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GDL 10: Clark v McMonster PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Dentler (ranked 3845 p4p, 433 weight class) and Beam Scotty (ranked 24318 p4p, 578 weight class). Jameson Dentler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jameson Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beam Scotty!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scotty scores with a nice strike.
Scotty's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scotty duly obliges.
Dentler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scotty connects with a body shot that sends Dentler's belly button to the back.
Dentler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dentler 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.
Scotty throws a series of punches but Dentler moves out of range.
Beam Scotty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scotty wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dentler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scotty trying to control but Dentler postures up.
Scotty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dentler pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scotty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dentler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scotty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dentler.
Scotty wants to improve his position but Dentler is controlling well.
Dentler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scotty wants to get back to his feet.
Scotty trying to hold on to Dentler's head to control him but Dentler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentler content to control rather than advance.
Dentler trying to control from half guard but Scotty is working away.
Dentler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scotty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scotty has hold of Dentler's hands but Dentler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dentler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Dentler there.
Dentler is looking to take a break and control but Scotty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scotty trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotty wants to get back to his feet.
Dentler wants to free his trapped foot but Scotty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dentler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scotty felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Scotty trying to hold on to Dentler's head to control him but Dentler postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dentler lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dentler lands a nice short elbow.
Scotty is trying to maintain the position but Dentler is very close to passing his half guard.
Scotty is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotty trying to control but Dentler postures up.
Scotty is trying to stand back up but Dentler is controlling him
Scotty is refusing to be controlled, as Dentler sits in half guard.
Scotty trying to control from the bottom.
Dentler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dentler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dentler slips a nice elbow through Scotty's hands, connecting with Scotty's forehead.
Dentler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dentler is keen to just control but Scotty is a slippery customer.
Scotty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dentler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Dentler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dentler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scotty on his heels. He'll look to pass Scotty's guard now, I'm sure.
Jameson Dentler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dentler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scotty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dentler throws a strike but Scotty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Scotty wants to control from the top but Dentler keeps moving.
Dentler wants to stand up but Scotty is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotty trying to control the position from guard on top but Dentler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotty has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dentler is proving hard to escape from.
Scotty trying to control but Dentler is working from the bottom.
Dentler pushes Scotty off and scrambles back to his feet.
Scotty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beam Scotty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scotty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dentler has time to react.
Scotty lands a glancing blow to the side of Dentler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotty misses with a body shot.
Scotty misses with an uppercut.
Scotty throws out a loose jab but Dentler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Scotty.
Scotty blocks a jab.
Dentler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scotty's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dentler trying to pass the guard but Scotty defending well.
Dentler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dentler throwing shots but Scotty is blocking nicely.
Dentler is trying to control the action in half guard but Scotty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dentler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dentler lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotty trying to hold on to Dentler's head to control him but Dentler postures up.
Dentler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dentler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dentler lands a nice short elbow.
Dentler is thwarting Scotty's attempts to control the position.
Dentler working the head and body with strikes.
Scotty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dentler is looking to take a break and control but Scotty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scotty is trying to control the position but Dentler postures up.
Dentler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dentler won't allow Scotty to sweep him here.
Dentler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scotty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dentler wants to control from the top but Scotty keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Dentler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Scotty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dentler to score with a decent uppercut.
Scotty misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dentler to counter with a crisp jab.
Scotty is rocked!
Dentler lands a brutal uppercut that launches Scotty off his feet! Scotty tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jameson Dentler!
Jameson Dentler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Palmer (ranked 24242 p4p, 618 weight class) and Somsak Ngo (ranked 3104 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somsak Ngo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palmer tries to clinch but Ngo moves out of range.
Ngo misses with a low kick.
Ngo lands a jab.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palmer swings for the body but Ngo moves out of range.
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ngo tried to score with a low kick but Palmer checks it.
Palmer walks into a jab.
Ngo is looking to slow Palmer down with leg kicks.
Ngo throws a leg kick which misses Palmer's front leg but catches the back leg as Palmer tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer wants to clinch
and Ngo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Ngo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer misses with a hook to the body
and Ngo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ngo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Palmer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngo moves away.
Ngo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palmer misses with a body punch
and Ngo counters with a leg kick.
John Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ngo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ngo circles away.
Palmer misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmer wants to clinch up but Ngo keeps it at a distance.
Palmer looks to clinch
and Ngo counters with a crisp one two that drops Palmer! Ngo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Palmer to his feet! Palmer is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngo moves away.
Palmer staying out of range there.
Palmer throws a hook but Ngo avoids it easily.
Ngo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngo ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Ngo scores with a nice head shot.
Palmer is rocked!
Palmer drops his hands momentarily. Ngo doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Palmer staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Palmer doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Somsak Ngo!
An out of breath Somsak Ngo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loke Ragnarsdotter (ranked 5414 p4p, 517 weight class) and Jared Roughneck (ranked 5371 p4p, 513 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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202 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Loke Ragnarsdotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Roughneck!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughneck swings for the body but Ragnarsdotter moves out of range.
Roughneck misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsdotter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roughneck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roughneck misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsdotter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragnarsdotter throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsdotter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnarsdotter checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsdotter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roughneck circles away quickly and effectively.
Roughneck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsdotter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roughneck eats them both and turns towards Ragnarsdotter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roughneck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ragnarsdotter is trying to defend but Roughneck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ragnarsdotter pushes Roughneck off but Roughneck dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsdotter is looking to reverse the position.
Roughneck is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ragnarsdotter is trying to escape and Roughneck transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ragnarsdotter is forced to tap! Nice work there by Roughneck! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jared Roughneck!
A victorious Jared Roughneck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Barnhardt (ranked 23998 p4p, 539 weight class) and Israel Adesanya (ranked 6525 p4p, 500 weight class). Barnhardt comes into the arena with James Brown, living in America blaring out of the sound system. 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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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Barnhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya throws a big shot that misses.
Barnhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adesanya.
It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adesanya.
Barnhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt misses with a body kick.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
A little jabbing left from Adesanya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya digs a good body shot into Barnhardt's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya lands a body shot.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Barnhardt looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya misses with a hook.
Barnhardt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Despite the aggression on Adesanya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adesanya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Barnhardt is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt looks to land a combination but Adesanya avoids it well.
Barnhardt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adesanya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Adesanya there.
Barnhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnhardts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adesanya misses with a hook. Barnhardt ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barnhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adesanya counters with a body kick.
Barnhardt throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnhardt with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adesanya.
Adesanya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnhardt counters with a series of strikes. Adesanya will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barnhardt walks into a straight right hand from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Adesanya tries to work over Barnhardt's front leg with a kick but Barnhardt checks it.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adesanya! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt connects with a single shot there.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick. Adesanya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnhardt looks to land a combination but Adesanya avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to land a front kick but Adesanya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnhardt lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a head kick.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Barnhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Barnhardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Barnhardt throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Barnhardt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya misses with a straight right.
Barnhardt lands with a good body shot.
Barnhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Adesanya in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barnhardt throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya misses with an uppercut
and Barnhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnhardt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnhardt duly obliges.
Barnhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnhardt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Adesanya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adesanya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Adesanya might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barnhardt has got the better of the exchanges.
Adesanya connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adesanya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnhardt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Adesanya. That snapped Barnhardt's head back.
Adesanya thows a leg kick but Barnhardt checks it
and Barnhardt counters with a left and a right that stings Adesanya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick.
Ronnie Barnhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya lunges at Barnhardt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnhardt's hand.
Nice shot by Adesanya.
A jab from Barnhardt finds it's way through Adesanya's defenses.
Adesanya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adesanya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronnie Barnhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya lands a body shot.
Barnhardt swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt moves away from the strike by Adesanya.
Barnhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adesanya lands with a straight right. Barnhardt didn't see that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Adesanya scores with a four punch combination!
Barnhardt is rocked!
Barnhardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adesanya if he has to take too many more of those.
Adesanya lands a brutal head kick. Barnhardt looks out on his feet and Adesanya throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Israel Adesanya!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boom Laka (ranked 4087 p4p, 420 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 4048 p4p, 414 weight class). Boom Laka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boom Laka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laka throws a low kick, looking for Matthews's leg but Matthews calmly moves out of range.
Laka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.
Laka misses with a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laka tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.
Laka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matthews counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laka's knee momentarily.
Laka has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Laka tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Laka tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews stalls.
Laka pushes Matthews back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Laka trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Laka presses Matthews against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laka is looking for a takedown.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Laka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laka working aggressively here.
Laka stalling in the clinch.
Laka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laka or not.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Laka as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laka is trying to stall.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Laka is out of range.
Laka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matthews manages to circle out of the way.
Laka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Laka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laka throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Laka only half commits.
Laka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Laka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matthews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laka's back!
Matthews is not going to allow Laka to sit and survive in this position.
Matthews is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laka turns into Matthews and is now in his guard.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laka is one step ahead there.
Laka trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Laka from controlling successfully.
Laka pushes down on Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matthews is staying active underneath Laka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Laka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laka throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Laka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Laka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
It looks like Boom Laka has been cut.
Matthews checks a low kick from Laka.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Laka.
Laka is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Laka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Laka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
and Laka counters by clinching up.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Laka blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Laka is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the cage.
Laka slows down the pace here.
Laka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laka as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Boom Laka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Laka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laka wants to stall.
Laka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laka tries to stall but Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Laka wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Matthews as the two fighters clinch.
Laka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laka misses with some punches.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Laka is struggling to control the position.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Matthews presses Laka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laka on the side of the head.
Matthews tests Laka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Laka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laka's head.
Laka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom Laka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laka lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laka misses with a low kick.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Laka avoids it well.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laka throws a body kick that misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laka is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Laka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matthews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laka but great work by Matthews.
Boom Laka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matthews content to control rather than advance.
Laka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boom Laka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Laka slips under a jab from Matthews.
Matthews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Laka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matthews is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laka throws a leg kick
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews is looking to chop away at Laka's legs.
Laka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laka jabs Matthews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Laka should have avoided that one.
Laka clinches with his opponent.
Laka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laka throwing strikes but missing.
Laka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Laka moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Laka tries to land a leg kick but Matthews saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Laka slips a straight right by Matthews.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laka lands with a nice body punch.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laka avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Michael Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Laka's head but Laka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laka scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Laka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom Laka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laka gets a clinch.
Laka is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laka has his back to the cage.
Laka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laka.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
Laka lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laka throws an elbow that misses.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
Laka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laka tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Laka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laka slows down the pace here.
Laka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Matthews.
I've got Matthews 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Matthews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bloodsport (ranked 2596 p4p, 298 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 7183 p4p, 526 weight class). Bob Weadababyitsaboy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
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Good knees
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bloodsport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weadababyitsaboy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bloodsport on the side of the head.
Bloodsport looks for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well.
Weadababyitsaboy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weadababyitsaboy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well. Weadababyitsaboy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bloodsport gets slowly back to his feet.
Weadababyitsaboy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bloodsport is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Weadababyitsaboy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bloodsport changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to avoid it but Bloodsport manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weadababyitsaboy to the ground. Weadababyitsaboy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weadababyitsaboy as he avoids it easily.
Bloodsport tries to keep at a distance but Weadababyitsaboy has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodsport wants a takedown but no success here.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport keeps control of Weadababyitsaboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bloodsport drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Bloodsport has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bloodsport has a couple of punches blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Bloodsport is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a body shot but Bloodsport blocks it.
Bloodsport lands a left hand.
Bloodsport has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy is trying to keep an underhook but Bloodsport manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to stand up here but Bloodsport is controlling him well.
Bloodsport is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weadababyitsaboy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bloodsport wants to pass the guard but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well.
Bloodsport is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bloodsport prevents Weadababyitsaboy from improving his position.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to escape.
Bloodsport is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes Bloodsport off looking to stand but Bloodsport dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport is trying to work for a kimura but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well.
Bloodsport passes to side control.
Bloodsport in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Weadababyitsaboy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Bloodsport!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Jovanovic (ranked 2252 p4p, 258 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 2635 p4p, 305 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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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nenad Jovanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Shipilov. That snapped Jovanovic's head back.
It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Shipilov.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Jovanovic is out of range.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shipilov's head.
Shipilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shipilov misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Shipilov throws a counter combo.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Jovanovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shipilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shipilov throws a nice looking combination but Jovanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Shipilov there.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shipilov ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shipilov misses with a combination
and Jovanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Shipilov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Shipilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Shipilov's head.
Shipilov misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jovanovic as Shipilov tries to tie him up.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shipilov prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Shipilov blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shipilov.
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!
Shipilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jovanovics head.
Shipilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shipilov misses with some punches.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Shipilov's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Shipilov tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shipilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic pushes Shipilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Shipilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Shipilov looks winded!
Jovanovic is working Shipilov over against the cage.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Shipilov's head.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Shipilov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Shipilov blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Shipilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Shipilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shipilov tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov stalling in the clinch but Jovanovic improves position.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipilov controls his hands.
Shipilov misses with a body punch.
Shipilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic is leaning against Shipilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shipilov wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Shipilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipilovs head.
Shipilov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shipilov or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shipilov or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic'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.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic stuns Shipilov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic dodges the punch combination from Shipilov.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shipilov tries to keep at a distance but Jovanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shipilov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shipilov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Shipilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jovanovic to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Shipilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shipilov has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic pushes Shipilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Shipilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shipilov's gas tank.
Jovanovic presses Shipilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Shipilov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jovanovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Shipilov avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipilov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Shipilov's ribcage. Shipilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovanovic cracks Shipilov with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Jovanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Shipilov's ribcage. Shipilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic presses Shipilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is leaning against Shipilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Shipilov's ribcage. Shipilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shipilov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic'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. This is the final round!
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic has managed to clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Shipilov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Shipilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic is working Shipilov over against the cage.
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Shipilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jovanovic is leaning against Shipilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Shipilov fails to pull guard.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Shipilov's ribcage. Shipilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovanovic pushes Shipilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic works on Shipilov's body with a couple of short punches.
Shipilov takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Shipilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shipilov's gas tank.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic works on Shipilov's body with a couple of short punches.
Shipilov jumps guard but Jovanovic stands there with Shipilov around his waist. Shipilov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipilovs head.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shipilov working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipilov controls his hands.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shipilov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is working Shipilov over against the cage.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Shipilov.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shipilov or not.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Shipilov is rocked!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Shipilov misses with the head strike.
Shipilov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nenad Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Shipilov.
Shipilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Sergey Shipilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Shipilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jovanovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 1900 p4p, 78 weight class) and Mike McMonster (ranked 3570 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McMonster!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark 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.
McMonster has a takedown stuffed.
McMonster misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
Clark misses the jab.
McMonster feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMonster shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McMonster.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Clark looks to throw the jab but McMonster is out of range.
It seemed like McMonster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMonster misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a right hand from hell and McMonster is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Clark!
Joe Clark retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Clark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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