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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Johnson (ranked 2820 p4p, 310 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 3717 p4p, 386 weight class). Seamus Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Boyka's chin.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seamus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Seamus Johnson has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boyka gets in close and tags Johnson with a short punch that almost sends Johnson to the mat! Oh Johnson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Boyka, trying to create some distance but Boyka rushes him, striking wildly and Johnson goes down! The referee tackles Boyka into the cage to end the fight! Boyka is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hanak (ranked 2831 p4p, 309 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 1898 p4p, 227 weight class). Hanak comes to the cage accompanied by Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lukas Hanak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanak in his tracks.
Berhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanak throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berhardt walks into a stiff left hand from Hanak.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanak.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt misses with a wild combination.
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Berhardt with that takedown attempt.
Berhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Hanak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak throws a good cross that connects.
Hanak looks for the body kick but Berhardt saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Hanak.
Nice straight punches there by Berhardt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berhardt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak stalks Berhardt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berhardt's face. Berhardt staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanak.
Berhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berhardt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Berhardt misses with a head kick.
Hanak throws a push kick but Berhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Hanak misses with a hook.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Hanak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanak connects with a crisp jab.
Berhardt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Berhardt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Hanak moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Berhardt.
Berhardt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Hanak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanak misses with a straight right.
Hanak slips under a jab from Berhardt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Berhardt throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanak misses the target.
Berhardt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanak's hands.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Hanak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanak.
Hanak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berhardt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A solid body kick from Hanak.
Berhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Berhardt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berhardt lands an overhand right.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Hanak misses with a hook.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Berhardt throws out a counter right but Hanak avoids it with no problem.
Hanak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berhardt's head.
Decent striking displayed by Hanak there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt connects with the punch.
A jab from Hanak misses.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Berhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berhardt throws a hook but Hanak blocks it.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanak walks into a stiff left hand from Berhardt.
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!
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berhardt connects with a right hand. Hanak shakes it off.
Berhardt swinging wildly here.
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt lands with a hook. Hanak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanak.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanak throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Hanak.
Berhardt checks a low kick from Hanak.
Berhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hanak tries to clinch but Berhardt is having none of it.
Berhardt feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt misses with a wild combination.
Hanak misses with a body punch
and Berhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Berhardt 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanak throws a push kick but Berhardt slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Hanak lands.
Hanak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanak wants to clinch.
Berhardt unleashes a big counter combination but Hanak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berhardt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Hanak does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Berhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanak.
It seemed like Berhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berhardt lands a nice shot that snaps Hanak's head back.
Berhardt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berhardt tries to bum rush Hanak with a series of wild strikes but Hanak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Hanak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berhardt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanak wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Berhardt to score with a decent uppercut.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Hanak throws a head kick but Berhardt moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanak, right into the meat.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Berhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanak walks into a jab.
Hanak shoots for a double leg takedown but Berhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Hanak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hanak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanak in his tracks.
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
Berhardt feints the counter takedown.
Hanak scores with a shot to the body.
Berhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak punishes Berhardt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Berhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanak misses with a looping left.
Hanak lands a head kick. Berhardt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hanak avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Hanak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Hanak moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Berhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berhardt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berhardt.
Berhardt takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Hanak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Berhardt manages to circle out of the way.
Hanak throws a head kick but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt misses with the combination.
Hanak punishes Berhardt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanak misses with a body punch
and Berhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanak is looking to wear down Berhardt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut.
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Berhardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Hanak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanak lands a nice looking body kick.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Hanak throws a big shot that misses.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berhardt connects with a jab.
Hanak connects with a nice looking jab.
Berhardt tests Hanak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Berhardt swinging wildly here.
Berhardt slips a straight right by Hanak.
Berhardt throws a jab when Hanak was well out of range.
Berhardt lands a leg kick that knocks Hanak off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak drops his hands momentarily and Berhardt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berhardt checks a low kick from Hanak.
Hanak rushes Berhardt and presses him up against the cage.
Hanak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Berhardt controls his hands.
Berhardt tries for a takedown but Hanak manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berhardt tries to circle away but Hanak has him pinned against the cage.
Berhardt blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Hanak digs a right hand underneath Berhardt's ribcage. Berhardt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berhardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berhardt tries to pull guard but Hanak won't allow it.
Berhardt is working for takedown but Hanak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lukas Hanak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Hanak tries a body shot but Berhardt blocks it.
Berhardt has clasped his hands together around Hanak's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Berhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanak sneaks back into half guard.
Hanak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt.
Hanak wants to get back to full guard.
Hanak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanak, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanak is keeping the position for now.
Hanak keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Berhardt is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanak has wrist control.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
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!
Hanak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanak wants to take a breather but Berhardt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berhardt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanak is pressing down on Berhardt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berhardt is holding on for now.
Berhardt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lukas Hanak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanak pulls his head out easily.
Berhardt is looking to control Hanak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanak is trying to control the action in half guard but Berhardt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanak trying to control from half guard but Berhardt is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
Hanak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berhardt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanak preventing the sweep.
Hanak is in close to Berhardt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanak trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanak looking to sit in guard and control but Berhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berhardt trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukas Hanak.
I think Berhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Winslow Berhardt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Winslow Berhardt thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 2557 p4p, 305 weight class) and Adrian Wolf (ranked 3024 p4p, 349 weight class). Wolf has chosen Shock The System as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf lands with an overhand left.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lucas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Wolf circles away easily
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucas swinging wildly here.
Wolf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lucas blocks it well.
Wolf tries to bum rush Lucas with a series of wild strikes but Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wolf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lucas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wolf sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucas is trying to ground and pound but Wolf uses the momentary lack of control by Lucas to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolf is concentrating on defense, preventing Lucas from advancing position.
Wolf felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lucas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Lucas is keen to just control but Wolf is a slippery customer.
Wolf regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lucas.
Lucas postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
Lucas postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Lucas stands up and waves to Wolf to follow him.
Lucas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lucas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wolf tries to roll over but Lucas keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wolf to get to his feet.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wolf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf tries to buck Lucas off but Lucas is having none of it.
Lucas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lucas is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas blocks a jab.
Lucas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wolf flicks out a counter leg kick but Lucas steps away.
Wolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolf wants it to stay on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Lucas scores with a four punch combination!
Steve Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wolf. That one must have hurt.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolf follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wolf throws a push kick but Lucas slaps the foot to one side.
Lucas looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucas.
Lucas with a poor takedown
and Wolf counters with a left to the body.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Lucas on that attempt.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
Wolf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucas chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Lucas working some strikes from top position.
Lucas landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf has Lucas pulled in close to control his posture.
Steve Lucas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucas postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucas throwing strikes but missing.
Lucas lands a couple of elbows.
Lucas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lucas throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Wolf is pulling down on Lucas's head. It's preventing any offense from Lucas, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas gets to his feet - Wolf follows without any prompting.
Wolf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucas.
Lucas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lucas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lucas duly obliges.
Lucas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolf tries to sprawl but Lucas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolf makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Lucas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Wolf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolf is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lucas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Lucas on that attempt.
Wolf with a nice cross.
Nice sprawl there from Wolf as Lucas shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Wolf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucas throws a combination that misses
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lucas feints and as Wolf raises his hands in defense, Lucas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Lucas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas being controlled here momentarily.
Lucas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to stand but Lucas is controlling the position.
Lucas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Wolf seems keen to control Lucas's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucas's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucas has time to react.
Wolf jabs at Lucas's body.
Lucas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Wolf lands a nice hook to Lucas's body. Lucas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf with a nice cross.
Lucas misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucas.
Lucas misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Lucas down.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lucas on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolf defends well and Lucas ends up having to push Wolf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wolf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucas's hands.
Lucas shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Wolf circles away easily
and Wolf counters with a left to the body.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wolf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucas will feel that in the morning.
Lucas with a poor takedown
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolf is fending him off so far but Lucas persists. Nope, Wolf circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucas's calf.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolf wants it to stay on the feet.
Lucas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adrian Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adrian Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Steve Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolf, which made it look bad.
Lucas misses with a left hand
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolf 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Wolf!
Post fight, an emotional Adrian Wolf said 'Winning is all that matters and that makes you undisputed.I would like to thank all the coaching staff,sparring partners,my manager,the fight team,my fans all around the world, and most importantly, to God.To my next opponent,be better ready because I'm gonna shock the system once again.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Beecher (ranked 2550 p4p, 92 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 3645 p4p, 120 weight class). MP has chosen Whitesnake - Is This Love? as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Beecher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MP swinging wildly here.
MP tries a head kick but it misses.
MP fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MP shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Beecher misses the target.
MP ducks right into an uppercut from Beecher.
MP throws a sloppy head kick
and Beecher counters with a big head kick but MP shrugs it off.
Beecher forces MP back against the cage and clinches.
Beecher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beecher lands a jab to MP's midsection.
Beecher 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.
A shot to the liver by Beecher. Beautiful body shot.
MP has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beecher.
MP walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher throws a front kick aimed at MP's knee but MP avoids it well.
MP throws a combination that misses
and Beecher counters with a solid body kick.
MP looks winded!
A head kick misses from MP.
Beecher lands a big head kick that sends MP tumbling to the mat! Beecher takes a step backwards and waves MP back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher throws a counter high kick but MP was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice jab there from Beecher.
MP is rocked!
Beecher jabs at MP's body.
MP is still on wobbly legs! Can Beecher finish him?
MP wants to stay close but Beecher steps back to make room for something. MP seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Beecher and MP drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Beecher!
After the fight, Paul Beecher 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.
The defeated Michael MP had this to say: 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uchimura Nakata (ranked 2178 p4p, 104 weight class) and Talon Cape (ranked 2342 p4p, 115 weight class). Talon Cape will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uchimura Nakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Talon Cape!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cape is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cape goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cape.
Nakata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakata.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Cape and move into the clinch.
Cape lands a nice shot that snaps Nakata's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Cape as he connects with a hook.
Cape throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cape's coach down at Stark Combat Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cape's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cape works the jab nicely.
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!
Good shot there by Cape.
Nakata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cape throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cape has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cape lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cape.
Nakata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakata swings wildly with an uppercut but Cape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cape effectively controlling the action here.
Nakata being controlled against the cage.
Cape connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cape has Nakata pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cape.
Cape takes the fight into the clinch.
Cape has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Nakata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakata tries to throw a body punch but Cape avoids it by throwing Nakata back against the cage.
Nakata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakata blocks it with crossed arms.
Cape looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Cape.
Cape is pushing Nakata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nakata working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cape.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cape.
Nakata lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cape.
Cape closes the distance and pushes Nakata back into the cage.
Cape misses with a knee strike.
Cape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cape looking to slow down the pace here.
Cape is stalling here.
Nakata gets through Cape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nakata.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakata is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cape is defending well.
Cape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is working for takedown but Cape is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uchimura Nakata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cape pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cape's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakata throws a head punch that misses.
Cape lands an elbow that stopped Nakata in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Nakata.
Cape stalling in the clinch but Nakata improves position.
Cape is stalling here.
Cape pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakata throws a head punch that misses.
Nakata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cape backwards.
Come on Cape - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cape lands an elbow just above Nakata 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cape dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakata walks into a left hand.
Cape thumps Nakata with a low kick.
Cape lands a head shot.
Talon Cape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cape throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Cape and move into the clinch.
Cape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cape lands a jab.
Nakata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cape.
Cape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cape throws a leg kick but Nakata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cape wants to clinch.
Talon Cape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cape scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakata doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Cape.
Cape sizes up Nakata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cape misses with a body shot.
Cape is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cape throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cape throws a head kick but Nakata moves out of range.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cape manages to circle out of the way.
Cape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cape looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakata is just out of range.
Nakata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cape takes a swing at Nakata's ribcage but misses.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Cape and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Cape.
Cape throws a head kick that Nakata semi-blocks.
Nakata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Cape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cape throws a head kick that misses.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Cape and move into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cape.
Cape clinches up against the cage.
Nakata has a couple of punches blocked by Cape.
Cape leaning against his opponent.
Nakata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cape taking a breather.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cape taking a breather.
Cape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nakata.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nakata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakata blocks an elbow strike from Cape.
A short left from Nakata.
Cape taking a breather.
Cape looking to throw knees to the head but Nakata is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cape pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakata controlling the action here for a moment.
Nakata blocks the elbow strike.
Nakata struggles to land a body shot inside as Cape controls his hands.
Cape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakata is keeping busy.
Cape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nakata tries a body shot but Cape blocks it.
Cape pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakata prevents a body shot from Cape.
Cape throws a head punch that misses.
Nakata misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakata is defending well for now.
Cape avoiding damage.
Nakata swings wildly with an uppercut but Cape uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cape looks to throw the jab but Nakata is out of range.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Cape.
Cape jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cape scores with a leg kick.
Nakata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cape catches Nakata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Cape.
As Cape tries to get set, Nakata tries to push him back and clinch up but Cape manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cape.
A head kick from Cape lands but Nakata takes it in his stride.
Cape scores with a jab.
Cape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cape works Nakata's body with a nice hook.
Cape feints and then cracks Nakata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakata down.
Cape misses with the combination.
Cape thumps Nakata with a low kick.
Cape misses with a body shot.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cape manages to circle out of the way.
Cape lands a body shot.
Cape has managed to clinch.
Cape misses with a knee to the head.
Cape comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uchimura Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakata as Cape tries to tie him up.
Nakata misses with the head strike.
Nakata misses with some punches.
Cape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cape tries to land a knee to the head but Nakata blocks with his arms.
Cape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakata.
Nakata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Nakata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakata tries a body shot but Cape blocks it.
Cape stalling the fight.
Nakata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cape throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cape lands a nice knee to the body.
Cape is pushing Nakata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nakata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cape's elbow.
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakata's face.
Nakata lands a shoulder strike.
Nakata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cape backwards.
Nakata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cape.
Nakata working hard to break the clinch.
Cape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Cape.
Cape is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nakata fails to land.
Cape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cape is looking to control Nakata's arms but Nakata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cape has his back to the cage.
Nakata misses with a body punch.
Cape misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakata misses with some punches.
Nakata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cape looking to throw knees to the head but Nakata is blocking nicely.
Nakata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakata throws a head punch that misses.
Talon Cape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakata lands an uppercut.
Cape lands a knee to the body.
Nakata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cape prevents a body shot from Nakata.
Cape tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakata avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Cape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cape 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cape!
Talon Cape thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1956 p4p, 74 weight class) and Beckett Bellwether (ranked 1485 p4p, 55 weight class). Bok comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Revolution. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
285 lbs
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36
293 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Bok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beckett Bellwether!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Bok throws out a powerful jab.
Bok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bok appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bellwether on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bok lands a jab to Bellwether's midsection.
Bok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bellwether finds it's way round the side to connect with Bok's head.
Bellwether misses with a head kick.
Bok misses the shot to the body.
Bok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bellwether uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bok.
Good shot there by Bellwether.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bok scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bellwether throws a sloppy body shot
and Bok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bellwether, as that shot connected.
Bok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellwether was well out of range. Poor timing from Bok.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bellwether.
Maxim Bok's cut is getting worse.
Bellwether cracks Bok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beckett Bellwether seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bellwether moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bok! Bellwether continues to tee off on Bok, landing with a left and a right! Bellwether connects with a right hand that leaves Bok sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bellwether!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beckett Bellwether!
Beckett Bellwether decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 3145 p4p, 262 weight class) and Chosu McGrady (ranked 2750 p4p, 239 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Drop death - Squeel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosu McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agnarsson as he jumps to the side.
Agnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGrady instigates a clinch.
Agnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Agnarsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Agnarsson is pressed up against the cage. McGrady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Agnarsson down to the mat. Agnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Agnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
McGrady moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
McGrady shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimur Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson clobbers McGrady with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGrady doesn't manage to clinch there - Agnarsson circles away.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
McGrady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson cracks McGrady with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Agnarsson.
McGrady is looking for a takedown.
Agnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGrady uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGrady is working for takedown but Agnarsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGrady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agnarsson prevents it.
McGrady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agnarsson is defending well.
McGrady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agnarsson is defending well.
Nice body punch from Agnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Agnarsson lands a left hand.
McGrady is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
McGrady is still on wobbly legs! Can Agnarsson finish him?
Agnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady looking for a takedown.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGrady wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Agnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of McGrady's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson pushes McGrady against the cage. Agnarsson is working some dirty boxing. Agnarsson pushes off with a quick right hook! McGrady goes down! McGrady tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Agnarsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grimur Agnarsson!
Grimur Agnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 983 p4p, 47 weight class) and Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 3471 p4p, 157 weight class). The key to victory for Molokai Built has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
140 lbs
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38
143 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Built does no damage.
Built clinches with his opponent.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Built misses with a body punch.
Jorgensen works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jorgensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Built prevents it.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built gets through Jorgensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Built.
Jorgensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Jorgensen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Jorgensen tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Built.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen trying to stall but Built improves his position.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Built lands a body shot.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built gets through Jorgensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Built pushes Jorgensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built presses Jorgensen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built works on Jorgensen's body with a couple of short punches.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built is looking to clinch.
Built throws a right hand that Jorgensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorgensen also avoids with ease.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jorgensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jorgensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Built's left leg, looking for a takedown. Built pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jorgensen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Built knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jorgensen on the ground.
Built avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jorgensen.
Jorgensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Built is trying to get back to his feet.
Jorgensen looks up at the clock and then as Built takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jorgensen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built can't do much from the bottom here.
Built wants to get back to his feet.
Jorgensen working away.
Built tries to buck Jorgensen off but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Jorgensen working away.
Built is looking for a sweep.
Built is trying to control Jorgensen's posture but Jorgensen avoids it.
Built is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jorgensen landing a few strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorgensen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jorgensen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jorgensen tries to move to mount but Built blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Built to the mat! Built manages to get full guard.
Built pushes Jorgensen off and gets back to his feet.
Demetrious Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Jorgensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built leaves Jorgensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Molokai Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Built sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Built looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jorgensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jorgensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Built swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Built stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Built wants it to stay on the feet.
Built moves into the clinch.
Molokai Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jorgensen trying to stall but Built improves his position.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built is pressed up against the cage. Jorgensen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Built down to the mat. Built avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Built throws a jab when Jorgensen was well out of range.
Jorgensen has his takedown stuffed
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built stuffs the takedown.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Jorgensen circles away.
Jorgensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Built tries to clinch up.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgensen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Built sprawls well. Built wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Built.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with an uppercut. Jorgensen saw that one coming.
Jorgensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorgensen. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorgensen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jorgensen won't allow Built to get back to his feet.
Built has momentary wrist control but Jorgensen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jorgensen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Built trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgensen preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Built's head.
Built working a defensive guard here.
Jorgensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Built controlling Jorgensen's posture.
Built looking to control.
Jorgensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Built is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorgensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorgensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jorgensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Built circles away.
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jorgensen counters with a single leg into guard. Built didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Built looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorgensen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen distracts Built with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Built on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Built tries to get out of the position.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorgensen.
Built wants to stand and escape but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Jorgensen postures up in Built's guard and throws a big left but Built blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
Jorgensen with a nice head shot there.
Jorgensen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jorgensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Built trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
Built wants to stand but Jorgensen is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Built is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jorgensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jorgensen cracks Built with a solid left hand.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jorgensen lands a couple of elbows.
Demetrious Jorgensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jorgensen landing with the ground and pound.
Built is rocked!
Jorgensen landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Built is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Built controls Jorgensen momentarily but Jorgensen frees himself.
Jorgensen loads up on a big left hand. Built felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jorgensen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Built can't hide his disappointment, as Jorgensen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Jorgensen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Sheehy (ranked 1025 p4p, 130 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 637 p4p, 82 weight class). Sheehy comes to the cage accompanied by Tree falls - Timber!. Teodor has chosen Pots and pans banging as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Sheehy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheehy.
Teodor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teodor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sheehy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sheehy misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teodor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Teodor scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teodor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sheehy misses with a jab to the body
and Teodor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teodor cracks Sheehy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Ethan Sheehy has been cut.
Ethan Sheehy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teodor avoids a kick to the body.
Sheehy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teodor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sheehy throws a head kick that misses.
Sheehy works over Teodor's head and body with a nice combination.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses
and Sheehy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Teodor blocks a body shot from Sheehy.
Teodor lands a left hand.
Sheehy tries to pull guard but Teodor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teodor has a couple of punches blocked by Sheehy.
Teodor has a couple of punches blocked by Sheehy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teodor.
Sheehy blocks the elbow strike.
Sheehy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teodor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sheehy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheehy is looking to wear down Teodor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sheehy blocks the body kick.
Teodor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheehys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheehy connects with a looping right hand.
Teodor throws a shot from downtown. Sheehy moves away and avoids it.
Sheehy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sheehy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teodor checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy throws a big shot that misses.
Teodor throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy lands with a hook. Teodor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sheehy swings for the body but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sheehy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teodor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teodor misses with a few strikes there.
Teodor takes one to the side of the head.
Teodor looks to land a body kick but Sheehy moved away.
Crunch! Teodor slams his shin into Sheehy's torso.
Sheehy tries to land a front kick but Teodor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teodor throws a combination that misses
and Sheehy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor scoring well with a low kick there.
Sheehy misses with an uppercut. Teodor saw that one coming.
Teodor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sheehy throws a hook but Teodor avoids it easily.
Teodor connects with a jab.
Sheehy looks to throw the jab but Teodor is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teodor.
Sheehy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheehy throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheehy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheehy missing with a left hand there. Teodor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Teodor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheehy. Teodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheehy misses with a low kick.
Sheehy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor throws a big counter head kick but Sheehy avoids it with no problem.
Teodor throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheehy staying out of range there.
Sheehy throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheehy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheehy throws an off balance right hand
and Teodor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Teodor lands a big head kick that sends Sheehy tumbling to the mat! Teodor takes a step backwards and waves Sheehy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sheehy is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Teodor! Sheehy is out on his feet! Teodor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sheehy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sheehy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atanase Teodor! Atanase Teodor retains his lightweight title!
Atanase Teodor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Cobb (ranked 1788 p4p, 257 weight class) and Lauro Turturro (ranked 1271 p4p, 182 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suchart Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lauro Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb drives through and clinches with Turturro against the cage.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turturro has hold of one of Cobb's legs. Cobb is fighting the takedown attempt but Turturro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro pushes down on Cobb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cobb is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Cobb is in trouble now - Turturro has advanced to mount!
Cobb is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Turturro locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cobb is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauro Turturro!
A victorious Lauro Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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