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NJMMA #32: Klos v Graves PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 4765 p4p, 375 weight class) and Jack McAuliffe (ranked 7362 p4p, 456 weight class). McAuliffe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Napoleon of the Ring. Jack McAuliffe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McAuliffe throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McAuliffe's calf.
McAuliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAuliffe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses McAuliffe's front leg but catches the back leg as McAuliffe tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAuliffe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McAuliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
McAuliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. McAuliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McAuliffe on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of McAuliffe's front leg.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from McAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McAuliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. McAuliffe didn't see that one coming.
McAuliffe tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. McAuliffe should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but McAuliffe is just out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. McAuliffe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit works McAuliffe's body with a nice hook.
McAuliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McAuliffe misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McAuliffe tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind McAuliffe 's knee.
McAuliffe throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down McAuliffe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McAuliffe misses with the combination.
McAuliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAuliffe. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. McAuliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
McAuliffe looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
McAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McAuliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit cracks McAuliffe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks McAuliffe off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but McAuliffe is just out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to McAuliffe's midsection.
McAuliffe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. McAuliffe shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but McAuliffe is just out of range.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McAuliffe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
McAuliffe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petdee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McAuliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit punishes McAuliffe's body with a nice straight punch.
McAuliffe tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of McAuliffe's head.
McAuliffe tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow McAuliffe down.
McAuliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
McAuliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - McAuliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into McAuliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McAuliffe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAuliffe manages to avoid it.
McAuliffe scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McAuliffe. That did some damage!
McAuliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McAuliffe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
McAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAuliffe throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
McAuliffe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. McAuliffe doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAuliffe can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAuliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McAuliffe is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McAuliffe at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
McAuliffe wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McAuliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
McAuliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
McAuliffe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McAuliffe is rocked!
McAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
McAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McAuliffe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit jabs McAuliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit cracks McAuliffe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McAuliffe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sitsongrit pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McAuliffe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petdee Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Petdee Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liechtensteiner Lotus (ranked 4932 p4p, 508 weight class) and Artie Flobov (ranked 4412 p4p, 458 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Wale - Lotus Flower Bomb ft. Miguel . 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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244 lbs
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liechtensteiner Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artie Flobov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flobov connects with a single shot there.
Flobov throws a jab when Lotus was well out of range.
Flobov slips under a jab.
Lotus slips a straight right by Flobov.
Lotus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flobov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flobov misses with an uppercut
and Lotus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flobov throws an overhand right that lands on Lotus's shoulder, as Lotus tries to avoid the shot.
Flobov misses with a looping right.
Lotus stuns Flobov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lotus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Artie Flobov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus shoots in looking for a takedown but Flobov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flobov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lotus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lotus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Flobov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lotus counters with a nice uppercut.
Flobov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lotus misses.
Flobov misses with a right hand
and Lotus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flobov throws a hook to the side of Lotus's head but Lotus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flobov takes one to the chin there.
Flobov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lotus moves away.
Lotus throws a big counter combination but Flobov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lotus moves out of range as Flobov strikes.
Lotus misses the shot to the body.
Flobov is looking for the big counter here.
Lotus misses with a wild body shot.
Flobov looks to land a left hand but Lotus moved out of range nicely.
Flobov throws a body shot but no joy.
Flobov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lotus to score with a decent uppercut.
Flobov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lotus counters with a right hand to the body.
Lotus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flobov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lotus.
Flobov walks into a stiff left hand from Lotus.
It looks like Artie Flobov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus drops Flobov with a big left hand! Flobov is injured, injured bad! Lotus jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liechtensteiner Lotus!
Liechtensteiner Lotus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Wheeler (ranked 7077 p4p, 657 weight class) and Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 4866 p4p, 532 weight class). Pete Wheeler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyazaki blocks a jab.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut. Miyazaki saw that one coming.
Miyazaki scores with a hook.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Miyazaki.
A jab from Wheeler misses.
Miyazaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wheeler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wheeler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miyazaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Miyazaki is trying to break free.
Miyazaki is trying to break the clinch but Wheeler is controlling him.
Wheeler prevents Miyazaki from breaking the clinch.
Wheeler throws a head punch that misses.
Miyazaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Miyazaki misses.
Miyazaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wheeler walks into a jab.
Wheeler moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyazaki staying out of range there.
Miyazaki throws out a powerful jab.
Tsutomu Miyazaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wheeler tries to move into range but Miyazaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miyazaki avoids the body shot from Wheeler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miyazaki! But no joy.
Wheeler moves out of range as Miyazaki strikes.
Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyazaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyazaki.
Wheeler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wheeler wants to clinch.
Miyazaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wheeler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a hook but Miyazaki avoids it easily.
Wheeler slips a jab from Miyazaki.
Wheeler throws out a loose jab but Miyazaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyazaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheeler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wheeler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wheeler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miyazaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
A little jabbing left from Miyazaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wheeler just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyazaki throws out a loose jab but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyazaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Miyazaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
Miyazaki throws a hook to the side of Wheeler's head but Wheeler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyazaki lands with a right hand.
Miyazaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Miyazaki misses with a hook. Wheeler ducked under it nicely.
Wheeler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyazaki.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyazaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wheeler misses the jab.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wheeler tries to bum rush Miyazaki with a series of wild strikes but Miyazaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wheeler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wheeler looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyazaki is just out of range.
Miyazaki sizes up Wheeler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wheeler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miyazaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyazaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
Miyazaki avoids the body shot from Wheeler.
Wheeler misses with a wild body shot.
Miyazaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyazaki throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler takes a swing at Miyazaki's ribcage but misses.
Wheeler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miyazaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wheeler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miyazaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wheeler is rocked!
Miyazaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Wheeler.
Oh Wheeler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyazaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wheeler.
Wheeler seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyazaki throws out a loose jab but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Wheeler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wheeler walks into a stiff left hand from Miyazaki.
Wheeler misses with a wild combination.
Wheeler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wheeler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Miyazaki avoids the body shot from Wheeler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheeler takes a swing at Miyazaki's ribcage but misses.
Miyazaki misses with a looping right.
Wheeler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miyazaki cracks Wheeler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miyazaki lands a jab.
Miyazaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wheeler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler staying out of range there.
Wheeler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wheeler throws a hook but Miyazaki avoids it easily.
Miyazaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wheeler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wheeler just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Wheeler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wheeler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miyazaki.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki looks to land a right hand but Wheeler moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Miyazaki. That snapped Wheeler's head back.
Miyazaki drops Wheeler with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wheeler! Miyazaki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsutomu Miyazaki!
A relieved looking Tsutomu Miyazaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnar Agnarsson (ranked 3990 p4p, 429 weight class) and CrackO Azz (ranked 4097 p4p, 437 weight class). Agnarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drop death - Scream. CrackO Azz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CrackO Azz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Azz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azz has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Azz misses with some punches.
A short right from Agnarsson on the inside.
Azz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Agnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Azz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azz misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azz.
Azz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Azz tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Azz back against the cage.
Azz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with the head strike.
Azz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch.
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
Azz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azz.
Azz can't find room to land a body shot as Agnarsson controls the action.
Azz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
Azz misses with a punch to the body.
Azz scores with a shot to the side of Agnarsson's head.
Azz misses with a body punch.
Azz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Azz blocks it.
Azz works on Agnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Azz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Agnarsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Azz can turn it around.
Agnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Azz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Azz.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Azz.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Azz fails to land.
Azz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azz cracks Agnarsson with a nice body shot.
Azz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Azz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azz throws a head punch that misses.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Azz's head.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Azz working aggressively here.
Agnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Azz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azz has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Agnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz blocks an uppercut.
Azz lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Azz controls the action.
Azz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azz lands a body shot.
Azz misses with a punch on the inside.
Azz misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Azz.
Azz swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Azz controls his hands.
Agnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Agnarsson gets through Azz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azz works on Agnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Azz.
Agnarsson is looking to control Azz's arms but Azz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Agnarsson has his back to the cage.
Azz lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Azz on the inside.
Agnarsson is rocked!
Agnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Agnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Agnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Agnarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Azz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Azz avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azz throws a head punch that misses.
Agnarsson is leaning against Azz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Azz tries to work over Agnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Azz.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azz cracks Agnarsson with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Azz.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Agnarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Azz controls his hands.
Azz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CrackO Azz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A lazy left from Azz finds it's target.
CrackO Azz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azz just misses with a punch to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Azz! Agnarsson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CrackO Azz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Ispa (ranked 3155 p4p, 411 weight class) and Atreyu Nakamotto (ranked 3120 p4p, 409 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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221 lbs
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213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atreyu Nakamotto!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ispa.
Nakamotto loads up on a big right hand but Ispa slips the punch.
Ispa swings widly with a right hand
and Nakamotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamotto defending well as Ispa loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamotto wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Nakamotto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ispa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamotto circles away quickly and effectively.
Ispa needs to keep his hands up - Nakamotto had a free shot at his head there.
Nakamotto misses with a hook. Ispa ducked under it nicely.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ispa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ispa.
Nakamotto swings for the body but Ispa moves out of range.
Nakamotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ispa moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nakamotto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa wants to control from the top but Nakamotto keeps moving.
Ispa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ispa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamotto keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
Ispa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nakamotto can't keep his opponent in guard - Ispa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ispa 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.
Ispa slips a nice elbow through Nakamotto's hands, connecting with Nakamotto's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ispa content to control rather than advance.
Ispa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nakamotto for as long as he can get away with.
Ispa tries to pass to full mount but Nakamotto defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamotto is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ispa is looking for a kimura but Nakamotto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ispa to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ispa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamotto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ispa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ispa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ispa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakamotto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ispa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ispa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa 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.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamotto pinned against the cage. Nakamotto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakamotto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nakamotto wants to clinch up but Ispa keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Nakamotto.
Ispa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamotto swivels and escapes.
Ispa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ispa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamotto. Nakamotto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ispa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamotto. Ispa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ispa cracks a nice hook into Nakamotto's ribs.
Atreyu Nakamotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamotto digs a good hook to Ispa's body.
Nakamotto lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamotto wants to clinch.
Ispa tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamotto throws a hook to the side of Ispa's head but Ispa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamotto lands a nice looking body kick.
Nakamotto pushes Ispa up against the cage in a clinch.
Ispa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Ispa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ispa tries a body shot but Nakamotto blocks it.
Nakamotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ispa backwards.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ispa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Ispa tries a body shot but Nakamotto blocks it.
Nakamotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamotto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Ispa wants to stall.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa misses with a body punch.
Ispa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ispa is trying to pull guard but Nakamotto has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto can't find room to land a body shot as Ispa controls the action.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Nakamotto stalling in the clinch but Ispa improves position.
Ispa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamotto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ispa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nakamotto uses from the top position.
Ispa is looking for a triangle but Nakamotto pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamotto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ispa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamotto has managed to get both his arms back between Ispa's legs - danger averted.
Ispa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamotto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa looking for a triangle here. Nakamotto is fighting it but it looks tight! Ispa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nakamotto is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tank Ispa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baron Shushkev (ranked 2084 p4p, 282 weight class) and Nick Lancaster (ranked 1597 p4p, 206 weight class). Lancaster has chosen Straight Outta Compton by NWA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baron Shushkev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shushkev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shushkev gets a double leg takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Shushkev is stalling in the full guard.
Shushkev scoring with some ground and pound.
Shushkev trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Shushkev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Shushkev stands and throws Lancaster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lancaster tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shushkev is putting a hurting on Lancaster here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lancaster regains half guard.
Lancaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shushkev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shushkev seems to be looking for submissions.
Lancaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shushkev pulls his head out easily.
Shushkev throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Shushkev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lancaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shushkev.
Shushkev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Shushkev is controlling well.
Shushkev drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shushkev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lancaster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shushkev working Lancaster over with strikes.
Lancaster is trying to control but can't.
Shushkev throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Shushkev is working for a submission of some sort.
Shushkev prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Shushkev seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev landing some decent shots from guard.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Shushkev from controlling successfully.
Shushkev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lancaster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shushkev has managed to get both his arms back between Lancaster's legs - danger averted.
Shushkev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancaster looking for a guillotine here but Shushkev defends easily.
Shushkev looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shushkev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shushkev stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lancaster has his foot on Shushkev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shushkev works his way back into a safe position though.
Shushkev scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Shushkev tries to pass.
Lancaster throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shushkev uses it to pass to side control.
Shushkev works to advance to full mount. Lancaster defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shushkev lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shushkev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shushkev lands with some strikes.
Lancaster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shushkev seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Shushkev 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.
Shushkev has managed to clinch.
Shushkev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shushkev.
Lancaster wants to get back to striking at distance but Shushkev won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Shushkev stalling.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch but Shushkev keeps him there for the moment.
Lancaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shushkev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shushkev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Shushkev lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shushkev stalling.
Lancaster working hard to break the clinch.
Shushkev slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster stalling in the clinch but Shushkev improves position.
Lancaster tries to circle away but Shushkev has him pinned against the cage.
Shushkev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lancaster up against the cage.
Shushkev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Shushkev has Lancaster pressed against the cage, preventing Lancaster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shushkev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Shushkev scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Shushkev tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster jumps guard but Shushkev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch but Shushkev keeps him there for the moment.
Shushkev working aggressively here.
Shushkev tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Shushkev misses with a body punch.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Shushkev.
Shushkev is struggling to control the position.
Shushkev stalls.
Shushkev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shushkev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shushkev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shushkev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shushkev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shushkev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Shushkev.
Lancaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shushkev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch but Shushkev keeps him there for the moment.
Shushkev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shushkev lands a nice uppercut.
Shushkev lands a right hand.
Shushkev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shushkev lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
The referee calls for Shushkev to work.
Shushkev is struggling to control the position.
Lancaster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shushkev walks away with a smile on his face. Lancaster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lancaster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shushkev's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Lancaster tries to get set, Shushkev tries to push him back and clinch up but Lancaster manages to avoid the attempt.
Shushkev dives in and scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shushkev wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shushkev is one step ahead there.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Shushkev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shushkev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Shushkev dominated that second round.
That's time! Shushkev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Shushkev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shushkev clinches up with Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage.
Shushkev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Shushkev digs a right hand into Lancaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster's gas tank.
Shushkev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Shushkev.
Shushkev is working Lancaster over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shushkev - that landed with a thud.
Shushkev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shushkev lands a left hand.
Lancaster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shushkev blocking some punches.
Shushkev lands a left hand.
Shushkev struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shushkev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shushkev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Shushkev prevents Lancaster from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shushkev walks away with a smile on his face. Lancaster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shushkev moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Shushkev keeps control of Lancaster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Shushkev.
Lancaster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shushkev misses with the head strike.
Shushkev struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster trying to stall but Shushkev improves his position.
Shushkev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shushkev struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Shushkev stalling the fight.
Shushkev pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster is trying to break free.
Shushkev can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
A hook to the body from Shushkev.
Shushkev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shushkev prevents Lancaster from breaking the clinch.
Shushkev lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baron Shushkev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Shushkev.
Lancaster tries to pull guard but Shushkev won't allow it.
Baron Shushkev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to pull guard but Shushkev won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to pull guard but Shushkev has him pressed against the cage.
Shushkev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shushkev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Shushkev.
Nick Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shushkev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shushkev keeps control of Lancaster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shushkev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to break free but Shushkev pushes him back against the cage.
Shushkev tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Shushkev.
Shushkev lands with a left to the head.
Shushkev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baron Shushkev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lancaster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Shushkev struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Shushkev backwards.
Lancaster is trying to push Shushkev away but Shushkev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shushkev has Lancaster pushed against the cage.
A short left from Shushkev.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster is trying to break the clinch but Shushkev is controlling him.
Come on Shushkev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shushkev digs a right hand into Lancaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster's gas tank.
Shushkev has Lancaster pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Shushkev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shushkev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Shushkev!
Baron Shushkev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Nick Lancaster had this to say: 'Shit happens man...I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korean Kimchi (ranked 2532 p4p, 238 weight class) and Eddy Scharf (ranked 1763 p4p, 183 weight class). Kimchi comes to the cage accompanied by BigBang & 2NE1 - Lollipop. 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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26
140 lbs
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26
146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Kimchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Scharf!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scharf moves in looking to clinch but Kimchi pushes him off.
Scharf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kimchi on the side of the head.
Scharf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kimchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scharf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scharf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kimchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scharf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scharf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scharf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scharf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eddy Scharf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scharf tries to clinch but Kimchi moves out of range.
A lazy left from Scharf finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scharf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimchi.
Scharf throws a jab when Kimchi was well out of range.
Kimchi throwing a counter right hand but Scharf manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scharf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kimchi.
Kimchi throws a jab when Scharf was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Scharf.
Scharf tries to clinch there but Kimchi circles away.
Kimchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scharf lands with a hook. Kimchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scharf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimchi with a jab.
Kimchi throws a hook but Scharf blocks it.
Kimchi looks to land a left hand but Scharf moved out of range nicely.
Kimchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scharf.
Kimchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kimchi drives through and clinches with Scharf against the cage.
Kimchi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kimchi blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scharf misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scharf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimchi lands with a left to the head.
Kimchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scharf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kimchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Scharf - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Kimchi.
Kimchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kimchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scharf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kimchi.
Kimchi scores with a shot to the side of Scharf's head.
Kimchi breaks the clinch.
Scharf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scharf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimchi lands with a light punch inside.
Kimchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scharf's elbow.
Kimchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimchi is working Scharf over against the cage.
Scharf misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kimchi.
Kimchi blocks an uppercut.
Kimchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kimchi is leaning against Scharf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kimchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scharf.
Scharf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimchi blocks a body shot from Scharf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimchi.
Kimchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scharf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Scharf throws a head punch that misses.
Kimchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scharf backwards.
Kimchi blocking some punches.
Kimchi blocking some punches.
Kimchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Scharf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Scharf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scharf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scharf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kimchi.
Scharf misses with a punch on the inside.
Kimchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimchi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scharf is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Kimchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kimchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scharf.
The crowd cheers as Scharf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kimchi doesn't seem phased though.
Kimchi misses with a looping right.
Scharf tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scharf darts in trying to clinch
and Kimchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scharf clinches up with Kimchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Scharf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scharf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimchi backwards.
Scharf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimchi backwards.
Scharf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Scharf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kimchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kimchi prevents a body shot from Scharf.
Kimchi blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimchi has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
A short uppercut from Kimchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scharf misses with a punch on the inside.
Scharf misses with some punches.
Kimchi works on Scharf's body with a couple of short punches.
Kimchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scharf throws a head punch that misses.
Kimchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kimchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimchi jumps guard but Scharf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scharf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scharf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Scharf.
Kimchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Scharf controls his hands.
Kimchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scharf or not.
Kimchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scharf can do to turn this around?
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Scharf fails to land.
Korean Kimchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Scharf controls his hands.
Kimchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimchi.
Scharf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimchi.
Kimchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scharf or not.
Scharf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kimchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scharf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Scharf misses.
Kimchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scharf connects with a single shot there.
Kimchi drives through and clinches with Scharf against the cage.
Kimchi lands a body punch.
Scharf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimchi backwards.
Scharf can't find room to land a body shot as Kimchi controls the action.
Kimchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scharf is looking to clinch but Kimchi is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scharf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Kimchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimchi tries to clinch but Scharf is having none of it.
Scharf is looking to clinch.
Kimchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scharf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scharf moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimchi.
Kimchi lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scharf.
Scharf working aggressively here.
Kimchi blocks an uppercut.
Kimchi is trying to break free.
Kimchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scharf prevents a body shot from Kimchi.
Kimchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scharf backwards.
Kimchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scharf throws a head punch that misses.
Scharf tries to throw a body punch but Kimchi avoids it by throwing Scharf back against the cage.
Scharf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Kimchi.
Kimchi misses with a punch to the body.
Kimchi working aggressively here.
Scharf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimchi misses with a body punch.
Kimchi tries a body shot but Scharf blocks it.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Scharf blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Scharf fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scharf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Kimchi.
Scharf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scharf working aggressively here.
Kimchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kimchi working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddy Scharf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scharf throws the left hand but Kimchi avoids the punch easily.
Scharf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kimchi.
Scharf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Kimchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scharf doesn't seem phased though.
Scharf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scharf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scharf looks to land a right hand but Kimchi moved out of range.
Scharf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimchi.
Kimchi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scharf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scharf wants to clinch up but Kimchi keeps it at a distance.
Scharf doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimchi circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimchi misses the target.
Scharf is looking to clinch but Kimchi is avoiding it.
Kimchi defending well as Scharf loads up on a big left hand.
Kimchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kimchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scharf wants to clinch
and Kimchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scharf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kimchi under the eye.
Kimchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kimchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scharf is rocked!
Scharf slips a straight right by Kimchi.
Scharf is still on wobbly legs! Can Kimchi finish him?
Scharf misses with an uppercut. Kimchi saw that one coming.
Kimchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scharf moves into the clinch.
Kimchi lands with a light punch inside.
Kimchi working aggressively here.
Kimchi lands a big right hand that drops Scharf! The killer instinct kicks in and Kimchi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kimchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korean Kimchi!
Our winner, Korean Kimchi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Paddington (ranked 1416 p4p, 147 weight class) and Orange Crush (ranked 1547 p4p, 162 weight class). Paddington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Broken - Next time around. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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27
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Paddington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orange Crush!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paddington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crush.
Paddington lands a glancing blow to the side of Crush's head.
Crush tries to clinch there but Paddington circles away.
Paddington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crush gets a double leg takedown into Paddington's guard.
Paddington is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crush throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paddington's body to avoid the submission. Paddington has instead reached around Crush's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paddington arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Paddington!
David Paddington retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 1113 p4p, 158 weight class) and Frank Lloyd (ranked 1399 p4p, 202 weight class). Frank Lloyd told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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209 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Lloyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian lands a nice hook to Lloyd's body. Lloyd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kardashian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Kardashian's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lloyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
Good shot there by Kardashian.
Kardashian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lloyd.
A big right from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian closes the distance and pushes Lloyd back into the cage.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Lloyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd has had enough of the clinch but Kardashian keeps him there for the moment.
Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
Kardashian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kardashian misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd tries to keep at a distance but Kardashian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lloyd lands a left hand.
Kardashian gets through Lloyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian pushes Lloyd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Lloyd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kardashian up against the cage.
Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
Lloyd dives in for a single leg takedown but Kardashian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lloyd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Lloyd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lloyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a nice shot to the body.
Kardashian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kardashian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lloyd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Lloyd is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kardashian. That snapped Lloyd's head back.
Lloyd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lloyd. That snapped Kardashian's head back.
Lloyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lloyd! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Lloyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lloyd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Kardashian.
Lloyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardashian.
Kardashian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kardashian cracks Lloyd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lloyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Kardashian's head but Kardashian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kardashian lands a jab to the nose.
Kardashian throws a shot from downtown. Lloyd moves away and avoids it.
Kardashian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kardashian misses with a body shot
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Rob Kardashian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kardashian lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kardashian jabs Lloyd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lloyd manages to avoid it.
Lloyd throws out a loose jab but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd throws an overhand right that lands on Kardashian's shoulder, as Kardashian tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd misses with a hook.
It looked like Kardashian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lloyd.
Lloyd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kardashian to score with a decent uppercut.
Lloyd loads up on a big right hand but Kardashian slips the punch.
Kardashian jabs at Lloyd's body.
Lloyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kardashian digs a good hook to Lloyd's body.
Lloyd looks winded!
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lloyd manages to avoid it.
Lloyd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lloyd doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lloyd at a distance.
Kardashian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lloyd throws an overhand right that lands on Kardashian's shoulder, as Kardashian tries to avoid the shot.
Kardashian ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Kardashian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kardashian tries to clinch but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardashian throws a hook but Lloyd blocks it.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lloyd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rob Kardashian is winning the standup battle so far.
Lloyd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kardashian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lloyd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kardashian with a body shot.
Kardashian throws a lazy right hand but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kardashian lands with a good body shot.
Kardashian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lloyd can do to turn this around?
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lloyd.
Lloyd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kardashian throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
Kardashian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kardashian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lloyd has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian misses with a body punch
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lloyd might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lloyd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lloyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardashian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lloyd at a distance.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lloyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kardashian tries to clinch up but Lloyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Lloyd throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.
Lloyd swings widly with a right hand
and Kardashian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardashian lands with an uppercut that bounces Lloyd off the cage and back into range.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lloyd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kardashian lands a slapping body shot.
Lloyd slips a straight right by Kardashian.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Kardashian thuds a left hand into Lloyd's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Lloyd is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian wants to clinch.
Lloyd is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kardashian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Kardashian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kardashian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kardashian throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kardashian lands with a shot to the body.
Lloyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
Kardashian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Kardashian connects with a body shot that sends Lloyd's belly button to the back.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Lloyd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Lloyd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lloyd.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lloyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lloyd slips a straight right by Kardashian.
Lloyd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kardashian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lloyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Lloyd misses.
Lloyd throws out a loose jab but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Lloyd staying out of range there.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lloyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Lloyd is just out of range.
Lloyd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kardashian is looking to wear down Lloyd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lloyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the body.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lloyd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian digs a good hook to Lloyd's body.
Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian.
A nice side step and Lloyd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kardashian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lloyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardashian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Lloyd stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kardashian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kardashian connects with a nice looking jab.
Kardashian dips to his left and cracks Lloyd with an uppercut!
Kardashian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lloyd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lloyd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Kardashian's head but Kardashian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lloyd looks to throw the jab but Kardashian is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kardashian.
Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Lloyd moves out of range.
Kardashian throws out a loose jab but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian moves in looking to clinch but Lloyd pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Lloyd misses.
Kardashian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Lloyd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kardashian defends well and Lloyd ends up having to push Kardashian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kardashian throws a shot from downtown. Lloyd moves away and avoids it.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Kardashian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lloyd. Lloyd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kardashian connects with the punch.
Kardashian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Kardashian saw that one coming.
Kardashian throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Kardashian lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kardashian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kardashian closes the distance and pushes Lloyd back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Kardashian.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lloyd as the two fighters clinch.
Rob Kardashian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kardashian lands a right hook to the body.
Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kardashian scores with a jab.
Kardashian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lloyd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lloyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lloyd blocking some punches.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
Lloyd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lloyd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kardashian misses with a body shot
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Lloyd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Lloyd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lloyd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kardashian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kardashian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian connects with a body shot that sends Lloyd's belly button to the back.
Lloyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardashian.
Lloyd throws a jab when Kardashian was well out of range.
Kardashian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lloyds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kardashian thuds a left hand into Lloyd's body.
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Kardashian misses with a lunging right hand
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Kardashian throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Lloyd.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lloyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lloyd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kardashian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lloyd. Kardashian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lloyd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kardashian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Lloyd does it's job there.
Lloyd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kardashian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lloyd throws a hook but Kardashian avoids it easily.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a hook but Lloyd blocks it.
Lloyd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lloyd walks into a jab.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Lloyd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kardashian misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd walks into a straight right hand from Kardashian.
Lloyd moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Lloyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kardashian moves away from the strike by Lloyd.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Lloyd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kardashian tries to counter by clinching up but Lloyd breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lloyd at a distance.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Lloyd misses.
Kardashian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lloyd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lloyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
Kardashian has Lloyd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lloyd stalling in the clinch but Kardashian improves position.
Kardashian presses Lloyd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lloyd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lloyd fails to land.
Lloyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lloyd taking a breather.
Kardashian lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kardashian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Kardashian tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian presses Lloyd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kardashian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Lloyd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kardashian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lloyd is rocked!
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lloyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Kardashian finish him?
Lloyd trying to stall but Kardashian improves his position.
Kardashian lands a big right hand that drops Lloyd! The killer instinct kicks in and Kardashian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kardashian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian retains his light heavyweight title!
Rob Kardashian decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 943 p4p, 138 weight class) and Nick Graves (ranked 503 p4p, 70 weight class). Graves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - Doctor, Doctor. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Klos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Graves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Klos moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Graves lands a body shot.
Klos doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Klos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos misses with a jab to the body
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves throws a hook but Klos avoids it easily.
Klos misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves avoids the body shot from Klos.
Klos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Klos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klos's head.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Graves misses.
Klos looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Klos misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Klos won't want to take too many of those.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Klos pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos being controlled against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves working Klos over with knees to the body.
Graves working Klos over with knees to the body.
Klos is breathing heavily.
Klos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves stalling.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Klos misses with a body punch.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Klos's head.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves just leaning against Klos, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klos's face.
A short left from Graves.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klos's face.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Klos is rocked!
Graves leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves stalling against the cage.
Klos stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
Graves gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves avoiding damage.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Graves throws a right hand that Klos ducks under and follows up with a left that Klos also avoids with ease.
Klos misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klos looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Klos swings widly with a right hand
and Graves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves working Klos over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves landing knees to the head.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klos's face.
Oh Klos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Klos seems to have got his legs back now.
Klos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Klos fails to land.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Klos's ribcage.
A short right from Graves.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Klos's ribcage. Klos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Klos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klos wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Klos's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Klos letting Graves take a breather here.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klos throws a head punch that misses.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klos taking a breather.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
Klos lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves prevents a body shot from Klos.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klos blocks it with crossed arms.
Klos taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to stall.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Klos working aggressively here.
Klos tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Klos back against the cage.
Klos misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Klos takes a knee right on the jaw!
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klos backwards.
Graves stalls.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos throws a head punch that misses.
Graves drops Klos with a big knee straight up the middle! Klos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Klos limp body while Graves jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nick Graves thanked XFighter Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
68% |
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