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Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Jaccard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastol Ceomo (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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176 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Jaccard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastol Ceomo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceomo pushes Jaccard up against the cage in a clinch.
Ceomo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaccard misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ceomo 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.
Jaccard is looking to control Ceomo's arms but Ceomo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaccard has his back to the cage.
Jaccard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceomo's elbow.
Jaccard has a couple of punches blocked by Ceomo.
Nice body punch from Ceomo.
Ceomo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaccard is trying to break free.
Jaccard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ceomo.
Jaccard blocks an elbow strike.
Ceomo lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaccard working aggressively here.
Jaccard blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaccard.
Jaccard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ceomo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaccard misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaccard lands a shot to the body.
Jaccard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaccard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaccard moves forwards but Ceomo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ceomo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaccard blocks a jab.
Jaccard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ceomo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaccard scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Noah Jaccard has been cut.
Jaccard misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Jaccard misses.
Jaccard throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Ceomo with that takedown attempt.
Jaccard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaccard tries a low kick but Ceomo avoids it.
Jaccard scores with a jab to the head.
Ceomo throws a combination that misses
and Jaccard counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaccard missing with a left hand there. Ceomo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ceomo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ceomo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ceomo works Jaccard's body with a nice hook.
Jaccard lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Ceomo blocks the low kick.
Ceomo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ceomo lands with a kick to the temple. Jaccard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ceomo ducks under a wild hook from Jaccard.
Jaccard throws a sloppy body shot
and Ceomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard scores with a head kick.
Ceomo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaccard to the ground. Ceomo is now in Jaccard's guard.
Jaccard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jaccard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ceomo is just out of range.
Ceomo throws a chopping leg kick but Jaccard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jaccard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ceomo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaccard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ceomo tests Jaccard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Jaccard throws a right and a left that Ceomo avoids nicely.
Ceomo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ceomo misses with a body shot.
A big left from Jaccard misses.
Jaccard throws the left hand but Ceomo avoids the punch easily.
Ceomo slips a jab from Jaccard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ceomo avoids a kick to the body.
Jaccard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaccard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ceomo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ceomo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaccard.
Ceomo takes one to the side of the head.
Jaccard misses with a head kick.
Ceomo shoots in and drives through. Jaccard sprawls well.
Jaccard cracks the inside of Ceomo's front leg.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses
and Ceomo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ceomo scores with a hook to the body.
Jaccard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaccard swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaccard misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Noah Jaccard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah Jaccard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Ceomo blocks the low kick.
Noah Jaccard is winning the standup battle so far.
Ceomo tries to land a front kick but Jaccard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ceomo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJaccard.
Ceomo thuds a left hand into Jaccard's body.
Ceomo avoids the head kick by Jaccard.
Jaccard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ceomo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ceomo clobbers Jaccard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaccard throws a head kick but Ceomo moves out of range.
Ceomo misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaccard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ceomo. Ceomo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ceomo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jaccard gets tackled into the cage by Ceomo. Ceomo maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaccard scores with a shoulder strike.
Ceomo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaccard controls his hands.
Ceomo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaccard gets through Ceomo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaccard lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaccard misses with some punches.
Jaccard struggles to land a body shot inside as Ceomo controls his hands.
Ceomo lands a nice uppercut.
Ceomo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
Ceomo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sebastol Ceomo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ceomo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaccard controls his hands.
Ceomo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaccard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaccard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceomo.
Ceomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo blocking some punches.
Jaccard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ceomo digs a right hand underneath Jaccard's ribcage. Jaccard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaccard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jaccard tries to break free but Ceomo pushes him back against the cage.
Ceomo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ceomo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaccard prevents a body shot from Ceomo.
A short right from Ceomo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaccard.
Ceomo blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ceomo scores with a shot to the side of Jaccard's head.
Ceomo digs a right hand into Jaccard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaccard's gas tank.
Ceomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaccard trying to stall but Ceomo improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ceomo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaccard swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Jaccard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ceomo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ceomo goes for a takedown attempt but Jaccard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaccard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ceomo throws out a counter right but Jaccard avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaccard blocks the leg kick.
Jaccard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaccard throws a jab but it's blocked by Ceomo.
Ceomo lands a head shot.
Jaccard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaccard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo misses with a body kick.
Jaccard throws a quick counter head kick but Ceomo was just out of range.
Ceomo feints and as Jaccard raises his hands in defense, Ceomo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaccard working a defensive guard here.
Jaccard looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaccard, not yet.
Ceomo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaccard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaccard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ceomo passes Jaccard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jaccard trying to control but Ceomo postures up.
Ceomo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jaccard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastol Ceomo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah Jaccard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jaccard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ceomo.
Ceomo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaccard scores with a nice head shot.
Ceomo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaccard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ceomo cracks a nice hook into Jaccard's ribs.
Ceomo lands a jab to Jaccard's midsection.
Ceomo throws a leg kick
and Jaccard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ceomo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jaccard throws a head kick but Ceomo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaccard scoring well with a low kick there.
Ceomo lands a high kick!
Ceomo lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaccard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ceomo.
Noah Jaccard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceomo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ceomo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jaccard!
Ceomo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaccard keeps working.
The ground and pound from Ceomo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ceomo working away.
Jaccard is trying to get back to half guard.
Ceomo works to advance to full mount. Jaccard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ceomo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard tries to lock up and control but Ceomo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ceomo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaccard is looking to escape.
Ceomo content just to control the position here.
Ceomo trying to control but Jaccard is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ceomo controlling from mount.
Jaccard is squirming around, avoiding Ceomo's attempts to control the action.
Jaccard tries to lock up and control but Ceomo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ceomo tries to control but Jaccard wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jaccard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ceomo looking for a guillotine from mount but Jaccard is having none of it.
Jaccard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ceomo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ceomo wants to take a breather but Jaccard is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ceomo seems to be working for a kimura but Jaccard defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastol Ceomo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ceomo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastol Ceomo!
Sebastol Ceomo gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Browne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Browne slaps away a takedown attempt from Infamous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Browne staying out of range there.
Infamous misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Infamous's head coaches at Sweat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Browne throws an overhand right that lands on Infamous's shoulder, as Infamous tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Browne avoids the body shot from Infamous.
A big left from Infamous misses.
Browne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Dave Infamous has been cut.
Browne misses the shot to the body.
Infamous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Browne moves away.
Jab by Infamous.
Browne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Infamous or perhaps it was just good defense by Browne, which made it look bad.
Browne punishes Infamous's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Browne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Infamous doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne cracks Infamous with a right hand to the side of the head.
Infamous misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Infamous.
Infamous misses with a straight right.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Browne's shoulder, as Browne tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Infamous.
Infamous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Infamous throws a jab when Browne was well out of range.
Infamous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browne.
Infamous tries for a takedown but Browne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by Browne.
Browne scores with a jab. Infamous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dave Infamous's cut is getting worse.
Browne swinging wildly here.
Browne drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Infamous right on the button. Infamous goes down! Browne follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Browne gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Browne!
Marcus Browne very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasko Stefanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasko Stefanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod shoots in for a double leg but Stefanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As MacLeod tries to get set, Stefanov tries to push him back and clinch up but MacLeod manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanov tries to sprawl but MacLeod drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanov defends the submission attempt.
Stefanov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~KT-MMA~, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stefanov is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanov defends the submission attempt.
MacLeod is working for a kimura but Stefanov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura but Stefanov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stefanov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Stefanov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Stefanov is looking to control MacLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanov avoid being mounted?
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.
MacLeod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stefanov is looking to control MacLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanov avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
MacLeod wants to pass to mount but Stefanov is defending the position.
MacLeod is looking for submissions but instead, Stefanov has regained full guard.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stefanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stefanov controls MacLeod momentarily but MacLeod frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Stefanov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stefanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacLeod has Stefanov in his guard.
MacLeod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stefanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stefanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacLeod has Stefanov in his guard.
MacLeod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stefanov blocks the body kick.
Stefanov tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stefanov sprawls well. Stefanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLeod shoots in but Stefanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stefanov tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Stefanov, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Stefanov against the cage but Stefanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Stefanov, which made it look bad.
Stefanov stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanov.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefanov is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Stefanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod is trying to drag Stefanov to the mat but Stefanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanov.
MacLeod is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Stefanov.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stefanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
MacLeod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stefanov tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Stefanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Stefanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Stefanov.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
Stefanov digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
Stefanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stefanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacLeod.
MacLeod wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nasko Stefanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanov lands a nice uppercut.
Stefanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stefanov lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanov.
Stefanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stefanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacLeod's efforts to push away.
Stefanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
Stefanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanov after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasko Stefanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stefanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod moves forwards but Stefanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stefanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stefanov misses
and MacLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Stefanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stefanov wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment.
Stefanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanov tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod trying to move into half guard but instead Stefanov has managed to sweep!
Stefanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefanov has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
Stefanov trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
MacLeod pulls Stefanov in close to prevent any damage.
MacLeod is looking for a triangle here but Stefanov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
MacLeod is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
MacLeod tries to bench press Stefanov off him but Stefanov keeps the position.
Stefanov in the domination position with MacLeod hanging on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face as Stefanov controls the position.
MacLeod wants to control but Stefanov postures up.
MacLeod is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stefanov is staying active.
MacLeod is trying to improve his position.
MacLeod is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacLeod is looking to control Stefanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacLeod avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLeod wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanov slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod moves out of range as Stefanov strikes.
Stefanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefanov as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stefanov lands with a nice body punch.
Stefanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svensk Triacylglycerol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordskov's entrance music is Fugle. A fine choice. Triacylglycerol has chosen (.)(.) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svensk Triacylglycerol!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triacylglycerol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Triacylglycerol scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov cracks Triacylglycerol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Triacylglycerol has Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Triacylglycerol misses with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Triacylglycerol blocking some punches.
Triacylglycerol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Triacylglycerol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Triacylglycerol blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Triacylglycerol fails to land.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Triacylglycerol blocking some punches.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Triacylglycerol.
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!
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Triacylglycerol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triacylglycerol prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Triacylglycerol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Triacylglycerol looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Triacylglycerol tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Triacylglycerol has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Triacylglycerol misses with a left hand
and Nordskov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Triacylglycerol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Triacylglycerol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordskov in his tracks.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Triacylglycerol avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Triacylglycerol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordskov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Nordskov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Triacylglycerol moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Triacylglycerol misses with a hook.
Triacylglycerol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov defending well as Triacylglycerol loads up on a big left hand.
Triacylglycerol misses with a straight left.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Triacylglycerol's head but Triacylglycerol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Triacylglycerol throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Triacylglycerol wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Triacylglycerol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Triacylglycerol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Triacylglycerol drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triacylglycerol missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov throws a jab when Triacylglycerol was well out of range.
Svensk Triacylglycerol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Triacylglycerol swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Triacylglycerol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Triacylglycerol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Triacylglycerol.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Triacylglycerol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Triacylglycerol saw that one coming.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Triacylglycerol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triacylglycerol digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Triacylglycerol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Triacylglycerol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Triacylglycerol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Triacylglycerol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Triacylglycerol.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Triacylglycerol lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Triacylglycerol checks a leg kick.
Triacylglycerol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Svensk Triacylglycerol will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Triacylglycerol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Triacylglycerol throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Triacylglycerol is rocked!
Nordskov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Triacylglycerol out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal & Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Solberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmund Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Moon Rising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Solberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asmund Sykk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Solberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Sykk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Solberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Solberg misses the target.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk motions for Solberg to come forward. Sykk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Solberg checks it.
Solberg checks the leg kick.
Sykk wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solberg looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk ducks right into an uppercut from Solberg.
Solberg scores with the left hand. Sykk knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Sykk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sykk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykk.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Solberg.
Solberg scores with a punch to the head.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Sykk wants to counter the offense by Solberg and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Solberg avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk slips under a jab from Solberg.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Solberg slips a jab from Sykk.
Solberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk rushes Solberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solberg backwards.
Solberg working hard to break the clinch.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solberg trying to stall but Sykk improves his position.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk prevents Solberg from breaking the clinch.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Solberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solberg tried to score with a low kick but Sykk checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solberg.
An inside leg kick lands from Solberg.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solberg loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Solberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Solberg throws a looping overhand right but Sykk ducks down to avoid it.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Solberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Solberg avoids it with no problem.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Sykk throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Solberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Solberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Sykk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solberg doesn't seem phased though.
Solberg missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solberg throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Solberg misses
and Sykk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sykk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Solberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
Solberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Solberg throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Sykk moves into the clinch.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solberg backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Solberg throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Peter Solberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Solberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solberg misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Sykk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Solberg moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Solberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Solberg's knee but Solberg avoids it well.
A low kick from Solberg misses
and Sykk counters with a three punch combo that has Solberg backing up. Solberg nods at Sykk to acknowledge the strikes.
Sykk clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sykk lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Solberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a low kick but Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg misses with a looping left.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solberg clobbers Sykk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Sykk.
Solberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solberg connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sykk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Solberg looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk connects with a single shot there.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solberg throws out the jab.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solberg avoids the body shot from Sykk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk lands with a cross.
Sykk closes the distance and pushes Solberg back into the cage.
Sykk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk tries to clinch but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
Solberg looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Solberg ducks down to avoid it.
Solberg throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solberg misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Solberg moves out of range as Sykk throws a body kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solberg is looking to counter punch.
Sykk throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Solberg slips under a jab from Sykk.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Solberg throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Sykk misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solberg checks a leg kick.
It looked like Solberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Solberg throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk slips under a jab.
Solberg connects with a right hand. Sykk shakes it off.
Sykk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk throws the left hand but Solberg avoids the punch easily.
Sykk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.
Sykk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Solberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sykk misses with a right hand
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Solberg scores with a nice head shot.
Solberg moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.
Solberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solberg throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Sykk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Solberg misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Solberg.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Sykk finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk blocks a head kick by Solberg.
Solberg loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Solberg throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solberg misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Solberg backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses
and Sykk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Solberg is rocked!
Solberg misses with a straight left.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk cracks the inside of Solberg's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk slips a straight right by Solberg.
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Solberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk lands a jab to Solberg's midsection.
Solberg seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Sykk.
Solberg misses with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg misses with a looping right.
Sykk closes the distance and clinches.
Solberg takes a shot to the head.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solberg's elbow.
Sykk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Sykk.
Asmund Sykk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sykk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Solberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solberg.
Solberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Solberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Solberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solberg scrambles back to his feet.
Solberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Solberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sykk finds it's way through Solberg's defenses.
Solberg checks a leg kick.
Solberg slips under a jab from Sykk.
A little feinted left hand from Solberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Solberg throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solberg moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Solberg as he connects with a hook.
Solberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Solberg misses.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solberg in his tracks.
Solberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Peter Solberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asmund Sykk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sykk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asmund Sykk!
Our winner, Asmund Sykk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thundercunt has chosen What a Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong as his entrance music. Theodore Thundercunt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bubba Dee's chin.
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270 lbs
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245 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Thundercunt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee closes the distance and pushes Thundercunt back into the cage.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thundercunt misses with an uppercut
and Dee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thundercunt thinking.
Thundercunt tries to clinch up.
Thundercunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thundercunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Dee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thundercunt up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
Thundercunt instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee breaks from the clinch.
Thundercunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thundercunt darts in and clinches Dee up against the cage.
Dee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thundercunt lands with a right to the head.
Thundercunt digs a right hand underneath Dee's ribcage. Dee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thundercunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
A short body shot lands from Thundercunt as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thundercunt.
Dee is breathing heavily.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dee is looking to break free of the clinch but Thundercunt has double underhooks.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dee blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thundercunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dee.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Thundercunt misses with a punch to the body.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thundercunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thundercunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thundercunt can turn it around.
Thundercunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Dee controls his hands.
Dee blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dee blocking some punches.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dee.
Thundercunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Dee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thundercunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dee gets tackled into the cage by Thundercunt. Thundercunt maintains the clinch.
Thundercunt tries to work over Dee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dee.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Thundercunt moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dee.
A short right from Thundercunt on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Dee blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Dee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thundercunt wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Thundercunt.
Theodore Thundercunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thundercunt rushes Dee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dee prevents a body shot from Thundercunt.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt tries to work over Dee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thundercunt misses with a punch to the body.
Thundercunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dee blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Thundercunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thundercunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dee misses with a double jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thundercunt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thundercunt wants to clinch.
As Thundercunt tries to get set, Dee tries to push him back and clinch up but Thundercunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Dee swinging wildly here.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Thundercunt is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercunt tries to clinch there but Dee circles away.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Dee is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but Thundercunt is just out of range.
Thundercunt is looking to clinch.
Thundercunt wants to clinch up but Dee keeps it at a distance.
Thundercunt moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Dee blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
A left hand lands to the body for Thundercunt.
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dee clinches.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dee pushes Thundercunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bubba Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Dee misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dee as he connects with a hook.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Dee moves out of range.
Dee circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thundercunt.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Dee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thundercunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dee has closed the distance and engaged Thundercunt in a clinch.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thundercunt clinches.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Dee controls his hands.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt closes the distance and pushes Dee back into the cage.
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thundercunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thundercunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thundercunt scores with a body shot.
Thundercunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dee misses the target.
Thundercunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thundercunt tries to clinch there but Dee circles away.
It looked like Dee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thundercunt misses with a looping left.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dee counters with a crisp one two that drops Thundercunt! Dee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thundercunt to his feet! Thundercunt is in big trouble!
Thundercunt is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thundercunt clinches with his opponent.
Thundercunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Dee finish him?
Dee breaks the clinch.
Thundercunt walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Thundercunt limp body while Dee jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Dee!
After the fight, Bubba Dee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Reddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddish comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Biting Elbows - Bad Motherfucker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
242 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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23
250 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Reddish!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reddish. Mo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reddish throws the left hand but Mo avoids the punch easily.
Reddish lunges at Mo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mo's hand.
Reddish lands a right hook to the body.
Reddish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reddish.
Mo throws out a loose jab but Reddish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reddish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reddish has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reddish blocks a jab.
Reddish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reddish lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Jan Mo has been cut.
Mo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reddish moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Mo. That snapped Reddish's head back.
Garrett Reddish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Mo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reddish.
Mo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reddish in his tracks.
Mo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mo moves away from the strike by Reddish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reddish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mo at a distance.
Reddish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mo.
Reddish lands with an overhand left.
Mo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mo swings for the body but Reddish moves out of range.
Reddish looks to score with a jab to the body but Mo is just out of range.
Reddish throws a hook but Mo avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mo misses the target.
Reddish lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reddish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mo loads up on a big right hand but Reddish slips the punch.
Reddish looks to land a right hand but Mo moved out of range.
Mo ducks right into an uppercut from Reddish.
Reddish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reddish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reddish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reddish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reddish misses with a hook
and Mo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mo throws a hook but Reddish avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reddish looks to land a left hand but Mo moved out of range nicely.
Mo misses with a body shot.
Reddish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reddish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mo.
Reddish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mo misses with an uppercut. Reddish saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Reddish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mo throws a big shot that misses.
Mo throws a jab but it's blocked by Reddish.
Reddish throws a series of punches but Mo moves out of range.
Mo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reddish can pounce on him.
Mo looks to land a right hand but Reddish moved out of range.
Reddish ducks under a wild hook from Mo.
Reddish tried to score with a low kick but Mo checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Mo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reddish swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mo counter with a right hand.
Reddish misses with a low kick as Mo jumps back.
Mo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reddish.
Mo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reddish is just out of range.
Mo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reddish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Reddish misses
and Mo counters with a straight right hand.
Mo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reddish ducks under a wild hook from Mo.
Reddish throws out a counter right but Mo avoids it with no problem.
Reddish throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mo.
Reddish throws a head kick that misses.
Reddish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mo. That did some damage!
Mo misses the shot to the body.
Reddish throws a hook but Mo blocks it.
Mo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reddish is just out of range.
Reddish thuds his right hand into Mo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mo throws a hook to the side of Reddish's head but Reddish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reddish slips under a jab.
Reddish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reddish.
Reddish misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reddish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reddish throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddish misses with a right hand
and Mo counters with a nice uppercut.
Reddish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mo slips a jab and a cross from Reddish.
Mo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reddish pushes Mo up against the cage in a clinch.
Reddish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mos head.
Mo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reddish or not.
Reddish prevents a body shot from Mo.
Mo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reddish backwards.
Reddish can't find room to land a body shot as Mo controls the action.
Mo blocking some punches.
Mo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mo tries to work over Reddish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mo working aggressively here.
Mo blocks a body shot from Reddish.
Reddish struggles to land a body shot inside as Mo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mo.
A hook to the body from Mo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Reddish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Mo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Mo.
Mo misses with a straight right.
Reddish moves out of range of the strikes.
Reddish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reddish ducks under a wild hook from Mo.
Reddish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mo just misses with a punch to the body.
Reddish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reddish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reddish in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by Reddish.
A left lands for Mo.
Reddish is rocked!
Mo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mo looks to land a right hand but Reddish moved out of range.
Reddish is still on wobbly legs! Can Mo finish him?
Mo misses with a hook. Reddish ducked under it nicely.
Mo throws a lazy right hand but Reddish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reddish seems to have recovered his senses.
Reddish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mo drops Reddish with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Reddish! Mo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Mo!
A victorious Jan Mo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
278 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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24
250 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Zaitsev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Zaitsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaitsev slips a jab from Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a leg kick.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Zaitsev avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been hearing reports that Zaitsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaitsev.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Zaitsev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Zaitsev missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Zaitsev misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Zaitsev slips a straight right by Bishop.
We've been informed that Bishop 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Zaitsev.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Zaitsev works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaitsev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaitsev lands a body shot.
Bishop looks winded!
Zaitsev lands with a nice body punch.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaitsev sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Zaitsev scores with a nice strike.
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zaitsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Zaitsev and Bishop goes tumbling to the canvas! Zaitsev follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Zaitsev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zaitsev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaitsev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bishop because Zaitsev loaded up on that one.
Zaitsev wants to control the pace but Bishop is squirming around nicely.
Zaitsev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev controlling the pace for now.
Zaitsev lands a heavy elbow.
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev is the new heavyweight champion!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Westlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Ukko Metso was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyril Westlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ukko Metso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake lands a head shot.
Westlake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
Metso goes for a double leg but Westlake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Westlake continues to drive forward.
Metso shoots for a takedown but Westlake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Westlake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westlake but Westlake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westlake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Metso.
Metso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Metso is just content to waste time from the top position. Westlake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Metso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Westlake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westlake tries to get out of the position.
Westlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metso throwing strikes from guard but Westlake blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Westlake keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westlake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso throwing strikes from guard but Westlake blocks nicely.
Metso wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Metso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Westlake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Westlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metso shoots in looking for a takedown. Westlake tries to sprawl out of it but Metso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westlake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Westlake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Westlake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Westlake counters with a nice uppercut.
Westlake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Metso scores with a takedown into Westlake's guard.
Westlake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Metso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso postures up in Westlake's guard and throws a big left but Westlake blocks it.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westlake is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metso throws an elbow that misses. Westlake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Metso's guard. Nice move by Westlake!
Metso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westlake defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso looking for a sweep. Not yet Metso, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Westlake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metso misses with a takedown
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metso fails with the takedown
and Westlake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Metso.
Metso shoots and misses
and Westlake counters with a straight right hand.
Westlake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Metso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Westlake. No joy for Metso on that attempt.
Westlake cracks Metso with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Metso looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Westlake finish him?
Metso is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westlake loads up on a big right hand but Metso slips the punch.
Metso is still on wobbly legs! Can Westlake finish him?
No luck for Metso with that takedown attempt.
Metso seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Metso or perhaps it was just good defense by Westlake, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Westlake misses its target.
Westlake dips to his left and cracks Metso with an uppercut!
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Westlake gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Westlake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westlake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Westlake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metso.
Westlake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Westlake jabs at Metso's body.
Nice sprawl there from Westlake as Metso shoots in.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westlake counters with a nice uppercut.
Metso is breathing heavily.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Westlake counters with a huge left! Metso is in big trouble! He's backing up but Westlake isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Metso from any more damage. A dominating finish by Westlake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Westlake!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyril Westlake 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jed Knight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Knight.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Knight holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Knight misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knight pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jed Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Knight misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gracie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Gracie has Knight pushed against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knight trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling Knight's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Knight trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A cross from Knight lands.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Knight.
Gracie slips a straight right by Knight.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
As Knight tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Knight manages to avoid the attempt.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Knight is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Knight misses.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Knight misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight blocks a head kick by Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knight is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knight tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Knight's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Gracie keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Knight blocks with his arms.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knight smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Knight breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Knight.
Gracie tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
A big left from Knight misses.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Gracie throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Knight.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knight misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Knight wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight staying out of range there.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knight manages to circle out of the way.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
Knight tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Ramon Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Knight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knight lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie slips under a jab from Knight.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Knight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight thinks about the counter body kick.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Knight connects with a jab.
Jed Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
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!
Knight misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Knight!
Jed Knight is the new welterweight champion!
Jed Knight looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You are witnessing an era of greatness. Take it in and savor it. You'll remember this forever.'.
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