is avoiding it.
Sammich tries to clinch up.
Sammich lands a nice hook to Miric's body. Miric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sammich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sammich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sammy Sammich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Miric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sammich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sammich is looking to clinch but Miric is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miric throws the left hand but Sammich avoids the punch easily.
Sammich closes the distance and pushes Miric back into the cage.
Sammich lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Mitar Miric has been cut.
Sammich blocking some punches.
Sammich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sammich fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Miric.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miric.
Miric blocks a body shot from Sammich.
Nice body punch from Miric - that landed with a thud.
Miric lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sammich misses with a body punch.
Miric blocks a body shot from Sammich.
Sammich swings wildly with an uppercut but Miric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sammich blocking some punches.
Sammich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miric scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Miric.
Sammich is breathing heavily.
Miric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miric throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miric lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miric.
Sammich misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miric lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sammich's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sammich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Miric.
Miric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sammichs head.
Sammich working aggressively here.
Miric lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miric.
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
Miric manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miric working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sammich has a couple of punches blocked by Miric.
Still in the clinch, Miric scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sammich is rocked!
Sammich is trying to pull guard but Miric has him pressed against the cage.
Miric misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sammich blocks an uppercut.
Miric lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Sammich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sammich with a big uppercut! Sammich tries to clinch up but Miric pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sammich to the mat! Sammich covers up and Miric unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitar Miric!
Mitar Miric thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov has chosen Вставай as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Marailov counters with a right hand to the body.
Marailov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Marailov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Marailov misses.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makarenko.
Marailov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marailov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makarenko lands with a hook. Marailov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Marailov's head back.
Marailov throws a hook but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marailov to score with a decent uppercut.
Makarenko walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makarenko - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko dips to his left and cracks Marailov with an uppercut!
Makarenko throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov works Makarenko's body with a nice hook.
Marailov misses with a looping left.
Makarenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Marailov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marailov slips under a jab.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Marailov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marailov throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko swings for the body but Marailov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makarenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Makarenko. Those never looked like landing.
Marailov misses with an uppercut
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marailov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov throws a right hand that Makarenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Makarenko also avoids with ease.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well.
As Marailov looks to move away, Makarenko throws a big counter combo but Marailov just gets out of the way.
Makarenko blocks a jab.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marailov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makarenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marailov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov.
Marailov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Marailov sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Marailov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Marailov's head back.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
Makarenko throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Marailov lands a jab-cross combination.
Makarenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marailov connects with a leg kick. Makarenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marailov slips a straight right by Makarenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Marailov. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
Marailov throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov checks a leg kick.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Marailov moved out of range.
Marailov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makarenko has time to react.
Marailov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Marailov 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.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Marailov. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Marailov moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marailov throws out the jab.
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makarenko defending well as Marailov loads up on a big left hand.
Makarenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makarenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Marailov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marailov.
A quick step to the side and Makarenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Marailov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov works the jab nicely.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Marailov misses
and Makarenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marailov scores with a one two! Makarenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Marailov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Marailov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makarenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Marailov misses.
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov misses the jab.
Marailov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marailov misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marailov is breathing heavily.
A big right from Makarenko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko connects with a jab.
Marailov drops his hands momentarily and Makarenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makarenko dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
And Makarenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov misses with a hook. Makarenko ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Makarenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marailov defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
Marailov lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko looks to throw the jab but Marailov is out of range.
Marailov avoids a kick to the body.
Marailov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Marailov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that Marailov avoids nicely.
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Marailov's leg. Marailov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marailov 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 Makarenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makarenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makarenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Makarenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marailov is out of range.
Makarenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marailov is able to avoid easily.
Marailov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marailov throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Makarenko avoids them all with ease.
Makarenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marailov throws the left hand but Makarenko avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov stalks Makarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makarenko's face. Makarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko punishes Marailov's body with a nice straight punch.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko jabs at Marailov's body.
Marailov keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makarenko.
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Marailov scores with a four punch combination!
Marailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marailov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makarenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Marailov misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marailov is looking to clinch but Makarenko is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Marailov.
Makarenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Marailov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makarenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marailov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko lands an overhand right.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Marailov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Makarenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makarenko moves away from the strike by Marailov.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makarenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov tries to bum rush Makarenko with a series of wild strikes but Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makarenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makarenko is looking for a counter combo.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov throws a hook but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Makarenko tries to counter by clinching up but Marailov breaks away and moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Marailov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Makarenko lands an overhand right.
Makarenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makarenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marailov misses with a double jab
and Marailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marailov lands a two punch combo.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well.
Makarenko lands a big head kick that sends Marailov tumbling to the mat! Makarenko takes a step backwards and waves Marailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marailov is rocked!
Marailov looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
As Marailov tries to get set, Makarenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Marailov manages to avoid the attempt.
Marailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Makarenko finish him?
Marailov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Makarenko gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Zeller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Floyd Patterson's chin.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeller.
Patterson tries to land a front kick but Zeller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Patterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zeller shoots in but Patterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by Zeller.
We've been told by Patterson's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zeller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Patterson blocks the leg kick.
Patterson takes a swing at Zeller's ribcage but misses.
Zeller steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zeller throws a body kick that misses
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Cody Zeller has been cut.
Floyd Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Zeller pushes him off.
Zeller throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Zeller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patterson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zeller looks for the body kick but Patterson saw that one coming.
Patterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Patterson.
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!
Patterson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
Zeller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Patterson clinches up with Zeller and pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Patterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zeller looks winded!
With the fighters up against the cage, Patterson throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Patterson as Zeller tries to tie him up.
Zeller blocks an elbow strike from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Patterson works on Zeller's body with a couple of short punches.
Zeller blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Patterson.
Zeller takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Patterson.
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zeller misses with a hook.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Patterson lands a front kick.
Patterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Zeller's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeller tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Patterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patterson.
Zeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Zeller's coach down at Condor Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zeller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Patterson moves out of range as Zeller throws a body kick.
Zeller gets the takedown into side control.
You can see that Zeller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Patterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zeller is trying to get an arm triangle but Patterson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patterson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Zeller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patterson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Patterson has a hand on Zeller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zeller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zeller with the ground and pound from mount.
Patterson can't escape the position.
Zeller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Patterson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Patterson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zeller tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
Zeller working for a guillotine from mount but Patterson is in no mood to give up.
Patterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zeller working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson is trying to reverse the position but instead Zeller has taken his back - oops!
Well, with Zeller on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Patterson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Zeller misses with an elbow to the head.
Zeller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Patterson.
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 Floyd Patterson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zeller looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Zeller misses with a hook.
Floyd Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zeller misses with a few strikes there.
Patterson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
Zeller tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it.
Patterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson slips a straight right by Zeller.
Patterson connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeller.
Zeller throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Zeller.
Zeller throws a push kick but Patterson slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Patterson!
Patterson lands a slapping body shot.
Zeller is breathing heavily.
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!
That kick from Patterson tenderised Zeller's leg. Zeller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Patterson as Zeller tries to tie him up.
Patterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zeller backwards.
Patterson lands a nice elbow.
Patterson lands a body shot.
Patterson works on Zeller's body with a couple of short punches.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Zeller controls the action.
Patterson lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zeller's brow.
Zeller blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zeller blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patterson.
Patterson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zeller! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Patterson is unloading with more strikes now! Zeller drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson!
Floyd Patterson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spillane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Spillane.
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spillane.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Spillane misses.
Spillane defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin misses with a few strikes there.
Spillane misses with the body kick
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spillane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin wants to take a breather but Spillane is having none of it.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Spillane dodges it nicely.
Rubin trying to control the action but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.
Rubin controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin is nestled in close to Spillane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spillane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spillane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Spillane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubin stalling.
Spillane trying to hold on to Rubin's head to control him but Rubin postures up.
Rubin trying to control the action but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Rubin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spillane is not content to let Rubin control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane tries to land a leg kick but Rubin saw it coming and moves away.
Rubin slips under a jab from Spillane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane tries to clinch up but Rubin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubin scores with a jab to the head.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Spillane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spillane's coach down at The Charles Martel School of Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spillane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spillane throws a leg kick which misses Rubin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubin tries to avoid it.
Spillane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Spillane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spillane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rubin to the ground. Spillane is now in Rubin's guard.
Spillane preventing the sweep.
Rubin pulls Spillane in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Spillane blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubin.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Spillane blocks nicely.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spillane is keeping the position for now.
Rubin 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.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.
Rubin is looking to work some ground and pound but Spillane has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin looking to pass the guard.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spillane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spillane cracks Rubin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rubin with a jab.
Rubin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
Spillane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Spillane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spillane throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin connects with a jab.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Spillane moved out of range.
Rubin lands with a cross.
Rubin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spillane can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Rubin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Spillane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spillane tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin takes one on the button.
Spillane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Rubin digs a good body shot into Spillane's ribs.
Spillane lands with a shot to the body.
Spillane looks to land a body kick but Rubin moved away.
Spillane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Sloppy strikes from Rubin. Those never looked like landing.
Rubin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spillane counters with a body kick.
Spillane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spillane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rubin's waist but Rubin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spillane off to one side.
Spillane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Rubin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spillane tries to avoid it but Rubin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spillane to the ground. Spillane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spillane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubin.
Spillane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Rubin throws an overhand right that lands on Spillane's shoulder, as Spillane tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy.
Spillane lands a body shot.
Spillane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spillane loads up on a big right hand but Rubin slips the punch.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
Spillane ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Spillane throws the kick towards the body but Rubin avoids it.
Rubin connects with a nice looking jab.
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
Spillane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Rubin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spillane tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubin tried to score with a low kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spillane throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Spillane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spillane tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Spillane moves away and avoids it.
Spillane lands a head shot.
Spillane throws the left hand but Rubin avoids the punch easily.
Rubin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rubin lands in his opponent's guard.
Spillane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rubin dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rubin looking to control but instead Spillane has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.
Rubin wants to control but Spillane is keeping him busy.
Spillane is concentrating on defense, preventing Rubin from advancing position.
Spillane wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timur Rubin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rubin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Spillane ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spillane thuds his shin into the meat of Rubin's side.
Spillane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Spillane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubin misses with a jab to the body
and Spillane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spillane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Spillane throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubin on the side of the head.
Rubin swats away the attempt to clinch by Spillane.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rubin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubin moves out of range as Spillane throws a body kick.
Spillane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spillane throws a right and a left that Rubin avoids nicely.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Spillane throws a lazy uppercut
so Rubin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
Spillane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Spillane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubin.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubin is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spillane holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rubin won't allow Spillane to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spillane slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin avoids the body shot from Spillane.
Rubin jabs Spillane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spillane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rubin. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane shoots for a takedown but Rubin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin misses with a hook.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spillane moves away.
Spillane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubin on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Spillane there.
A clash of legs there as Rubin blocks the low kick.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spillane in his tracks.
Rubin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubin shoots in and bounces Spillane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spillane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spillane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin passes Spillane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rubin prevents Spillane from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Spillane dodges it nicely.
Rubin controlling the action here.
Rubin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Timur Rubin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Spillane slips the punch.
Spillane scores with a hook.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Spillane moved out of range.
Spillane misses with a body shot.
Spillane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rubin. No joy for Spillane on that attempt.
Spillane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well.
Rubin thuds his right hand into Spillane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spillane slips a straight right by Rubin.
Spillane wants to counter with a clinch but Rubin pushes him away.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rubin.
Some wild striking there from Rubin.
Rubin lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane sizes up Rubin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spillane misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rubin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spillane - the referee stops the clock and Rubin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spillane. Rubin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Spillane ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin misses with a kick to the body.
Spillane lands a nice looking body kick.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Spillane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane misses the jab.
Spillane tries to score with a low kick but Rubin moves his leg out of the way.
Rubin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spillane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane throws a front kick that sends Rubin stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Rubin does no damage.
Good leg kick by Spillane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rubin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spillane.
Rubin throws the left hand but Spillane avoids the punch easily.
Rubin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spillane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rubin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spillane's guard.
Rubin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spillane is trying to keep Rubin in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin misses with a straight left.
Spillane wants to slow Rubin down by chopping away at his legs.
Spillane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin works Spillane's body with a nice hook.
Rubin slips under a jab from Spillane.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin drives through with a takedown into Spillane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rubin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spillane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spillane wants to improve his position but instead Rubin has moved into half guard.
Spillane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spillane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spillane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubin is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin had his way with Nickey Spillane in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A cross from Rubin lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
Spillane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Spillane with a nice cross.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubin lands a slapping body shot.
Rubin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin defending well as Spillane loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spillane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubin is able to avoid easily.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spillane sprawls and moves away.
Spillane looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Rubin throws the left hand but Spillane avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spillane.
Spillane misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Spillane lands a lovely overhand right.
Spillane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin cracks Spillane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spillane moves forwards but Rubin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubin shoots in but Spillane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rubin moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Spillane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rubin tests Spillane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubin.
Nickey Spillane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Rubin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Rubin as he checks the leg kick.
Spillane scores with a shot to the body.
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spillane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
Rubin closes the distance and clinches up with Spillane, looking for a takedown. Rubin pushes Spillane against the cage but Spillane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spillane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spillane throws a leg kick
and Rubin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spillane can't keep his opponent in guard - Rubin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spillane is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rubin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane misses with a straight left.
Spillane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spillane misses the jab.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Spillane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spillane as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rubin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his heavyweight title!
Timur Rubin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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