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DFN#46 Arjuna vs Laiho PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Mohammed (ranked 6303 p4p, 581 weight class) and Avraham Avinu (ranked 4718 p4p, 498 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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166 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Avraham Avinu!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avinu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mohammed.
Avinu misses with a few strikes there.
Avraham Avinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mohammed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Avinu actively working from the bottom here.
Avinu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avinu pushes Mohammed off looking to stand but Mohammed dives back in and keeps control.
Mohammed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mohammed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avinu's head.
Mohammed working the head and body with strikes.
Avinu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mohammed.
Mohammed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Avinu is staying active underneath Mohammed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mohammed working Avinu over with strikes.
Mohammed lands strikes from half guard.
Avinu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mohammed.
Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mohammed 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.
Mohammed with the ground and pound but Avinu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mohammed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Avinu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed is looking to work some ground and pound but Avinu has wrist control.
Mohammed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mohammed wants to control from the top but Avinu keeps moving.
Avinu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mohammed is fighting to break Avinu's control of his arms but Avinu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mohammed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avinu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Avinu seems keen to control Mohammed's posture.
Avinu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avinu can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed throwing strikes but missing.
Mohammed connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed trying to control but Avinu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mohammed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mohammed wants to stand but Avinu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mohammed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohammed throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avinu trying to control the position.
Mohammed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Avinu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammed is one step ahead there.
Mohammed throwing strikes but missing.
Mohammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avinu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammed throwing strikes from guard but Avinu blocks nicely.
Avinu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avinu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mohammed quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mohammed dominated that round.
That's time! Mohammed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Avinu is avoiding it.
Avinu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mohammed's half guard.
Mohammed pushes Avinu off looking to stand but Avinu dives back in and keeps control.
Avinu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mohammed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mohammed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avinu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avinu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adam Mohammed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avinu is trying to control. Mohammed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mohammed wants to improve his position but Avinu is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avinu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avinu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammed's head.
Avinu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
My spies in Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform me that Avinu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mohammed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avinu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Avinu working over Mohammed with some ground and pound. Mohammed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mohammed is rocked!
Avinu lands a big elbow - Mohammed is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Avinu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraham Avinu!
An out of breath Avraham Avinu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Adam Mohammed spoke after the fight, saying 'Every fighting org. does this, when you have one last fight left they give you a tough fight. They think all fighters leave the org. after compliting the contract. This is bullshit, you guys are carear destroyers.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Franklin (ranked 4256 p4p, 461 weight class) and Amirkhan Adaev (ranked 3448 p4p, 385 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amirkhan Adaev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Adaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adaev wants to stand and escape but Franklin is having none of it.
Adaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Adaev, not yet.
Franklin trying to control but Adaev is working from the bottom.
Franklin drops back looking for a leg! Adaev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adaev manages to kick Franklin off! Franklin jumps back into Adaev's guard.
Adaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin drops back looking for a leg! Adaev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adaev manages to kick Franklin off! Franklin jumps back into Adaev's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adaev is looking to stand back up but Franklin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adaev.
Franklin prevents Adaev from improving his position.
Adaev is still trying to improve position.
Adaev is trying to control but can't.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adaev keeps working.
Franklin is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franklin works his way into full mount!
Franklin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Adaev is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin with a couple of short strikes.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adaev is looking to escape.
Franklin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adaev to take his back!
Franklin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adaev is defending well though. Franklin let's go of the attempt for now.
Franklin has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Adaev is in real trouble here. Franklin gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Adaev is tapping out! Franklin wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Franklin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franky Stanky (ranked 1351 p4p, 167 weight class) and Tyrone Dabloante (ranked 6397 p4p, 549 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franky Stanky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Dabloante!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Stanky digs a right hand into Dabloante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dabloante's gas tank.
Stanky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dabloante tries to pull guard but Stanky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stanky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dabloantes head.
Stanky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanky lands with a left to the head.
Dabloante is rocked!
Stanky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dabloante is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanky finish him?
Stanky throws a big uppercut that drops Dabloante! More strikes from Stanky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dabloante lies dazed against the cage as Stanky celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Stanky!
A pretty intense looking Franky Stanky took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Tyrone Dabloante had this to say: 'I lost aint nothing else to say bout that. I gotta get back in the gym n put work in'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bastyn Dall (ranked 509 p4p, 55 weight class) and Li Kong Ho (ranked 935 p4p, 99 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Beast. 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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150 lbs
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149 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Li Kong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall misses with a left hand
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ho regains guard immediately.
Ho is adopting a defensive guard.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Dall throws an elbow that misses. Ho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dall's guard. Nice move by Ho!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking for a triangle but Ho pushes his legs off easily.
Dall has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ho should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dall has tightened it up now! Ho should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bastyn Dall!
A less than humble Bastyn Dall 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Barrera (ranked 409 p4p, 66 weight class) and Aristotle Nicomachus (ranked 1983 p4p, 296 weight class). Nicomachus has chosen Drake - Trophies as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aristotle Nicomachus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera lands a slapping body shot.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicomachus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nicomachus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!
Barrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicomachus at a distance.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicomachus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nicomachus slips a jab from Barrera.
Nicomachus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicomachus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicomachus lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Nicomachus misses
and Barrera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicomachus misses with an uppercut
and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera avoids the body shot from Nicomachus.
Barrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicomachus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicomachus lands with an overhand left.
Nicomachus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicomachus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nicomachus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicomachus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barrera at a distance.
Barrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Barrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrera lands a jab to the head.
Nicomachus throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
Nicomachus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nicomachus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrera.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicomachus.
Barrera throws a body punch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Nicomachus swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Barrera counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Nicomachus.
Barrera looks to land a right hand but Nicomachus moved out of range.
Nicomachus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicomachus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Nicomachus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera takes a swing at Nicomachus's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicomachus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicomachus misses with a body shot.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick as Barrera jumps back.
Nicomachus cracks a nice hook into Barrera's ribs.
Barrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicomachus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicomachus throws an off balance right hand
and Nicomachus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicomachus connects with an inside leg kick.
Barrera throws a body punch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Nicomachus misses with a body kick.
Nicomachus misses with a looping right.
Barrera blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Barrera. Beautiful body shot.
Barrera scores with a body shot.
Barrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicomachus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrera misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicomachus! But no joy.
Nicomachus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicomachus.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrera misses the target.
Barrera takes one to the side of the head.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Nicomachus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicomachus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrera swings for the body but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nicomachus.
Nicomachus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicomachus punishes Barrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Barrera lands a body shot.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicomachus.
Barrera lands a jab to Nicomachus's midsection.
Nicomachus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicomachus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barrera blocks a jab.
Nicomachus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Nicomachus misses
and Barrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nicomachus throws a series of punches but Barrera moves out of range.
Nicomachus throws a solid leg kick but Barrera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nicomachus.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicomachus manages to avoid it.
Barrera throws a body punch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Barrera is looking to wear down Nicomachus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicomachus.
A shot to the liver by Nicomachus. Beautiful body shot.
Barrera tries to move into range but Nicomachus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Nicomachus misses its intended target.
Barrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Barrera counter with a right hand.
Nicomachus fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera throws a quick counter head kick but Nicomachus was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera lands a nice hook to Nicomachus's body. Nicomachus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barrera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nicomachus scores with a kick to the body.
Nicomachus throws a right hand that Barrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrera also avoids with ease.
Barrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicomachus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Nicomachus throws out a loose jab but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicomachus misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera misses with a looping right.
Nicomachus lands a right hook to the body.
Nicomachus scores with a punch to the head.
Nicomachus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera jabs Nicomachus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicomachus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrera is able to avoid easily.
Nicomachus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrera throws a hook to the side of Nicomachus's head but Nicomachus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicomachus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrera.
Nicomachus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrera.
Nicomachus looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nicomachus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Barrera throws a body punch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicomachus. That's going to slow Barrera down.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicomachus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera connects with a looping right hand.
Nicomachus lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicomachus takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrera misses the target.
Nicomachus misses with a straight right.
Nicomachus fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicomachus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nicomachus tries to work over Barrera's front leg with a kick but Barrera checks it.
Barrera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Aristotle Nicomachus has been cut.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicomachus works the jab nicely.
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicomachus was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
Nicomachus moves out of range as Barrera strikes.
Nicomachus misses with a left hand
and Barrera counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big right from Barrera misses.
Nicomachus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicomachus misses with a leg kick.
Nicomachus throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Nicomachus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicomachus misses the shot to the body.
Barrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nicomachus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrera checks a low kick from Nicomachus.
Nice jab there from Barrera.
Nicomachus misses with a two punch combination.
Barrera throwing a counter right hand but Nicomachus manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Barrera misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicomachus.
Barrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barrera staying out of range there.
A jab from Barrera misses.
Barrera throws a hook but Nicomachus blocks it.
Nicomachus throws out a counter right but Barrera avoids it with no problem.
Nicomachus throws a good cross that connects.
Barrera lands a right hook to the body.
Nicomachus takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
Nicomachus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nicomachus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Barrera moves away from the strike by Nicomachus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aristotle Nicomachus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aristotle Nicomachus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicomachus.
Barrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicomachus can pounce on him.
Barrera takes one to the chin there.
Barrera slips a straight right by Nicomachus.
A quick step to the side and Barrera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicomachus throws a lazy right hand but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Barrera.
Barrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicomachus should have avoided that one.
Barrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Nicomachus scores with a four punch combination!
Barrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicomachus should have avoided that one.
Nicomachus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Nicomachus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera avoids the body shot from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!
Nicomachus lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicomachus slips under a jab from Barrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera staying out of range there.
Nicomachus tries to bum rush Barrera with a series of wild strikes but Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicomachus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nicomachus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
A little feinted left hand from Barrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Barrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicomachus slips under a jab from Barrera.
Nicomachus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus misses with a straight left.
As Nicomachus backs away, Barrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nicomachus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicomachus throws an overhand right that lands on Barrera's shoulder, as Barrera tries to avoid the shot.
Barrera lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Nicomachus misses
and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicomachus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicomachus throws a right hand that misses
and Barrera counters with a straight right hand.
Nicomachus misses with a jab to the body
and Barrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Mario Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicomachus can pounce on him.
Nicomachus throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nicomachus looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Nicomachus moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrera scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicomachus connects with an inside leg kick.
Barrera scores with a jab to the head.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera throws an off balance right hand
and Nicomachus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicomachus misses with an uppercut.
Nicomachus lands a really nice looking cross but Barrera seems unphased.
Barrera swings for the body but Nicomachus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera misses the shot to the body.
Nicomachus is looking to score with low kicks.
Barrera avoids the body shot from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicomachus swings widly with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a good, hard body kick but Nicomachus shrugs it off.
Nicomachus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicomachus looks to land a left hand but Barrera moved out of range nicely.
Nicomachus scores with a nice strike.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barrera might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Barrera blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicomachus, as that shot connected.
Barrera swings for the body but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Nicomachus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicomachus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrera as he connects with a hook.
Nicomachus cracks Barrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nicomachus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus swings widly with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicomachus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicomachus is just out of range.
Barrera throws a body punch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Barrera throws a head kick but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Nicomachus tests Barrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicomachus is just out of range.
Nicomachus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicomachus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicomachus defending well as Barrera loads up on a big left hand.
Nicomachus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the head.
Barrera checks a leg kick.
Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicomachus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Nicomachus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nicomachus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Nicomachus!
Aristotle Nicomachus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Sienly (ranked 2291 p4p, 208 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 216 p4p, 27 weight class). Tree Knee Dad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Not Falling by Mudvayne. 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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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kristof Sienly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sienly looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Sienly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tree Knee Dad backs away, Sienly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sienly checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sienly throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Sienly misses.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sienly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Sienly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sienly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tree Knee Dad catches Sienly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Sienly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Sienly checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sienly misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sienly with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Sienly moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Sienly loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sienly.
Sienly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Sienly's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sienly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
Sienly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sienly connects with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sienly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienly throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Sienly keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Sienly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sienly is in trouble now - Tree Knee Dad has advanced to mount!
Tree Knee Dad content just to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Sienly has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad is working for a kimura but Sienly is defending it quite comfortably.
Sienly actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienly trying to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sienly's head.
Tree Knee Dad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sienly sees it coming and defends easily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Sienly is defending well.
My spies in MMA Dojo inform me that Tree Knee Dad has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tree Knee Dad in particular looking to stall.
Sienly is trying to control but can't.
That's four 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.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Sienly won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Sienly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sienly reverses the position - he's now on top in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sienly trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Sienly keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sienly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad 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.
Sienly scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sienly slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sienly finds it's way round the side to connect with Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad swinging wildly here.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Sienly throwing a counter right hand but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sienly misses with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sienly misses the target.
Sienly misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Sienly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Sienly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sienly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Kristof Sienly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Sienly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sienly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tree Knee Dad at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Sienly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Sienly tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Sienly down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienly lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sienly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sienly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sienly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Sienly.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sienly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sienly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sienly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sienly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sienly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sienly misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sienly connects with a looping right hand.
Sienly throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and Sienly counters with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Sienly counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
As Tree Knee Dad looks to move away, Sienly throws a big counter combo but Tree Knee Dad just gets out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Sienly was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Sienly down by chopping away at his legs.
Sienly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sienly misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Sienly ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Sienly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Sienly's head back.
Sienly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Sienly's head but Sienly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sienly moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sienly, right into the meat.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sienly.
Sienly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Sienly misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad cracks the inside of Sienly's front leg.
Tree Knee Dad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sienly's head.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sienly ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sienly counters with a thumping low kick.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sienly.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Sienly saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sienly defends it well.
Sienly throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sienly misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sienly.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Sienly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Sienly moved out of range nicely.
Sienly tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick
and Sienly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sienly misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sienly slips under a jab.
Sienly tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Sienly throws a sloppy body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sienly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Sienly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Sienly moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Sienly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sienly misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sienly lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Sienly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sienly missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Sienly avoids it with no problem.
Sienly throws a front kick aimed at Tree Knee Dad's knee but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then cracks Sienly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sienly down.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sienly in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sienly swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sienly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands an overhand right.
Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Sienly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Sienly moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sienly.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
An inside leg kick from Sienly misses.
Sienly slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sienly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sienly throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Sienly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab.
Sienly checks a leg kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sienly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sienly looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kristof Sienly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick
and Sienly counters with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
letting Sienly counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sienly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Sienly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
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!
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sienly checks it well.
Sienly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Sienly slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Sienly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sienly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tree Knee Dad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Sienly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sienly but Sienly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sienly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sienly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tree Knee Dad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tree Knee Dad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Sienly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sienly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sienly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
A relieved looking Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ashton (ranked 186 p4p, 21 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 1255 p4p, 160 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie Nation. Eric Ashton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Haack's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Haack - just one landing.
Ashton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
Ashton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Ashton throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Ashton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haack throws a body kick that misses
and Ashton counters with a shoot takedown. Haack fights it but they end up in guard.
Haack wants to stand and escape but Ashton is having none of it.
Haack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Ashton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ashton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ashton throws a hook but Haack blocks it.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ashton's calf.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack's coach down at Big Price MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haack's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haack misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Ashton off balance momentarily.
Haack tries to land a body kick
so Ashton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ashton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ashton, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haack controls the pace.
Ashton is pulling down on Haack's head to control his posture.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haack is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.
Ashton is controlling Haack's posture.
Ashton wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment.
Ashton wants to hit a switch here but Haack passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ashton there!
Haack content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haack controlling the pace.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Haack trying to pass the guard but Ashton defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ashton tries to roll over but Haack keeps him under control.
Ashton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haack's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ashton works the jab nicely.
Haack throws a shot to the body.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haack counters with a low kick, right behind Ashton 's knee.
Haack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ashton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Haack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ashton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack is looking to sweep but instead, Ashton has passed into half guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton postures up.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haack is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton wants to pass to mount but Haack is defending the position.
Ashton is taking a breather. Haack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ashton is looking for a kimura here.
Haack is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard.
Haack is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.
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.
Ashton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ashton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Haack turns into him and now he's in Ashton's guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Haack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashton is keeping the position for now.
Ashton is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haack wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Ashton has control of Haack's left arm, preventing Haack from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haack lands a high kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack throws a leg kick but Ashton checks it.
Ashton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ashton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haack tried to score with a low kick but Ashton checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Haack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Haack thows a leg kick but Ashton checks it
and Ashton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haack won't be happy with that.
Haack sneaks back into half guard.
Haack is looking to control Ashton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haack avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Haack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ashton passes Haack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ashton wants to take a breather but Haack is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton looking for a submission but Haack manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ashton stops Haack from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Ashton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haack prevents Ashton from improving position.
Haack manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashton is looking for a kimura here.
Ashton is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Haack is defending well.
Ashton is keen to just control but Haack is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack is trying to stand up here but Ashton is controlling him well.
Haack trying to control but Ashton postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton's corner calls for a 1-2. Ashton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haack works Ashton's body with a nice hook.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Ashton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Ashton jabs Haack right on the nose. Haack blinks but takes it well.
Ashton dives in and grabs Haack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haack pushes down on Ashton's head and hops out.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Ashton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ashton gets a double leg takedown into Haack's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ashton trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Ashton prevents Haack from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Ashton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ashton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 544 p4p, 92 weight class) and Donal Noye (ranked 660 p4p, 111 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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29
209 lbs
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220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleon Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donal Noye!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noye tries a quick counter leg kick but Wright is wise to it.
Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wright misses with a low kick as Noye jumps back.
Noye lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Noye feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Noye misses with an uppercut.
Noye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Noye tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Noye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Noye is just out of range.
Wright misses with a hook. Noye ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noye misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noye throws a head kick that misses.
Wright lands a jab to Noye's midsection.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Noye has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Noye checks a leg kick.
Noye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noye tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noye closes the distance and clinches.
Noye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noye misses with a body punch.
Wright is trying to push Noye away but Noye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright works on Noye's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Noye.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noye lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noye has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Noye is controlling the position.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright tries to break free but Noye pushes him back against the cage.
Noye struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Noye.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noye has him pressed against the cage.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Noye keeps him there for the moment.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noye throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright wants to break free but Noye has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Noye.
Noye digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Wright prevents a body shot from Noye.
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Noye.
Noye misses with the head strike.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Noye lands a left hand.
Noye lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Noye.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Noye is controlling him.
Noye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Noye.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noye lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noye has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright tries to circle away but Noye has him pinned against the cage.
Wright is trying to break free.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Noye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.
Noye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noye just misses with a punch to the body.
Noye tries to clinch up.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Noye throws a big counter head kick but Wright avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Wright misses
and Noye counters with a left to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noye wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Noye checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noye was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Noye saw that one coming.
Noye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Noye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
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!
Wright thuds a left hand into Noye's body.
Noye moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noye with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noye rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noye working aggressively here.
Noye tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noye gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Noye keeps him there for the moment.
Noye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright is trying to break free.
Noye lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noye.
Noye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright tries to circle away but Noye has him pinned against the cage.
Noye lands an elbow that stopped Wright in his tracks for a moment.
Noye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal Noye dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Noye.
Wright scores with a nice strike.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Noye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright throws a series of punches but Noye avoids them all with ease.
Noye tries to clinch up.
Wright connects with a right hand. Noye shakes it off.
Noye closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Wright avoids the elbow strike from Noye, against the cage.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Noye won't allow it.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Noye has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noye misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noye.
Cleon Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noye tries to clinch up.
Noye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noye scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Noye is just out of range.
Noye misses with a low kick.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noye tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Noye was not able to check.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright lands a front kick.
Noye tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noye moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Noye slips under a jab.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noye doesn't seem bothered though.
Noye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Noye lands with a slapping head kick.
Jeez, Cleon Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wright lands a nice hook to Noye's body. Noye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donal Noye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noye misses with a head kick.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noye instigates a clinch.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Noye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noye lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donal Noye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Wright.
Noye throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Noye is controlling him.
Noye tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noye swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noye misses with the head strike.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noye prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright tries to circle away but Noye has him pinned against the cage.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noye closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Noye. That snapped Wright's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donal Noye!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 158 p4p, 22 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 330 p4p, 52 weight class). Arjuna comes to the cage accompanied by Om. Laiho has chosen Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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208 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjuna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch combination from Laiho misses.
As Laiho looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Laiho just gets out of the way.
Laiho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arjuna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laiho.
Arjuna jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Laiho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arjuna walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Laiho. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laiho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laiho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arjuna tries to avoid it but Laiho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arjuna to the ground. Arjuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Laiho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Laiho.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laiho.
Laiho's corner calls for a 1-2. Laiho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Laiho.
Arjuna throws a leg kick
and Laiho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laiho.
Laiho misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna avoids a wild elbow strike from Laiho.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laiho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna stops a takedown attempt from Laiho.
Laiho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laiho just leaning against Arjuna, taking a breather.
Arjuna is pressed up against the cage. Laiho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arjuna down to the mat. Arjuna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laiho jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well.
Arjuna stuffs the takedown attempt from Laiho. Laiho gets slowly back to his feet.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laiho misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely.
As Laiho looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Laiho just gets out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laiho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Arjuna. No joy for Laiho on that attempt.
Arjuna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laiho blocks the body kick.
Arjuna scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arjuna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laiho somewhat.
Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laiho just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laiho. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arjuna is looking for a counter combo.
Arjuna looks for the body kick but Laiho saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Laiho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laiho tries to clinch up.
Laiho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks.
Laiho misses with the combination.
Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Laiho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice jab there from Laiho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laiho misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab.
Arjuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laiho misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna thinks about countering with a head kick.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiho.
Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.
Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laiho fails with the takedown.
Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laiho tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
Laiho swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laiho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laiho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laiho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laiho shoots in but no luck this time.
Arjuna tries to bum rush Laiho with a series of wild strikes but Laiho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Laiho misses.
Laiho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arjuna!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arjuna can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho working the head and body with strikes.
Laiho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arjuna is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arjuna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laiho.
Laiho trying to control the action but Arjuna is working from the bottom.
Arjuna is trying to control Laiho's posture but Laiho avoids it.
Arjuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Laiho.
Laiho misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arjuna is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laiho trying to control the action but Arjuna is working from the bottom.
Arjuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Laiho.
Arjuna is looking to regain half guard here but Laiho keeps moving and retains side control.
Laiho trying to control the position but Arjuna is working away.
Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laiho's best efforts.
Laiho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laiho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arjuna has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arjuna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arjuna holds on and takes a little breather.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Arjuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arjuna controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arjuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arjuna managing to control the position.
Laiho postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laiho looking to pass the guard.
Arjuna trying to control the position here.
Arjuna trying to keep a closed guard but Laiho is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arjuna scores with a jab.
Arjuna is looking to land body kicks.
That's four 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.
Laiho throws a combination that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laiho's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Laiho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna is looking for a counter combo.
Arjuna tries to sprawl but Laiho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laiho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arjuna moves into full guard.
Laiho is fighting to break Arjuna's control of his arms but Arjuna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laiho throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arjuna managing to control the position.
Laiho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arjuna's head.
Arjuna is pulling down on Laiho's head. It's preventing any offense from Laiho, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexi Laiho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Laiho throws a body shot but no joy.
Laiho just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArjuna.
Laiho dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut!
Laiho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laiho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arjuna doesn't seem bothered though.
Laiho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arjuna leaves Laiho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arjuna takes one on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arjuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laiho or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laiho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laiho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laiho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arjuna breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Laiho.
Arjuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laiho throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range.
Alexi Laiho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laiho lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head.
Arjuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laiho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Laiho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laiho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laiho shoots in for a double leg but Arjuna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laiho scores with a jab to the head.
Laiho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arjuna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arjuna pulls Laiho in close to prevent any damage.
Arjuna continues to stall.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arjuna managing to control the position.
Arjuna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laiho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laiho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arjuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laiho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arjuna punching from the bottom.
Laiho postures up.
Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laiho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arjuna is pulling down on Laiho's head. It's preventing any offense from Laiho, at least for the moment.
Alexi Laiho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arjuna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Arjuna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laiho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laiho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arjuna is looking for a triangle but Laiho pushes his legs off easily.
Laiho trying to control but Arjuna is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laiho misses the shot to the body.
As Laiho looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Laiho just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laiho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arjuna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laiho misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Laiho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arjuna doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Laiho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laiho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho!
After the big win, Alexi Laiho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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