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JBL Summer Madness Legacy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jure Boban (ranked 4210 p4p, 414 weight class) and HR Paperstacks (ranked 2262 p4p, 269 weight class). 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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Powerful takedowns
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jure Boban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, HR Paperstacks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Boban.
It looks like HR Paperstacks has been cut.
Paperstacks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
HR Paperstacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boban takes a swing at Paperstacks's ribcage but misses.
Boban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paperstacks under the eye.
Boban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paperstacks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boban.
Boban throws a looping overhand right but Paperstacks ducks down to avoid it.
Paperstacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Boban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boban gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paperstacks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paperstacks prevents Boban from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boban is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paperstacks has a closed guard, preventing Boban from standing up.
Boban drops back looking for a leg! Paperstacks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paperstacks manages to kick Boban off! Boban jumps back into Paperstacks's guard.
Boban has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paperstacks is proving hard to escape from.
Paperstacks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boban passes into side control.
Boban wants to stand but Paperstacks is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boban gets to mount! Paperstacks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Paperstacks is working to get back to half guard.
Boban content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paperstacks is looking to improve his position but Boban isn't that keen on the idea.
Boban lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paperstacks hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paperstacks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boban looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paperstacks tries to improve his position but instead Boban has taken his back!
Paperstacks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boban's arms.
Boban biding his time, controlling Paperstacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boban is looking for the choke from the back position but Paperstacks is controlling his hands well.
Paperstacks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Paperstacks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boban is landing with strikes. Paperstacks can't take much more of this.
Paperstacks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boban's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Boban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HR Paperstacks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paperstacks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boban swivels and escapes.
Paperstacks misses with a takedown
enabling Boban to counter with a crisp jab.
Paperstacks moves in looking to clinch but Boban pushes him off.
HR Paperstacks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paperstacks fails with the takedown
and Boban counters with a nice body shot.
Jure Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HR Paperstacks.
Paperstacks moves away from the strike by Boban.
Boban looks to land a right hand but Paperstacks moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paperstacks darts in looking for a takedown but Boban gets double underhooks and turns Paperstacks into the cage.
Paperstacks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paperstacks gets tackled into the cage by Boban. Boban maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban gets control of Paperstacks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boban will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Paperstacks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boban has Paperstacks pulled in close to control his posture.
Boban looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paperstacks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paperstacks wants to pass the guard but Boban is keeping the position.
Paperstacks wants to control from the top but Boban keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Paperstacks preventing the sweep.
Boban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paperstacks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paperstacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boban.
It looks like Boban has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boban lands a right hook to the body.
Jure Boban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paperstacks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paperstacks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paperstacks shoots in for a takedown but Boban shows good takedown defense.
Paperstacks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boban pinned against the cage. Boban gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paperstacks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boban moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up HR Paperstacks's cut even more.
Jure Boban is winning the standup battle so far.
Boban jabs Paperstacks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paperstacks shoots in looking for a takedown but Boban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paperstacks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban stuffs the takedown attempt from Paperstacks. Paperstacks gets slowly back to his feet.
Boban swings for the body but Paperstacks moves out of range.
Boban sets himself, and Paperstacks steps forward looking for the clinch! Boban avoids it this time.
Paperstacks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boban.
Paperstacks wants to clinch up but Boban keeps it at a distance.
Paperstacks tries to clinch up but Boban circles away and keeps his distance.
Paperstacks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boban.
Paperstacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boban.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boban just misses with a punch to the body.
Paperstacks tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Boban dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on HR Paperstacks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Paperstacks looks to land a combination but Boban avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Boban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paperstacks misses with a body kick.
Paperstacks moves out of range of the strikes.
Paperstacks doesn't manage to clinch there - Boban circles away.
Paperstacks misses with the combination.
Boban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boban connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban lands with a nice body punch.
Paperstacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boban.
Paperstacks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boban counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paperstacks fails with the takedown
and Boban counters with a nice uppercut.
Boban moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paperstacks shoots and misses
and Boban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paperstacks with a poor takedown
and Boban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jure Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HR Paperstacks.
Boban clinches up against the cage.
Paperstacks tries to pull guard but Boban won't allow it.
Boban avoids a wild elbow strike from Paperstacks.
Boban struggles to land a body shot inside as Paperstacks controls his hands.
Boban pushes Paperstacks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jure Boban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paperstacks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boban pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paperstacks tries to clinch but Boban moves away
and Boban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boban darts in and clinches Paperstacks up against the cage.
Boban lands with a right to the head.
Paperstacks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paperstacks is still on wobbly legs! Can Boban finish him?
Boban lands a shoulder strike.
The cut above HR Paperstacks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paperstacks tries to pull guard but Boban holds him up against the cage and eventually Paperstacks drops back down to his feet.
Boban throws a punch but it's blocked by Paperstacks.
Boban digs a right hand into Paperstacks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paperstacks's gas tank.
Paperstacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paperstacks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boban prevents it.
Paperstacks blocking some punches.
Boban lands an uppercut.
Boban swings wildly with an uppercut but Paperstacks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paperstacks tries for a takedown but Boban manages to get underhooks.
Boban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boban just leaning against Paperstacks, taking a breather.
Boban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boban throws a head punch that misses.
Boban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boban working aggressively here.
Boban throws a big uppercut that drops Paperstacks! More strikes from Boban and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paperstacks lies dazed against the cage as Boban celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jure Boban!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Covert (ranked 2463 p4p, 274 weight class) and Mason Thomas (ranked 7020 p4p, 477 weight class). Mason Thomas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Covert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covert cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Covert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas tests Covert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
A big left from Covert misses.
Covert throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Covert pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Covert working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Covert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.
Covert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas content to control rather than advance.
Covert looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Covert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Thomas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Covert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Covert actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Covert's temple.
Covert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Covert won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Covert actively working from the bottom here.
Covert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Covert trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Covert gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Covert.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Covert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top!
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Covert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Covert is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Covert working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Covert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The adventures of Thomas the control monster continue. Boring.
That's two 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.
Covert working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thomas has passed into half guard!
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Covert looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Covert's temple.
Covert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Thomas winds up and cracks Covert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Covert manages to get to full guard.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Covert to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thomas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Covert pulls down on the head and he's put Thomas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimbo Covert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Saric (ranked 3032 p4p, 331 weight class) and Robert Myres (ranked 2883 p4p, 321 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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201 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Myres!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saric.
Saric stuns Myres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saric closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saric lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Saric seems to be looking for submissions.
Myres wants to get back to his feet.
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric stops Myres from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric is working for a kimura but Myres is defending it quite comfortably.
Myres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Myres is trying to stand back up but Saric is controlling him
Myres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Myres has left one of his arms exposed and Saric doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Myres screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Saric!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Valen (ranked 2734 p4p, 255 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 3493 p4p, 309 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kal Valen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko has Valen up against the cage in a clinch.
Marko throws an elbow but it misses.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko is pushing Valen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Valen lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko wants to break free but Valen has control.
Marko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marko jumps guard.
Marko has a closed guard, preventing Valen from standing up.
Marko 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! Valen rolls with it to try and escape but Marko cranks on the arm and Valen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Marko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Slasher (ranked 1397 p4p, 85 weight class) and Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 2338 p4p, 127 weight class). Joe Slasher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Detkhunjon Sitsongrit's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Slasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slasher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slasher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit thinks about the counter body kick.
Slasher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Slasher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit clobbers Slasher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slasher gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Slasher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Slasher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit works Slasher's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Slasher strikes.
Slasher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Slasher's shoulder, as Slasher tries to avoid the shot.
Slasher throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Slasher is wise to it.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Slasher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a high kick!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slasher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Slasher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Slasher down.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Slasher. Slasher maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slasher prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Slasher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Slasher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slasher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slasher.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slasher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit pushes Slasher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit presses Slasher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slasher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slasher.
Slasher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Slasher is just out of range.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Slasher's side.
Slasher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slasher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slasher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Slasher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slasher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Slasher's head back.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slasher.
Slasher throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slasher.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slasher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit defending well as Slasher loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Slasher with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Slasher coming out on top.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slasher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slasher tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Slasher.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Slasher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Slasher.
Slasher clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Slasher blocking some punches.
Slasher throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Slasher lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Slasher wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Slasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Slasher controls the action.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Slasher controls his hands.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Slasher controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit pushes Slasher away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Slasher's front leg but catches the back leg as Slasher tries to avoid it.
Slasher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slasher throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Slasher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slasher is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slasher. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Slasher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slasher will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Slasher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slasher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slasher walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stuns Slasher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slasher misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Slasher 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.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slasher misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slasher.
Slasher swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slasher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Slasher works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slasher misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slasher throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Slasher.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs Slasher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slasher.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Slasher stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Slasher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slasher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slasher misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slasher. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick!
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slasher shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Slasher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slasher misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Slasher takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Slasher's body.
Slasher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Slasher's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slasher.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Slasher throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slasher's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slasher avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Slasher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Slasher should have avoided that one.
Slasher throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Slasher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slasher misses with a wild body shot.
Slasher scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slasher misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Slasher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slasher down.
Slasher takes one on the button.
Slasher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slasher.
Slasher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slasher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Slasher's leg. Slasher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slasher. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slasher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slasher walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Slasher moves out of range.
Slasher scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for Slasher with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Slasher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slasher just misses with a punch to the body.
Slasher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Slasher fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slasher misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slasher 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.
Slasher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slasher shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Slasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit thumps Slasher with a low kick.
Slasher throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slasher finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Slasher walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slasher misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Slasher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slasher's sensitive parts.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slasher throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Slasher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Slasher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit punishes Slasher's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Slasher.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slasher. That did some damage!
Slasher misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Slasher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slasher throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Slasher throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slasher throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Slasher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Slasher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit rushes Slasher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slasher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
A head punch on the inside from Slasher fails to land.
Slasher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slasher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Slasher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slasher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slasher.
Slasher misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Slasher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slasher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slashers head.
Slasher has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Slasher tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Slasher.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slasher's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Detkhunjon Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 1080 p4p, 146 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 2039 p4p, 248 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sonnen's choice of entrance music: Win or lose am a fighter. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kluba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
A right-left combo lands from Kluba.
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kluba tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kluba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
Kluba throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Kluba lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Kluba had a free shot at his head there.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sonnen moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Kluba scores with a one two! Sonnen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kluba lands a jab to the head.
Kluba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba misses with a double jab.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kluba enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kluba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kluba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kluba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kluba has control of Sonnen's left arm, preventing Sonnen from doing any damage.
Sonnen works over Kluba with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kluba has his hands on Sonnen's head, controlling the position.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen distracts Kluba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kluba is controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen works over Kluba with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kluba has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kluba sizes up Sonnen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kluba sprawls well. Kluba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kluba, as that shot connected.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Kluba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sonnen backs up against the cage.
Kluba misses with a straight left.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kluba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kluba dominated that second round.
That's time! Kluba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kluba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba connects with a right hand. Sonnen shakes it off.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kluba.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kluba swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Kluba lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Kluba misses with the combination.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sebastian Kluba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba clobbers Sonnen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Kluba throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sonnen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Kluba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kluba scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.
Kluba connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen wants to clinch but Kluba slips to the side
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Chael Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Kluba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kluba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!
After the fight, Sebastian Kluba 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 506 p4p, 67 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 2229 p4p, 252 weight class). The Show comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tktV-Q52CO4 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randy The Show acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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188 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Show misses with an uppercut. Neuer saw that one coming.
The Show moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Manuel Neuer has been cut.
The Show misses with a straight right.
The Show looks to score with a jab to the body but Neuer is just out of range.
Neuer attempts a counter takedown but The Show avoids it well and moves away.
Neuer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Neuer swings around for an armbar but The Show sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Neuer's guard.
The Show won't allow Neuer to sweep him here.
The Show lands a couple of elbows.
The Show trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Show wants to control from the top but Neuer keeps moving.
The Show's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I've been told that The Show has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Show is continuing to stall.
Neuer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Neuer 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.
Neuer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neuer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Show avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neuer postures up.
The Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but The Show is retaining full guard.
The Show looking for a sweep. Not yet The Show, not yet.
The Show controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neuer postures up in The Show's guard and throws a big left but The Show blocks it.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but The Show is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer preventing the sweep.
Neuer throwing strikes but missing.
The Show is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neuer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Show is trying to control the position but Neuer postures up.
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! The Show is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Show manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into The Show's guard.
Neuer throws a big elbow that misses.
Neuer preventing the sweep.
Neuer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Show keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
The Show managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neuer fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Show! But no joy.
Neuer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randy The Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four 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.
Neuer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Show managing to block the knees to the body from Neuer.
Neuer blocking some punches.
The Show lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neuer slips a jab from The Show.
The Show throws out a loose jab but Neuer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neuer feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Show dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Neuer's cut.
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.
Neuer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
The Show comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neuer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Show throws a right hand that Neuer ducks under and follows up with a left that Neuer also avoids with ease.
The Show throws a body shot but no joy.
The Show thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show looks to land a left hand but Neuer moved out of range nicely.
Neuer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Show is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neuer.
The Show rushes Neuer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Show swings wildly with an uppercut but Neuer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Show has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Show is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Show breaks from the clinch.
Neuer takes one to the chin there.
The Show looks to throw the jab but Neuer is out of range.
Neuer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neuer drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Show wants to stand and escape but Neuer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show seems keen to control Neuer's posture.
Neuer 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.
The Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
The Show keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
Neuer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The Show 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Show working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neuer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neuer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Show pulls Neuer in close to prevent any damage.
Neuer preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but The Show is retaining full guard.
The Show wants to sweep but no luck.
The Show is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neuer wants to pass the guard but The Show is keeping the position.
The Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neuer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neuer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neuer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Show is keeping the position for now.
Neuer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neuer looking to pass the guard.
The Show wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Show wants to sweep but no luck.
Manuel Neuer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Show keeps trying to improve his position.
Neuer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neuer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neuer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Show wants to sweep here but Neuer controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Show has his hands on Neuer's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Show showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manuel Neuer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Show connects with a right hand. Neuer shakes it off.
The Show misses with a series of wild punches.
Neuer attempts a counter takedown but The Show avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show rushes Neuer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The Show.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neuer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Show fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Show takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neuer.
The Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Neuer.
Neuer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Show fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Show clinches up with Neuer and pushes him back against the cage.
Randy The Show is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is trying to drag The Show to the mat but The Show just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Neuer looking for a takedown.
Neuer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Neuer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Show must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Show is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Show trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Show is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Show showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Show avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neuer has his foot on The Show's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Show works his way back into a safe position though.
The Show avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Show is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neuer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The Show controlling from the top position.
That's four 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.
Let's hope that The Show has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neuer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Show tries to avoid it but Neuer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Show to the ground. The Show escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neuer slips under a jab from The Show.
Neuer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neuer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy The Show comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Show 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy The Show!
Randy The Show was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madik MBaku (ranked 1087 p4p, 138 weight class) and Jose Romero (ranked 1044 p4p, 131 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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246 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madik MBaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Romero!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - MBaku circles away.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
It looked like MBaku was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MBaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
MBaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in MMA Academy inform me that Romero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
MBaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
MBaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MBaku looking to control.
MBaku working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily.
MBaku looking to control.
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romero pushes down on MBaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MBaku is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Romero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MBaku defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. MBaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MBaku 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.
MBaku has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
MBaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MBaku trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero with a nice head shot there.
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.
MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MBaku looking for a sweep. Not yet MBaku, not yet.
MBaku trying to control the position.
Romero preventing the sweep.
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MBaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Romero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from MBaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles MBaku. MBaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MBaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
Romero misses with a straight right.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero slips a jab from MBaku.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from MBaku misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from MBaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - MBaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Romero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MBaku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but MBaku pushes him off.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. MBaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MBaku misses with a few strikes there.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MBaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like MBaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MBaku defends well and Romero ends up having to push MBaku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MBaku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and MBaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MBaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from MBaku.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by MBaku.
Romero looks for a takedown but MBaku sprawls well.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MBaku pinned against the cage. MBaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero dips to his left and cracks MBaku with an uppercut!
Romero cracks MBaku with a good jab.
MBaku misses with a looping left.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero tries to clinch
and MBaku counters with a nice body shot.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to clinch up but MBaku keeps it at a distance.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero is looking to clinch but MBaku is avoiding it.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and MBaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MBaku slips a straight right by Romero.
Jose Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero misses with a takedown
and MBaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madik MBaku dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MBaku tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero looks for a takedown but MBaku sprawls well.
MBaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MBaku shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped MBaku's head back.
Romero clinches.
MBaku tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MBaku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MBaku on the side of the head.
A big left from Romero misses.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MBaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and MBaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MBaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romero is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romero is looking to control MBaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku wants to take a breather but Romero is having none of it.
MBaku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MBaku trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
MBaku slips nicely into half guard.
MBaku trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romero controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MBaku is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
That's four 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.
MBaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero controlling MBaku's posture.
MBaku trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romero is controlling MBaku's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but MBaku sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MBaku with a body shot.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
As Romero looks to move away, MBaku throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
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 Madik MBaku.
I think MBaku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madik MBaku!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Madik MBaku waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 154 p4p, 21 weight class) and Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 2666 p4p, 288 weight class). 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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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnoldas Sireika!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sireika blocks a jab.
Sireika cracks Boxaaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sireika just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boxaaja's brow.
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Sireika lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sireika tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Boxaaja.
Sireika missing with knees to the body.
Sireika misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Boxaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Sireika looks winded!
Boxaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
Boxaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja taking a breather.
Good body shot from Boxaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
Boxaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxaaja is stalling here.
Boxaaja is trying to trip Sireika. He has hold of a leg but Sireika is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boxaaja persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boxaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boxaaja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sireika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sireika manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxaaja has Sireika in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxaaja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sireika doesn't defend quickly enough and Boxaaja has managed to lock this one up! Can Sireika escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boxaaja on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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