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DUEL#187 Dall vs Jafar PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Laxa Tiv (ranked 1573 p4p, 157 weight class) and Sulayman Jihad (ranked 2108 p4p, 186 weight class). Laxa Tiv has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laxa Tiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sulayman Jihad!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiv takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jihad scores with a jab. Tiv acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tiv with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jihad to score with a decent uppercut.
Jihad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jihad fails to land with a series of punches.
Jihad throws an overhand right that lands on Tiv's shoulder, as Tiv tries to avoid the shot.
Tiv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jihad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiv somewhat.
Jihad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiv manages to avoid it.
Tiv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jihad.
Jihad knocks Tiv to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Tiv is rocked!
It looks like Laxa Tiv has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jihad content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Tiv is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jihad working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jihad working away.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Tiv's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jihad tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiv's legs.
Tiv seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiv tries to buck Jihad off but Jihad is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiv is trying to escape the position but Jihad is controlling the position.
Jihad trying to control the action but Tiv is working from the bottom.
Jihad in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Tiv's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jihad in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jihad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiv keeps working.
Tiv tries to improve position but can't.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Tiv's coaches at Spartans Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tiv manages to get back to half guard.
Tiv is concentrating on defense, preventing Jihad from advancing position.
Jihad trying to control from half guard but Tiv is working away.
Tiv tries to roll over but Jihad keeps him under control.
Tiv desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiv is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiv.
Jihad stopping the sweep attempt from Tiv.
Tiv is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jihad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiv seems keen to control Jihad's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sulayman Jihad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Jihad finds it's way through Tiv's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jihad throws the left hand but Tiv avoids the punch easily.
Jihad works Tiv's body with a nice hook.
Tiv shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jihad as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laxa Tiv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jihad pushes Tiv away with a front kick.
Tiv is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiv throws a shot from downtown. Jihad moves away and avoids it.
Jihad lands a head shot.
Jihad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiv goes for a double leg but Jihad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jihad continues to drive forward.
Jihad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiv.
Tiv is breathing heavily.
Jihad lands a big right hook! Tiv looks hurt but is still standing! Jihad lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Tiv falls down and Jihad dives in with a huge hammer fist! Tiv's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jihad runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sulayman Jihad!
An out of breath Sulayman Jihad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pony Mclovin (ranked 1804 p4p, 206 weight class) and Roy Batty (ranked 695 p4p, 88 weight class). Mclovin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Redbone- Come And Get Your Love. Batty has chosen I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pony Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Batty!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batty shoots in and drives through. Mclovin sprawls well.
Batty clinches with his opponent.
Mclovin slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mclovin landing knees to the body.
Batty misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mclovin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batty gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclovin is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Batty throws a big elbow that misses.
Mclovin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batty with a nice head shot there.
Mclovin wants to sweep here but Batty controlling him for the moment.
Mclovin is adopting a defensive guard.
Batty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batty trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batty is looking to work some ground and pound but Mclovin has wrist control.
Batty scoring with some ground and pound.
Batty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mclovin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batty is looking to work some ground and pound but Mclovin has wrist control.
Batty trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batty throws a strike but Mclovin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batty is trying to keep Mclovin in close.
Mclovin is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batty looking for a guillotine here but Mclovin defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Batty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Batty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mclovin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batty lands a couple of elbows.
Batty slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Batty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Batty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mclovin throws out the jab.
Batty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.
Mclovin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mclovin, pushing him back against the cage.
Batty working aggressively here.
Batty lands a body punch.
Batty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mclovin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mclovin taking a breather.
Batty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batty can't find room to land a body shot as Mclovin controls the action.
Batty scores with a shoulder strike.
Mclovin blocking some punches.
Batty misses with a punch on the inside.
Batty misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mclovin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mclovin scores with a kick to the body.
Mclovin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Batty.
Batty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mclovin counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Mclovin misses.
Mclovin stuffs the takedown attempt from Batty. Batty gets slowly back to his feet.
Batty scores with a decent looking hook.
Mclovin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mclovin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batty scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batty misses the jab.
Batty throws an off balance right hand
and Mclovin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Batty.
Batty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mclovin tries a low kick but Batty avoids it.
Batty throws a hook but Mclovin avoids it easily.
Batty has Mclovin up against the cage in a clinch.
Batty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batty misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Batty.
Batty struggles to land a body shot inside as Mclovin controls his hands.
Batty misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mclovin blocking some punches.
A short right from Batty.
Mclovin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mclovin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Mclovin.
Batty looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range.
Batty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batty lands with a nice body punch.
Batty closes the distance and pushes Mclovin back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mclovin.
Mclovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mclovin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batty has a couple of punches blocked by Mclovin.
Batty throws a punch but it's blocked by Mclovin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mclovin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batty misses with the head strike.
Batty can't find room to land a body shot as Mclovin controls the action.
Batty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Batty.
Batty lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batty misses with the head strike.
Batty lands a shot to the body.
Batty tries to work over Mclovin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Batty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mclovin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Batty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mclovin misses with a low kick.
Batty wants to counter with a clinch but Mclovin pushes him away.
Batty clinches.
A shot in the inside from Batty.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batty as Mclovin tries to tie him up.
Batty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mclovin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batty.
Batty has hold of one of Mclovin's legs. Mclovin is fighting the takedown attempt but Batty gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mclovin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Batty is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batty misses with the head strike.
Batty misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty swings wildly with an uppercut but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mclovin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batty is defending well for now.
Batty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mclovin blocking some punches.
Batty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mclovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin looks to land a left hand but Batty moved out of range nicely.
Batty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Batty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Batty feints and then cracks Mclovin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mclovin down.
Mclovin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mclovin thows a body kick. Batty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Batty tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Mclovin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batty throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
Pony Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batty darts in and clinches Mclovin up against the cage.
Batty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mclovin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mclovin manages to break the clinch.
Batty darts in and clinches Mclovin up against the cage.
Mclovin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mclovin blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mclovin is looking to break free of the clinch but Batty has double underhooks.
Batty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batty misses with a punch to the body.
Batty swings wildly with an uppercut but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batty.
Mclovin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pony Mclovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mclovin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Mclovin does no damage.
Batty misses with a wild body shot.
Roy Batty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batty moves in looking to clinch but Mclovin pushes him off.
Mclovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mclovin looks to land a body kick but Batty moved away.
Batty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mclovin defends it nicely.
Batty clinches.
Batty has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mclovin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Batty can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a shoulder strike.
Batty is looking for a takedown.
Pony Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Batty.
Mclovin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batty.
Batty wants a takedown.
Mclovin manages to break the clinch.
Mclovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batty is able to avoid easily.
Batty pushes Mclovin up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batty.
Mclovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batty tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Batty.
I've got Batty winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Batty!
A relieved looking Roy Batty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Snow (ranked 1405 p4p, 74 weight class) and Aapeli Vipunen (ranked 1385 p4p, 71 weight class). Vipunen has chosen Solonen ft. Kosola - LÄSKI! as his entrance music. Jan Snow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapeli Vipunen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vipunen catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vipunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vipunen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snow's head.
Vipunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vipunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vipunen tries to score with a low kick but Snow moves his leg out of the way.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Vipunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vipunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow throws a jab when Vipunen was well out of range.
Snow is looking to slow Vipunen down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vipunen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snow scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Vipunen.
Snow moves out of range as Vipunen throws a body kick.
Snow catches Vipunen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snow looks to land a left hand but Vipunen moved out of range nicely.
Snow sets himself, and Vipunen steps forward looking for the clinch! Snow avoids it this time.
Snow staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vipunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Vipunen tries to land a leg kick but Snow saw it coming and moves away.
Snow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Snow's head coaches at Talu's Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow missing with a left hand there. Vipunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Vipunen moves away and avoids it.
Vipunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vipunen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vipunen takes the fight into the clinch.
Vipunen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vipunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vipunen just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vipunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vipunen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snow.
Vipunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vipunen defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Snow blocks a jab.
Vipunen darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Vipunen gets control of Snow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vipunen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow controlling from the top position.
Vipunen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vipunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vipunen is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
Vipunen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snow uses it to pass to side control.
Vipunen tries to improve position but can't.
Snow trying to control the action but Vipunen is working from the bottom.
Vipunen is looking to regain half guard here but Snow keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vipunen manages to get back to half guard.
Vipunen tries to roll over but Snow keeps him under control.
Vipunen looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snow in particular looking to stall.
Vipunen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vipunen is looking to improve his position.
Vipunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapeli Vipunen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vipunen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vipunen! But no joy.
A low kick from Vipunen is predictable there
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow blocks a jab.
Vipunen lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vipunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vipunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vipunen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snow on the side of the head.
Snow checks a low kick from Vipunen.
A counter left hand to the body from Snow misses its target.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Vipunen's shoulder, as Vipunen tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Vipunen - just one landing.
Vipunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Vipunen.
Vipunen misses with the combination.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow catches Vipunen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vipunen moves into the clinch.
Snow has Vipunen pushed against the cage.
Vipunen working aggressively here.
Vipunen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vipunen tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vipunen lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vipunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
Vipunen can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Vipunen has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
Snow lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Snow blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vipunen slips under a jab.
Vipunen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Snow lands a jab.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Vipunen ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vipunen's head.
Vipunen blocks a head kick by Snow.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snow's calf.
Snow throws a head kick but Vipunen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Vipunen.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.
Vipunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Donk. Vipunen catches Snow right on the button with a cross.
Vipunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Vipunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Vipunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vipunen.
Vipunen lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen closes the distance and clinches.
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vipunen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vipunen can turn it around.
Snow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vipunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vipunen throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vipunen throws a body kick that misses.
Vipunen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vipunen fakes the leg kick and cracks Snow in the body.
Vipunen dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Vipunen cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
Vipunen lands with a shot to the body.
Snow cracks Vipunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapeli Vipunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vipunen throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Vipunen misses
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vipunen closes the distance and clinches.
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vipunens head.
A short uppercut from Vipunen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vipunen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vipunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Vipunen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Vipunen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vipunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Vipunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Vipunen's shoulder, as Vipunen tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Vipunen does no damage.
Vipunen connects with an inside leg kick.
Snow lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Vipunen as he connects with a hook.
Vipunen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vipunen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vipunen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vipunen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vipunen throws a body kick that misses
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
Snow throws the left hand but Vipunen avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow avoids the body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vipunen moves out of range of the body kick.
Vipunen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vipunen lands a big head kick that sends Snow tumbling to the mat! Vipunen takes a step backwards and waves Snow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Snow is rocked!
Vipunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snow at a distance.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vipunen, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vipunen.
Snow walks straight into a right hand from Vipunen - that's dropped him! Vipunen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Snow from any more punishment! Snow complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aapeli Vipunen!
After the fight, Aapeli Vipunen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Rockwell (ranked 1946 p4p, 261 weight class) and Mujahid Jackson (ranked 2285 p4p, 302 weight class). Rockwell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a Rock. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lew Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mujahid Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Rockwell won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Rockwell tries to pass.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Rockwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockwell, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rockwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockwell slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockwell.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Rockwell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Rockwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Rockwell eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is pressing down on Rockwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Rockwell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rockwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Rockwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Rockwell eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rockwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson wants to control but Rockwell is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rockwell is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rockwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockwell is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rockwell is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Rockwell with the active half guard here but Jackson passes nicely into side control.
Rockwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mujahid Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Rockwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson tries to bench press Rockwell off him but Rockwell keeps the position.
Rockwell advances to mount.
Jackson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Rockwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rockwell.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rockwell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rockwell.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Rockwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rockwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Rockwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Rockwell is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Rockwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Rockwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Rockwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to stand back up but Rockwell manages to pass into side control.
Rockwell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Rockwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rockwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Rockwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Rockwell tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Rockwell seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Jackson is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Lew Rockwell!
After winning the bout, Lew Rockwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Mujahid Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Esposito (ranked 742 p4p, 92 weight class) and Karter Kinshaw (ranked 893 p4p, 115 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Esposito !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Esposito counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinshaw scores with a jab to the body.
Kinshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw takes one on the button.
Esposito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kinshaw instigates a clinch.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kinshaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kinshaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esposito 's defenses.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kinshaw is looking to control Esposito 's arms but Esposito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kinshaw has his back to the cage.
A short right from Esposito .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kinshaw's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Esposito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a lazy uppercut
and Kinshaw counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito lands a head shot.
Esposito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinshaw tries to work over Esposito 's front leg with a kick but Esposito checks it.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Kinshaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kinshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esposito .
Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick.
Kinshaw ducks right into an uppercut from Esposito .
Kinshaw is rocked!
Esposito lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kinshaw off his feet! Kinshaw tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Esposito !
Our winner, Dante Esposito , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kuchar (ranked 1954 p4p, 234 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 1217 p4p, 154 weight class). Kuchar comes to the cage accompanied by 21 Savage - No Heart. Barca has chosen Carthage as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Barca misses.
Kuchar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuchar rushes Barca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
Barca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar misses with a punch to the body.
Barca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuchar.
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuchar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuchar doesn't manage to clinch there - Barca circles away.
Kuchar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchar misses with a double jab.
Barca connects with a jab.
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Kuchar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head.
Kuchar moves into range and clinches up with Barca.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca lands a left hand.
Barca tries to pull guard but Kuchar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kuchar.
Barca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuchar lands a jab to the head.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
Kuchar avoids the body shot from Barca.
Kuchar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuchar. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barca or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuchar, which made it look bad.
Kuchar lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Kuchar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuchar misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuchar sizes up Barca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuchar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matt Kuchar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuchar closes the distance but Barca moves to the side
letting Barca counter with a right hand.
Kuchar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barca takes a step back to recover.
Barca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuchar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barca wants to control from the top but Kuchar keeps moving.
Kuchar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barca is controlling him.
Barca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca stops Kuchar from standing up.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuchar is keeping the position for now.
Kuchar is looking to stand up but Barca isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuchar has momentary wrist control but Barca slips an elbow through the middle.
Barca scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuchar keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barca connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca throwing strikes but missing.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuchar wants to get back to his feet but Barca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Kuchar is keeping the position.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuchar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barca pushing down on Kuchar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuchar kicks Barca off and gets back to his feet.
Kuchar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barca finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuchar's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuchar connects with a right hand. Barca shakes it off.
Kuchar ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Kuchar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuchar looks to land a combination but Barca avoids it well.
Barca throws a jab when Kuchar was well out of range.
Barca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuchar on the side of the head.
Barca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuchar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuchar is rocked!
Barca blocks a jab.
Oh Kuchar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matt Kuchar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kuchar up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Barca from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kuchar's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Barca!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Barca 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 1321 p4p, 69 weight class) and Higgs Boson (ranked 1596 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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310 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
44 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baramari tries to clinch but Boson is having none of it.
Boson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baramari moves out of range as Boson strikes.
Boson throws a shot from downtown. Baramari moves away and avoids it.
Baramari appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Baramari moves in looking to clinch but Boson pushes him off.
Baramari scores with a three punch combo!
Baramari blocks a low kick nicely.
Baramari moves in looking to clinch but Boson pushes him off.
Baramari lands with a hook. Boson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baramari moves in looking to clinch but Boson pushes him off.
Boson dodges the punch combination from Baramari.
Boson throws out a counter right but Baramari avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baramari blocks a head kick by Boson.
Boson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baramari slips under a jab.
Baramari moves into range and clinches up with Boson.
Baramari breaks the clinch.
Boson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Baramari to counter with a crisp jab.
Boson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baramari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari tries to close the distance and clinch but Boson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baramari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boson.
Baramari avoids the head kick by Boson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boson.
Baramari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Boson misses.
Boson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baramari on the side of the head.
Boson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baramari tries to clinch but Boson is having none of it.
Boson throws a counter combo.
Boson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Boson.
Boson sizes up Baramari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baramari on the side of the head.
Boson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boson lands a nice looking body shot.
Baramari slips under a jab from Boson.
Baramari blocks a head kick by Boson.
Boson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari ducks under a wild hook from Boson.
Boson connects with a jab.
Boson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baramari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baramari misses the jab.
A combination from Baramari does no damage.
Boson swats away the attempt to clinch by Baramari.
Baramari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boson has time to react.
Baramari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgs Boson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baramari tries to clinch but Boson moves out of range.
Boson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baramari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses.
Boson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baramari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boson lands with a cross.
Boson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baramari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baramari appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boson keeps the fight on the outside.
Boson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Boson - just one landing.
Boson punishes Baramari's body with a nice straight punch.
Boson feints and then cracks Baramari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baramari down.
Boson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boson lands a glancing blow to the side of Baramari's head.
Baramari wants to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Baramari has knocked Boson down with a huge combo! Baramari steps away and waves a wobbly Boson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That has opened up Higgs Boson's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boson is rocked!
Boson drops his hands momentarily. Baramari doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Boson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Boson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Baramari!
Higgs Boson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Culver Crimson (ranked 2144 p4p, 212 weight class) and Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 808 p4p, 84 weight class). Tiddlywinks has chosen The Seinfeld Intro as his entrance music. Roger Tiddlywinks 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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35
244 lbs
24 - 22 - 0 |
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265 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Crimson tries to work over Tiddlywinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiddlywinks's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiddlywinks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Tiddlywinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks has had enough of the clinch but Crimson keeps him there for the moment.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of Tiddlywinks's head.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the head but Tiddlywinks blocks with his arms.
Crimson tries a body shot but Tiddlywinks blocks it.
Crimson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiddlywinks taking a breather.
Tiddlywinks blocks a body shot from Crimson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.
Crimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiddlywinks has had enough of the clinch but Crimson keeps him there for the moment.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Crimson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch.
Crimson tries to clinch there but Tiddlywinks circles away.
Crimson drives through and clinches with Tiddlywinks against the cage.
Crimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiddlywinks or not.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiddlywinks blocks it with crossed arms.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiddlywinks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiddlywinks's elbow.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Crimson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiddlywinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiddlywinks breaks from the clinch.
Tiddlywinks feints and then cracks Crimson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crimson down.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Tiddlywinks tries to keep at a distance but Crimson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crimson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson tries to throw a body punch but Tiddlywinks avoids it by throwing Crimson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Crimson.
Tiddlywinks blocking some punches.
Tiddlywinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiddlywinks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crimson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiddlywinkss head.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Tiddlywinks.
Crimson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiddlywinks throws a series of punches but Crimson avoids them all with ease.
Tiddlywinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crimson.
Tiddlywinks tries a low kick but Crimson avoids it.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Crimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiddlywinks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tiddlywinks if he has to take too many more of those.
Tiddlywinks lands a nice looking body kick.
Tiddlywinks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crimson is breathing heavily.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Tiddlywinks lands with an uppercut that bounces Crimson off the cage and back into range.
Crimson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiddlywinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiddlywinks.
Crimson clinches with his opponent.
Tiddlywinks misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiddlywinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Tiddlywinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Crimson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Crimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culver Crimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Culver Crimson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tiddlywinks misses with a body shot.
Tiddlywinks scores with a head kick. Crimson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiddlywinks cracks the inside of Crimson's front leg.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crimson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tiddlywinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tiddlywinks lands a big head kick that sends Crimson tumbling to the mat! Tiddlywinks takes a step backwards and waves Crimson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiddlywinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiddlywinks feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crimson sprawling to the canvas! Crimson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tiddlywinks finish him?!
Crimson is rocked!
Tiddlywinks goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tiddlywinks goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Crimson stumbles back but Tiddlywinks runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Crimson to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Crimson will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Tiddlywinks!
A victorious Roger Tiddlywinks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 783 p4p, 107 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 253 p4p, 43 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ragnar's choice of entrance music: Shook Ones II. Bjorn Ragnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
200 lbs
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186 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Alexandrov as he checks the leg kick.
Alexandrov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnar.
A punch lands to the side of Ragnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut
and Ragnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Ragnar 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.
Alexandrov with a poor takedown
and Ragnar counters with a leg kick.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ragnar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar slips a jab from Alexandrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnar misses.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Alexandrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ragnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Ragnar stops a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Ragnar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Ragnar tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.
Ragnar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnar tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ragnar as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Ragnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Ragnar blocks it.
A left lands for Ragnar.
Ragnar throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Ragnar connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov misses with a right hand
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexandrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnar struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar sneaks back into half guard.
Alexandrov is thwarting Ragnar's attempts to control the position.
Ragnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexandrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ragnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnar trying to hold on to Alexandrov's head to control him but Alexandrov postures up.
Ragnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ragnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ragnar keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Ragnar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Ragnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ragnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov trying to control but Ragnar is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragnar controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnar gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Ragnar misses with some punches.
Ragnar lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnar tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Ragnar lands with a left to the head.
Ragnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Ragnar pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ragnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnar.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Alexandrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ragnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov misses with a hook
and Ragnar counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnar as he jumps to the side.
Alexandrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ragnar. That one must have hurt.
A cross from Ragnar lands.
Jab from Ragnar.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexandrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Ragnar is looking to land body kicks.
Ragnar lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar throws a head kick that misses
enabling Alexandrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ragnar.
A swing and a miss from Ragnar.
Alexandrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
Alexandrov backing away here, and Ragnar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ragnar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexandrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ragnar is trying to control but can't.
Ragnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnar is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov seems keen to control Ragnar's posture.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing Ragnar from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnar wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ragnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov pulls Ragnar in close to prevent any damage.
Ragnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexey Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnar keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ragnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ragnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ragnar is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep.
Ragnar is staying tight to Alexandrov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ragnar wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ragnar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexandrov clinches.
Ragnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnar backwards.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Ragnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ragnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnar defends it nicely.
Alexandrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ragnar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov trying to control but Ragnar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Alexandrov pulls Ragnar in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Ragnar from controlling successfully.
Ragnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnar wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov is keeping the position.
Ragnar trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Ragnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ragnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Alexandrov wants to hit a switch here but Ragnar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alexandrov there!
Ragnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ragnar trying to control but Alexandrov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is looking to get to half guard.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
Ragnar controlling from mount.
Ragnar looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ragnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragnar wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
Ragnar controlling the pace for now.
Ragnar looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnar!
A relieved looking Bjorn Ragnar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bastyn Dall (ranked 155 p4p, 4 weight class) and Nuri Jafar (ranked 536 p4p, 19 weight class). Dall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beast. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Jafar coming out on top.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jafar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall lands a takedown into guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet but Dall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Jafar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall wants the takedown. Jafar is fighting it off but Dall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jafar's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Jafar wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Jafar wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jafar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dall, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar advances position into side control!
Jafar decides to stand back up.
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jafar was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jafar is pulling down on Dall's head. It's preventing any offense from Dall, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Dall trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Jafar 's knee.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Jafar is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Dall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall lands with a straight right. Jafar didn't see that one coming.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Dall slips a jab from Jafar.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Jafar sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Dall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Dall breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Dall's head back.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jafar's guard.
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jafar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Dall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Dall is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
Dall is working an open guard so Jafar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Jafar is quick to defend against it.
Dall throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jafar's waist but Jafar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Jafar pushes Dall up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dall tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Dall is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Jafar lands with a cross.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall misses the body punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
Dall swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Jafar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jafar connects with a single shot there.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
Jafar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar lands a head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall scores with a hook to the body.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jafar swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Jafar takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Dall throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jafar's defenses.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar really 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.
Jafar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jafar clinches up with Dall and pushes him back against the cage.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jafar can turn it around.
Dall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jafar is on top in guard.
Dall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jafar rolls with it to try and escape but Dall cranks on the arm and Jafar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bastyn Dall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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