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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 4163 p4p, 419 weight class) and Cuba Moretti (ranked 1403 p4p, 183 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cuba Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Moretti tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Moretti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Moretti moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
Moretti gets a clinch.
Barbosa is stalling here.
Moretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Moretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moretti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moretti moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa scores with a takedown into Moretti's guard.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moretti working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moretti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Moretti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moretti being controlled here momentarily.
Moretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moretti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Moretti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa is controlling Moretti's posture.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moretti's guard.
Moretti trying to strike off his back.
Barbosa preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moretti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moretti trying to keep a closed guard but Barbosa is proving a slippery customer.
Barbosa trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Moretti can't keep his opponent in guard - Barbosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Moretti defends the submission attempt.
Moretti is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moretti is looking to control Barbosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moretti avoid being mounted?
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Moretti defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Moretti is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Moretti flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Barbosa anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Moretti and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Barbosa slips an arm under Moretti chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Barbosa has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Barbosa is squeezing on Moretti like an anaconda would it's prey. Moretti fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Barbosa!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Barbosa made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocco OGrady (ranked 1722 p4p, 211 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 951 p4p, 121 weight class). Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco OGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OGrady is trying to maintain the position but Hoppe is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.
Hoppe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
Hoppe lands with a punch from half guard.
OGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoppe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoppe is thwarting OGrady's attempts to control the position.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoppe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OGrady defends it well.
OGrady is looking to improve his position.
OGrady knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoppe on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OGrady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoppe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OGrady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but OGrady is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to OGrady's temple.
OGrady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OGrady avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Ground and pound from Hoppe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OGrady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.
OGrady wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
Hoppe trying to control the action but OGrady is working from the bottom.
OGrady wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe working over OGrady with some ground and pound. OGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OGrady trying to hold on to Hoppe's head to control him but Hoppe postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OGrady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is nestled in close to OGrady, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoppe lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoppe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoppe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to OGrady's temple.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoppe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through OGrady's hands, connecting with OGrady's forehead.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OGrady with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but OGrady dodges it nicely.
OGrady tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoppe working over OGrady with some ground and pound. OGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but OGrady is working away.
OGrady trying to hold on to Hoppe's head to control him but Hoppe postures up.
OGrady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OGrady defending well though.
OGrady wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
Hoppe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but OGrady dodges it nicely.
OGrady is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoppe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoppe scores with a couple of short elbows.
OGrady tries to improve position but can't.
OGrady can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoppe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OGrady knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoppe scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OGrady is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hoppe connects with a decent elbow.
Hoppe is working OGrady over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hoppe lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hoppe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OGrady gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe working over OGrady with some ground and pound. OGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoppe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OGrady defends it well.
Hoppe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OGrady is holding on to half guard well.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OGrady's head.
Hoppe winds up and cracks OGrady with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoppe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OGrady is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OGrady wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
OGrady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoppe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoppe's back!
Hoppe tries to roll but OGrady sticks to his back.
Hoppe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OGrady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoppe tries to lock up and control but OGrady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoppe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OGrady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OGrady's back!
Well, with Hoppe on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before OGrady is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hoppe has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for OGrady! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hoppe gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 2533 p4p, 362 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 2364 p4p, 344 weight class). Samuel Kravac has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kravac has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dux gets caught flat footed, as Kravac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Dux's guard.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kravac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dux's head.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac cracks Dux with a solid left hand.
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Dux's guard.
Kravac passes into half guard.
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Kravac passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dux!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac goes for an armbar but Dux turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dux.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Kravac is keeping the position.
Kravac looking to control.
Kravac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kravac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac postures up.
Kravac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravac pushes down on Dux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kravac lands strikes from half guard.
Kravac working over Dux with some ground and pound. Dux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dux taking some punishment here, with Kravac in his half guard.
Kravac lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Kravac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kravac lands strikes from half guard.
Kravac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dux tries to get out of the position.
Dux is defending against the submission attempts here by Kravac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kravac checks a low kick from Dux.
Kravac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown but Dux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kravac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kravac ducks right into an uppercut from Dux.
Dux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kravac blocks a low kick nicely.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Dux throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it.
Kravac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.
Dux misses with a hook. Kravac ducked under it nicely.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac connects with a jab.
Dux missing with a left hand there. Kravac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kravac connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kravac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far.
Dux misses with an uppercut.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Dux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kravac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dux's half guard.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Dux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kravac drops an elbow to the side of Dux's head.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Kravac throwing shots but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Dux trying to control here.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Kravac has control of the leg.
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux pushes Kravac off looking to stand but Kravac dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux trying to control but Kravac postures up.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Kravac has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux is trying to stand back up but Kravac is controlling him
Kravac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Dux won't allow Kravac to pass to mount.
Kravac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kravac is nestled in close to Dux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kravac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
Kravac dives in for a single leg takedown but Dux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Dux cracks the inside of Kravac's front leg.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kravac lands a nice shot to the body.
Kravac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kravac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dux in his tracks.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Dux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Dux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kravac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dux rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Dux misses.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Kravac blocks the low kick.
Kravac scores with a nice head shot.
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Dux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kravac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravac. That did some damage!
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux throws a leg kick but Kravac checks it.
Kravac moves into range and clinches up with Dux.
Kravac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dux manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kravac misses.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux looks to land a right hand but Kravac moved out of range.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux throws a solid leg kick but Kravac takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dux.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Dux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Kravac moves his leg out of the way.
Kravac shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac connects with a looping right hand.
Kravac tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Dux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dux leaves Kravac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dux throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux is looking to score with low kicks.
Kravac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kravac lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kravac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kravac throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kravac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dux to see if he's OK.
Kravac tries to advance position but instead Dux slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to escape.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kravac seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dux is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Kravac!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 2375 p4p, 97 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 1301 p4p, 61 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Ricki Suckerpunch has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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29
272 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch clinches.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suckerpunch's elbow.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suckerpunch is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suckerpunch is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Suckerpunch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suckerpunch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch.
Suckerpunch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suckerpunch after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suckerpunch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Suckerpunch circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Suckerpunch circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Suckerpunch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suckerpunch.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Suckerpunch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suckerpunch lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Suckerpunch slowing the pace effectively.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
letting Suckerpunch counter with a right hand.
It looks like Paul Johnson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Suckerpunch has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
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!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Suckerpunch rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Suckerpunch throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suckerpunch on his heels. He'll look to pass Suckerpunch's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Suckerpunch keeps moving.
Johnson postures up in Suckerpunch's guard and throws a big left but Suckerpunch blocks it.
Johnson prevents Suckerpunch from getting back to his feet.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson prevents Suckerpunch from standing back up.
Suckerpunch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Suckerpunch moves into the clinch.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suckerpunch tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suckerpunch as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suckerpunch! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Suckerpunch.
A little jabbing left from Suckerpunch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suckerpunch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricki Suckerpunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Suckerpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suckerpunch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Suckerpunch closes the distance and clinches.
Suckerpunch avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suckerpunch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suckerpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Suckerpunch takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Suckerpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Suckerpunch has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson wants to clinch but Suckerpunch slips to the side
and Suckerpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suckerpunch avoids it really well and circles away.
Suckerpunch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suckerpunch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to clinch but Suckerpunch moves away
enabling Suckerpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Suckerpunch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suckerpunch counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Johnson off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Suckerpunch follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Johnson was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricki Suckerpunch!
After the fight, Ricki Suckerpunch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kern Dignity (ranked 3684 p4p, 305 weight class) and Shepherd Bushiri (ranked 260 p4p, 33 weight class). Dignity comes to the cage accompanied by Party & Bullshit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
145 lbs
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135 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kern Dignity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Shepherd Bushiri!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Bushiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dignity throws a hook to the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dignity misses with a hook
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dignity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Reggies in the buildup to the fight.
Dignity throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Dignity moves out of range of the leg kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dignity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Dignity.
Nice body punch from Dignity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignity throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
Dignity ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
Dignity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dignity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dignity needs to keep his hands up - Bushiri had a free shot at his head there.
Bushiri misses with a body shot.
Dignity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Bushiri misses.
Dignity tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bushiri manages to circle out of the way.
Dignity throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Bushiri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut. Dignity saw that one coming.
Dignity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bushiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dignity throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Dignity lands with a straight right. Bushiri didn't see that one coming.
Bushiri throws a leg kick which misses Dignity's front leg but catches the back leg as Dignity tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dignity's sensitive parts.
Dignity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dignity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Dignity moves out of range.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bushiri thows a leg kick but Dignity checks it
and Dignity counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dignity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Dignity.
Dignity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dignity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignity tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Dignity back against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Dignity uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
A short left from Dignity.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dignity.
A head punch on the inside from Dignity fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
Dignity is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bushiri.
Oh Dignity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bushiri dips a shoulder and cracks Dignity with a mighty uppercut! Dignity falls back against the cage and Bushiri unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dignity is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bushiri screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
A very excited looking Shepherd Bushiri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Shankoli (ranked 347 p4p, 46 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 2448 p4p, 273 weight class). Shankoli comes to the cage accompanied by Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva. Ravi Shankoli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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36
191 lbs
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32
192 lbs
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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
47 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravi Shankoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankoli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Sigfridsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shankoli doesn't seem phased though.
Shankoli lands a nice hook to Sigfridsson's body. Sigfridsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sigfridsson misses with a wild body shot.
Shankoli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shankoli throws a nice looking combination but Sigfridsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sigfridsson 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.
Sigfridsson lands a slapping body shot.
Sigfridsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Shankoli should have avoided that one.
Shankoli throws a lazy head kick
and Sigfridsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson looks for the body kick but Shankoli saw that one coming.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Shankoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shankoli 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.
Shankoli wants to land a leg kick but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Shankoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigfridsson.
Shankoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sigfridsson swings for the body but Shankoli moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Shankoli misses its target.
Sigfridsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf.
Sigfridsson is looking to land body kicks.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick, looking for Shankoli's leg but Shankoli calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Shankoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shankoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shankoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shankoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sigfridsson connects with a looping right hand.
Sigfridsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy body kick from Shankoli
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shankoli tries to land a body kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigfridsson looks to land a body kick but Shankoli moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a jab when Shankoli was well out of range.
Sigfridsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli throws a big counter combination but Sigfridsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shankoli throws an off balance right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Sigfridsson is predictable there
and Shankoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Shankoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shankoli needs to keep his hands up - Sigfridsson had a free shot at his head there.
Shankoli throws a combination that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shankoli's knee momentarily.
Sigfridsson throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shankoli.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shankoli lands with a nice body punch.
Shankoli is looking to wear down Sigfridsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sigfridsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shankoli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A combination from Shankoli does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sigfridsson checks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a wild body shot.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sigfridsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sigfridsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankoli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sigfridsson.
Shankoli cracks Sigfridsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shankoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sigfridsson can pounce on him.
Shankoli misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a right hand that misses
and Shankoli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sigfridsson thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigfridsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sigfridsson lands a nice hook to Shankoli's body. Shankoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sigfridsson throws a front kick that sends Shankoli stumbling back into the cage.
Shankoli misses with an uppercut
and Sigfridsson counters with a low kick, right behind Shankoli 's knee.
Sigfridsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shankoli. Sigfridsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shankoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shankoli thows a leg kick but Sigfridsson checks it
and Sigfridsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Shankoli misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankoli misses with a double jab.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Shankoli misses the target.
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shankoli misses with a low kick as Sigfridsson jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Sigfridsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shankoli doesn't seem phased though.
Shankoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shankoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shankoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sigfridsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sigfridsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shankoli misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Sigfridsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Sigfridsson misses
and Shankoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson misses with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shankoli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shankoli misses with a combination
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shankoli's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Shankoli.
Sigfridsson throws a head kick that misses.
Shankoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sigfridsson has time to react.
Shankoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shankoli misses with the combination.
Shankoli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shankoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shankoli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sigfridsson looks to land a right hand but Shankoli moved out of range.
Sigfridsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Sigfridsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shankoli throws a leg kick
letting Sigfridsson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shankoli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sigfridsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shankoli instigates a clinch.
Sigfridsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sigfridsson can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson tries a body shot but Shankoli blocks it.
Shankoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shankoli backwards.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
Shankoli blocks a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Sigfridsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sigfridsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shankoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sigfridsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sigfridsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shankoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shankoli.
Shankoli has a couple of punches blocked by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands with a left to the head.
Sigfridsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sigfridsson blocks a body shot from Shankoli.
Sigfridsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson misses with a straight left.
Sigfridsson cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Shankoli misses with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankoli.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot
and Shankoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shankoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigfridsson.
Crunch! Shankoli slams his shin into Sigfridsson's torso.
Shankoli blocks a leg kick.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sigfridsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shankoli tries to bum rush Sigfridsson with a series of wild strikes but Sigfridsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sigfridsson! But no joy.
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shankoli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sigfridsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson lands with a nice body punch.
Shankoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sigfridsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shankoli - the referee stops the clock and Sigfridsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shankoli. Sigfridsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Shankoli misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli misses with a low kick.
Sigfridsson throws an off balance right hand
and Shankoli counters with a right hand to the body.
Shankoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shankoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shankoli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sigfridsson lands a head kick. Shankoli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shankoli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Shankoli tries to clinch up.
Shankoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sigfridsson misses with a double jab
and Shankoli counters with an outside leg kick.
Sigfridsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Sigfridsson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Sigfridsson blocks a head kick by Shankoli.
Sigfridsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shankoli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sigfridsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shankoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot.
Sigfridsson wants to slow Shankoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Shankoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shankoli lands with a nice combination. Sigfridsson backs away looking to recover.
Sigfridsson avoids the head kick by Shankoli.
Shankoli is looking to score with low kicks.
Sigfridsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shankoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigfridsson's head.
Sigfridsson throws a lazy right hand but Shankoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sigfridsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sigfridsson.
Shankoli misses with a low kick.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shankoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
Shankoli ducks right into an uppercut from Sigfridsson.
Shankoli thuds his shin into the meat of Sigfridsson's side.
Sigfridsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shankoli scores with a one two! Sigfridsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shankoli connects with a leg kick. Sigfridsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shankoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shankoli.
Shankoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sigfridsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shankoli looks for the body kick but Sigfridsson saw that one coming.
Benjamin Sigfridsson 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.
Sigfridsson lands with a nice body punch.
Sigfridsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick which misses Shankoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Shankoli tries to avoid it.
Shankoli misses with an uppercut
and Sigfridsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shankoli throws a right hand that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a low kick, right behind Shankoli 's knee.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Sigfridsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shankoli can pounce on him.
Sigfridsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sigfridsson.
A shot to the body from Shankoli misses
and Sigfridsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sigfridsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Shankoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sigfridsson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The defeated Ravi Shankoli had this to say: 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Reilly (ranked 740 p4p, 121 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 455 p4p, 75 weight class). Reilly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Whispers - Rock Steady. The crowd seem to be enjoying Garbutt's choice of entrance music: Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. Kevin Garbutt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Garbutt lands with an overhand left.
Reilly slips under a jab.
As Garbutt tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Garbutt manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Reilly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Garbutt misses with a looping left.
Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garbutt tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Garbutt and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reilly.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reilly's sensitive parts.
Garbutt lands a jab to the head.
Garbutt misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Garbutt finds it's target.
Garbutt catches Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt lands a high kick!
Garbutt misses with a head kick.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reilly is rocked!
Reilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garbutt thows a leg kick but Reilly checks it
and Reilly counters with a series of strikes. Garbutt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Reilly seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Garbutt is predictable there
and Reilly counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Garbutt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.
Garbutt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt misses with a hook.
Reilly throws a counter high kick but Garbutt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Reilly throws a right hand that Garbutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Garbutt also avoids with ease.
Reilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garbutt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reilly is trying to defend but Garbutt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
Reilly trying to get back to full guard but Garbutt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly tries to reverse the position but Garbutt maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garbutt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garbutt with good strikes from the mount here!
Reilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oooh a big shot lands for Garbutt! Reilly is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Garbutt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 930 p4p, 150 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 210 p4p, 33 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alejandro - Lady Gaga. 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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212 lbs
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214 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Scott is predictable there
and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
Bang with a nice head shot there.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.
Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bang!
Bang working to try and regain half guard.
Scott wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang can't escape the position.
Bang is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bang is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott tries to move to mount but Bang blocks the move with his legs.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape.
Scott controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to control but Bang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Bang landing rabbit punches to the side of Scott's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
Bang looking for submissions off his 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 Alejandro Scott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Scott misses
and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scott has one foot on Bang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Scott cracks the inside of Bang's front leg.
Alejandro Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Bang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.
Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bang looks up at the clock and then as Scott takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scott is trying to buck Bang off.
Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott tries to escape but Bang is in control.
Scott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scott is pushing Bang's head away, looking to escape. Bang manages to hold on to the position though.
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miro Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy body kick from Scott
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control.
Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Bang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scott is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.
Scott dodges the ground and pound from Bang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang prevents Scott from escaping the position.
Bang working the ground and pound from side control.
Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.
Bang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Scott is defending well.
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Scott is defending well.
Bang swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bang keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard.
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang can't escape the position.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miro Bang!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miro Bang waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Cinotti (ranked 2041 p4p, 55 weight class) and Nicolas Muller (ranked 420 p4p, 22 weight class). Cinotti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Childish Gambino - This Is America. 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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30
245 lbs
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32
282 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodolfo Cinotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Cinotti tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cinotti closes the distance and clinches.
Muller landing knees to the head.
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
Cinotti tries to stall but Muller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cinotti tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller drops Cinotti with a big knee straight up the middle! Cinotti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cinotti is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Cinotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Cinotti misses.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Cinotti pushes him away.
Cinotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cinotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cinotti.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cinotti is defending well for now.
Cinotti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle.
Cinotti misses with the head strike.
Muller drops Cinotti with a big knee straight up the middle! Cinotti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cinotti misses with a right hand
and Muller rattles Cinotti with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cinotti tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Muller dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cinotti stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rodolfo Cinotti stepped up to the mic, saying 'They can make me stronger, better, and faster than before. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Turner (ranked 866 p4p, 113 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 255 p4p, 38 weight class). Sin has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Lee Sin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sin circles away.
Sin misses with a wild combination.
Sin misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Sin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sin.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sin.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner blocks a body shot from Sin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner pushes Sin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Sin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Sin gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner prevents a body shot from Sin.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Sin controls the action.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sin as the two fighters clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sin.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Sin is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Sin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Turner slips under a jab from Sin.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
Sin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sin.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sin.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Sin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Sin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner clinches up with Sin and pushes him back against the cage.
Sin digs a right hand underneath Turner's ribcage. Turner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Sin.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Sin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turner prevents a body shot from Sin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sin.
Sin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Sin misses with the head strike.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sin lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner prevents a body shot from Sin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Sin lands with a left to the head.
Sin working some nice short punches in 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!
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
Sin throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner wants to clinch
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
Good leg kick by Sin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sin throws a right hand that misses
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turner connects with the punch.
Sin swings widly with a right hand
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Sin connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sin swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Sin's belly button to the back.
Sin tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sin slips a jab from Turner.
Sin scores with a body shot.
Lee Sin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Sin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner wants to clinch up but Sin keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Sin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sin wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Sin throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sin. That one must have hurt.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sin.
Turner thuds his right hand into Sin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Sin swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sin.
Turner slips a jab from Sin.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner moves out of range as Sin throws a body kick.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Sin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sin looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sin blocks a jab.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner wants to clinch.
Sin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sin.
Sin tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sin.
Sin blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner closes the distance and pushes Sin back into the cage.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands a body shot.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner breaks the clinch.
Sin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sin flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Sin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sin - just one landing.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Turner tries to clinch but Sin moves out of range.
Sin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sin doesn't seem phased though.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Sin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Sin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sin staying out of range there.
Sin flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Sin slips under a jab from Turner.
Sin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sin staying out of range there.
Turner tries to clinch but Sin is having none of it.
Sin connects with a body shot.
Sin scores with a hook.
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!
Turner with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tries to clinch but Sin is having none of it.
Sin swings widly with a right hand
and Turner counters with a low kick, right behind Sin 's knee.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Sin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
Sin scores with a nice head shot.
Sin connects with an inside leg kick.
Sin throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Turner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Sin had a free shot at his head there.
Sin slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Sin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a head kick but Sin moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sin counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Sin lands a nice looking body kick.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a nice body shot.
Sin swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin scoring well with a low kick there.
Sin cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sin.
Turner throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Turner moves out of range as Sin strikes.
Turner slips a jab from Sin.
Turner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin prevents a body shot from Turner.
Ben Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Sin.
Sin cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
Sin lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
A short right from Sin.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sin 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 Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Turner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Sin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turner tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sin connects with an inside leg kick.
Sin throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner tries to clinch
and Sin counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
Sin lands with a nice body punch.
Sin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Turner misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sin 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!
Lee Sin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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