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ACE 16 Holland vs Tsaegallae PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ennis (ranked 23763 p4p, 496 weight class) and Tekin Keskin (ranked 5615 p4p, 399 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Keskin's choice of entrance music: They might be giants. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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200 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Very confident |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ennis!
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, Tekin Keskin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ennis counters with an outside leg kick.
Keskin has managed to clinch.
Keskin working hard to break the clinch.
Keskin misses with a body punch.
Keskin pulls Ennis into guard.
Ennis trying to control but Keskin is working from the bottom.
Keskin controlling Ennis's posture.
Ennis landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ennis wants to pass the guard but Keskin is keeping the position.
Keskin is pulling down on Ennis's head. It's preventing any offense from Ennis, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskin 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.
Ennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Ennis is fighting to break Keskin's control of his arms but Keskin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ennis 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.
Keskin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ennis controls the pace.
Keskin wants to stand but Ennis is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keskin lands with a hook. Ennis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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.
Keskin tries to clinch up but Ennis circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank Ennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskin throws a head kick but Ennis moves out of range.
Keskin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Ennis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keskin shoots in for a double leg but Ennis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ennis throwing a counter right hand but Keskin manages to avoid it.
Keskin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ennis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Keskin closes the distance but Ennis moves to the side
and Ennis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keskin's knee momentarily.
Keskin shoots and misses
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank Ennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekin Keskin.
Keskin throws a poor cross that misses
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskin looks winded!
Keskin clinches.
Keskin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keskin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ennis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ennis avoids the head kick by Keskin.
Keskin closes the distance and pushes Ennis back into the cage.
Keskin pulls guard successfully.
Ennis trying to control but Keskin is working from the bottom.
Ennis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ennis continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Keskin is retaining full guard.
Ennis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ennis is fighting to break Keskin's control of his arms but Keskin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keskin is on top in guard.
Keskin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ennis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keskin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ennis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Keskin blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tekin Keskin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keskin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keskin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskin tries to close the distance and clinch but Ennis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keskin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ennis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keskin cracks Ennis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keskin wants to clinch up but Ennis keeps it at a distance.
Ennis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keskin lands a right hook to the body.
Tekin Keskin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keskin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ennis throwing a counter right hand but Keskin manages to avoid it.
Keskin is looking to clinch but Ennis is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keskin closes the distance but Ennis moves to the side
letting Ennis counter with a right hand.
Keskin throws out a leg kick but Ennis moves out of range and Keskin only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Ennis misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ennis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ennis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Keskin closes the distance and clinches.
Keskin has Ennis pressed against the cage.
Keskin has had enough of the clinch but Ennis keeps him there for the moment.
Keskin tries to circle away but Ennis has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Ennis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keskin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ennis has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskin.
Keskin tries to break the clinch but Ennis is controlling the position.
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.
Ennis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keskin is defending well for now.
Keskin lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ennis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskin.
Keskin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ennis lands with a left to the head.
Keskin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskin blocks an uppercut.
Keskin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ennis walks away with a smile on his face. Keskin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank Ennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekin Keskin.
Keskin stuns Ennis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Keskin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Keskin fails with a takedown attempt.
Tekin Keskin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keskin is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskin is looking to clinch.
Ennis ducks under a wild hook from Keskin.
Ennis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Keskin pushes Ennis up against the cage in a clinch.
Keskin is working Ennis over against the cage.
Keskin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Ennis as he checks the leg kick.
Ennis is looking to counter punch.
Keskin throws a body punch but Ennis moves out of range.
Keskin clobbers Ennis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keskin tries to clinch up but Ennis circles away and keeps his distance.
Keskin clinches up against the cage.
Keskin lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ennis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ennis.
Ennis misses with an elbow over the top.
Ennis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ennis dodges an elbow strike from Keskin.
Keskin jumps guard but Ennis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keskin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ennis avoids the damage to the body.
Ennis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keskin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ennis to keep the fight standing.
Ennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keskin scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekin Keskin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Keskin jabs at Ennis's body.
Keskin misses with the combination.
Keskin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ennis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keskin tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Ennis misses the target.
Keskin tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Ennis misses its target.
Ennis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ennis counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskin is looking to chop away at Ennis's legs.
Ennis throws a big counter combination but Keskin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Keskin moves in looking to clinch but Ennis pushes him off.
Ennis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keskin darts in and clinches Ennis up against the cage.
Keskin is trying to break the clinch but Ennis has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ennis can't find room to land a body shot as Keskin controls the action.
Keskin stalling in the clinch.
Keskin trying to control the position but instead, Ennis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Keskin into the cage.
Ennis is trying to stall.
Keskin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keskin has had enough of the clinch but Ennis keeps him there for the moment.
Keskin has had enough of the clinch but Ennis keeps him there for the moment.
Ennis pushes Keskin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ennis stuffs the takedown attempt from Keskin. Keskin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ennis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keskin is defended easily by Ennis.
An attempted straight right counter from Ennis misses the target.
Keskin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ennis drops his hands momentarily and Keskin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keskin wants to clinch
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskin darts in looking for a takedown but Ennis gets double underhooks and turns Keskin into the cage.
Frank Ennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekin Keskin.
Keskin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ennis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keskin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ennis counter with a right hand.
Frank Ennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ennis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Keskin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ennis is looking to counter punch.
Keskin throws a hook but Ennis blocks it.
Ennis throwing a counter right hand but Keskin manages to avoid it.
Keskin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ennis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keskin tries to clinch but Ennis moves away
and Ennis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keskin throws a series of punches but Ennis moves out of range.
Keskin with a poor takedown
and Ennis counters with a good low kick that Keskin was not able to check.
Keskin moves in looking to clinch but Ennis pushes him off.
Keskin wants to clinch but Ennis slips to the side
and Keskin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ennis slips a jab and a cross from Keskin.
A little feinted left hand from Ennis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keskin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ennis.
Ennis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keskin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ennis to counter with a crisp jab.
Keskin is rocked!
Keskin with a poor takedown
and Ennis counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Keskin out cold! What a finish! Ennis is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Ennis!
Frank Ennis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tekin Keskin was interviewed post fight and said 'Fluke.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 6486 p4p, 415 weight class) and Adam Levine (ranked 3218 p4p, 280 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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156 lbs
2 - 10 - 0 |
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147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Levine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levine dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
Levine rushes Temirov and presses him up against the cage.
Temirov takes a shot to the head.
Levine lands a shot to the body.
Levine lands a nice uppercut.
Levine pushes Temirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Levine takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
Levine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Levine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Levine has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Levine.
Levine managing to block the knees to the body from Temirov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Levine.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands a body punch.
Levine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temirov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Levine to keep the fight standing.
Levine scores with a hook to the body.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Levine is controlling him.
Levine blocks the elbow strike.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levine lands a right hand.
Levine is pressed up against the cage. Temirov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Levine down to the mat. Levine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Levine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Levine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Levine.
Levine works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches.
Levine lands a shoulder strike.
Levine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temirov tries a knee to the head but Levine blocks it.
Levine lands a left hand.
Levine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Good body shot from Levine.
Temirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Levine.
A short right from Levine.
A right handed body shot lands from Levine.
A right hand to the body from Levine.
Nice body punch from Levine.
Levine gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levine.
Levine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Temirov.
Levine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
A short left from Levine.
Levine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levine lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levine.
Levine lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levine.
Levine digs a right hand into Temirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temirov's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levine scores with a shoulder strike.
Temirov tries to break free but Levine pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Levine as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Temirov wants to break free but Levine has control.
Levine works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Levine is controlling him.
Levine lands an uppercut.
Temirov is trying to push Levine away but Levine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Levine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Temirov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Levine is keeping busy.
Levine lands with a right to the head.
Levine lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levine moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Levine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Levine gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Levine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levine rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Temirov tries to throw a body punch but Levine avoids it by throwing Temirov back against the cage.
Temirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Levine lands with a short shot to the head.
Temirov is looking to control Levine's arms but Levine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Temirov has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
Levine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Levine digs a right hand into Temirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temirov's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Temirov or not.
Levine lands a body punch.
Temirov takes a shot to the head.
Levine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Levine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temirov tries to break the clinch but Levine is controlling the position.
A short right from Levine on the inside.
Levine cracks Temirov with a nice body shot.
Levine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Levine pushes Temirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Levine on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Levine.
Levine lands an uppercut.
Temirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Levine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Levine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levine works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
Temirov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levine walks away with a smile on his face. Temirov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Temirov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Levine defends well and Temirov ends up having to push Levine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levine moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
Levine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levine pushes Temirov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levine scores with a shot to the side of Temirov's head.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Temirov is rocked!
Adam Levine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Levine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Temirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Levine.
A right handed body shot lands from Levine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine lands a right hand.
Levine lands an uppercut.
Levine lands an uppercut.
Levine gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Levine slowing the pace effectively.
Levine gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
Temirov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Temirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Levine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Levine.
Temirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Levine has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
A nice left hand lands by Levine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Levine.
A short left from Levine.
Levine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
A short right from Levine on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
Levine lands a body punch.
Levine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Temirov's efforts to push away.
A short left from Levine.
Levine lands a right hand.
Temirov stalling in the clinch but Levine improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine scores with a shot to the side of Temirov's head.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
A short left from Levine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Levine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Temirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Levine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Levine rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Levine pushes Temirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Temirov.
Levine digs a right hand into Temirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temirov's gas tank.
Levine lands with a left to the head.
Levine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but Levine has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levine scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Levine.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Levine.
Levine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Levine digs a right hand into Temirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temirov's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levine lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine lands a big right hand that drops Temirov! The killer instinct kicks in and Levine finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Levine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Levine!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Levine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dinislam Gazimagomedov (ranked 24935 p4p, 557 weight class) and Alexei Barmin (ranked 3523 p4p, 363 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexei Barmin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dinislam Gazimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Barmin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barmin sprawls well initially but Gazimagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barmin wants to improve his position but Gazimagomedov is controlling well.
Barmin wants to control but Gazimagomedov is keeping busy.
Gazimagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Gazimagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gazimagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barmin on the ground.
Barmin actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barmin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gazimagomedov is keen to just control but Barmin is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Barmin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gazimagomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Barmin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gazimagomedov is keen to just control but Barmin is a slippery customer.
Barmin wants to control but Gazimagomedov is keeping busy.
Barmin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gazimagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Barmin missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Gazimagomedov. No joy for Barmin on that attempt.
Gazimagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barmin!
Barmin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barmin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gazimagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barmin has his feet on Gazimagomedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gazimagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barmin keeping moving, preventing Gazimagomedov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barmin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gazimagomedov wanted to stand there but Barmin had control of the position.
Gazimagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gazimagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gazimagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Gazimagomedov has gone for a leg lock! Barmin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gazimagomedov's guard.
Gazimagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gazimagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Barmin wants to control from the top but Gazimagomedov keeps moving.
Gazimagomedov wants to sweep here but Barmin controlling him for the moment.
Gazimagomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Gazimagomedov pulls Barmin in close to prevent any damage.
Gazimagomedov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Barmin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barmin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gazimagomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Barmin throws a counter combo.
Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barmin defends it nicely.
Barmin gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov stops a takedown attempt from Barmin.
Gazimagomedov has Barmin pressed against the cage, preventing Barmin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gazimagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barmin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barmin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gazimagomedov prevents it.
Dinislam Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Barmin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gazimagomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gazimagomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barmin smiles and moves away.
Gazimagomedov leaves Barmin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gazimagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Barmin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gazimagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gazimagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barmin for as long as he can get away with.
Barmin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexei Barmin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barmin keeping moving, preventing Gazimagomedov from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barmin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barmin clinches.
Gazimagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Barmin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gazimagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gazimagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Barmin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gazimagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gazimagomedov sets himself, and Barmin steps forward looking for the clinch! Gazimagomedov avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barmin defends it nicely.
Barmin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gazimagomedov.
Barmin forces Gazimagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazimagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barmin walks away with a smile on his face. Gazimagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barmin moves out of range as Gazimagomedov strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barmin leaves Gazimagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barmin counters with a big head kick but Gazimagomedov shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Barmin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barmin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gazimagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barmin, pushing him back against the cage.
Barmin is trying to pull guard but Gazimagomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barmin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barmin just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gazimagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Barmin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dinislam Gazimagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barmin rushes Gazimagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barmin wants to break free but Gazimagomedov has control.
Barmin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gazimagomedov or not.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barmin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is trying to pull guard but Barmin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barmin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is trying to push Barmin away but Barmin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barmin tries to pull guard but Gazimagomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Barmin drops back down to his feet.
Gazimagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barmin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but Barmin won't allow it.
Barmin jumps guard but Gazimagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barmin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barmin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gazimagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gazimagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Barmin pushes Gazimagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gazimagomedov fails to pull guard.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the position but instead, Barmin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gazimagomedov into the cage.
Gazimagomedov trying to stall but Barmin improves his position.
Barmin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barmin pulls Gazimagomedov into guard.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barmin working a defensive guard here.
Gazimagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gazimagomedov controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gazimagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barmin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gazimagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Barmin's legs - danger averted.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gazimagomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Barmin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barmin tries to score a body lock takedown but Gazimagomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barmin tries to pull guard but Gazimagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and pushes Barmin back into the cage.
Gazimagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barmin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gazimagomedov's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Dinislam Gazimagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Barmin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gazimagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barmin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gazimagomedov is in Barmin's guard.
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 Dinislam Gazimagomedov.
I think Barmin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexei Barmin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Black Out (ranked 4425 p4p, 434 weight class) and Arlan Tolkynbekov (ranked 2936 p4p, 311 weight class). Arlan Tolkynbekov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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26
157 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Black Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arlan Tolkynbekov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolkynbekov stuffs the takedown attempt from Black Out. Black Out gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Black Out has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown but Black Out shows good takedown defense.
Tolkynbekov moves in looking to clinch but Black Out pushes him off.
Tolkynbekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Black Out tries to sprawl out of it but Tolkynbekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black Out manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Black Out was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tolkynbekov tries to clinch but Black Out moves out of range.
Tolkynbekov darts in trying to clinch
so Black Out counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black Out is looking to work some ground and pound but Tolkynbekov has wrist control.
Black Out showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black Out wants to control from the top but Tolkynbekov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Out content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tolkynbekov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tolkynbekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black Out working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black Out 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.
Tolkynbekov keeping moving, preventing Black Out from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolkynbekov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolkynbekov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Black Out defends well and Tolkynbekov ends up having to push Black Out into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black Out attempts a counter takedown but Tolkynbekov avoids it well and moves away.
Henry Black Out has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlan Tolkynbekov.
Black Out avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tolkynbekov shoots in but Black Out avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tolkynbekov missing with a left hand there. Black Out was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Tolkynbekov misses
and Black Out holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tolkynbekov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov breaks from the clinch.
Tolkynbekov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black Out counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black Out is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tolkynbekov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Black Out!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bagietka (ranked 7257 p4p, 528 weight class) and Takashi Senju (ranked 25048 p4p, 537 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michal Bagietka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Senju!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senju clinches up against the cage.
Senju wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Senju just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bagietka's brow.
Senju breaks from the clinch.
Bagietka digs a good hook to Senju's body.
A punch combination from Bagietka misses.
Bagietka fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Bagietka both land. Nice combination.
Bagietka has managed to clinch.
Bagietka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Senju has him pressed against the cage.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Senju has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bagietka uses from the top position.
Bagietka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bagietka stands up from Senju's guard - Bagietka perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senju tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bagietka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Senju somewhat.
Senju shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bagietka pinned against the cage. Bagietka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Senju.
Bagietka swinging wildly here.
Bagietka is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Bagietka.
Bagietka tries to bum rush Senju with a series of wild strikes but Senju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Senju.
As Senju looks to move away, Bagietka throws a big counter combo but Senju just gets out of the way.
Bagietka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Senju pushes Bagietka up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka wants to get back to striking at distance but Senju won't allow it.
Senju tries to pull guard but Bagietka holds him up against the cage and eventually Senju drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bagietka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Senju has Bagietka pressed against the cage, preventing Bagietka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Senju is looking for a takedown.
Bagietka working aggressively here.
Senju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Senju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Bagietka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senju breaks from the clinch.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Senju cracks a nice hook into Bagietka's ribs.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that Senju avoids nicely.
Senju dodges the punch combination from Bagietka.
As Bagietka backs off Senju throws a huge counter combo but Bagietka manages to avoid it all.
Bagietka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Senju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bagietka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bagietka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bagietka takes the fight into the clinch.
Bagietka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Senju has Bagietka pressed against the cage, preventing Bagietka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Senju breaks from the clinch.
Senju fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagietka swings for the body but Senju moves out of range.
Senju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagietka stuffs the takedown attempt from Senju. Senju gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagietka lands an overhand right.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagietka has managed to clinch.
Bagietka tries to circle away but Senju has him pinned against the cage.
Senju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Senju slips a jab and a cross from Bagietka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Bagietka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bagietka lands a really nice looking cross but Senju seems unphased.
Senju avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Senju looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bagietka!
Bagietka is pushing Senju's head away, looking to escape. Senju manages to hold on to the position though.
Senju sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bagietka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Senju works to advance to full mount. Bagietka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Senju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Senju thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju fails to take his opponent's back.
Bagietka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagietka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Senju looking to control but Bagietka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Senju punching from mount but Bagietka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Senju thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Senju throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bagietka because Senju loaded up on that one.
Senju controlling from mount.
Senju throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bagietka because Senju loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senju is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bagietka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bagietka!
Bagietka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Senju is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Senju has his foot on Bagietka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagietka works his way back into a safe position though.
Bagietka stands up from Senju's guard - Bagietka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Senju shoots in for a takedown but Bagietka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michal Bagietka is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagietka lands a lovely overhand right.
Senju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bagietka, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Senju jumps guard.
Bagietka gets to his feet - Senju follows without any prompting.
Senju bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bagietka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bagietka.
Senju is breathing heavily.
Bagietka looks to land a body kick but Senju moved away.
Bagietka slaps away a takedown attempt from Senju, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bagietka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bagietka sets himself, and Senju steps forward looking for the clinch! Bagietka avoids it this time.
Bagietka leaves Senju with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Senju.
Bagietka moves into the clinch successfully.
Senju blocks an elbow strike from Bagietka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senju prevents Bagietka from breaking the clinch.
Senju jumps guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Senju tries to pull guard but Bagietka won't allow it.
Senju is trying to stall.
Bagietka can't break the clinch.
Bagietka is looking to break free of the clinch but Senju has double underhooks.
Senju being controlled against the cage.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Senju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Bagietka will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bagietka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Senju tries for a takedown but Bagietka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bagietka moves in looking to clinch but Senju pushes him off.
Senju avoids a punch combination nicely.
Senju fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Bagietka coming out on top.
Bagietka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bagietka duly obliges.
Senju clinches up with Bagietka and pushes him back against the cage.
Bagietka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bagietka taking a breather.
Senju keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagietka's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka prevents the takedown attempt.
Bagietka is trying to maintain a safe position but Senju gets an underhook and turns Bagietka into the cage.
Bagietka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senju can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagietka.
Senju is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bagietka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Senju.
Senju keeps control of Bagietka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Senju swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bagietka is trying to break free.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Senju pulls guard.
Bagietka gets to his feet. Senju looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Michal Bagietka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bagietka.
Senju fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Senju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bagietka misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Senju finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bagietka cracks Senju with a good jab.
Bagietka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bagietka stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Bagietka misses.
Senju drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bagietka defends it well.
Senju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Senju looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Bagietka.
Bagietka has Senju up against the cage in a clinch.
Bagietka lands a right hand.
Bagietka prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senju wants a takedown.
Bagietka wants to break free but Senju has control.
Bagietka wants to get back to striking at distance but Senju won't allow it.
Bagietka tries to break free but Senju pushes him back against the cage.
Senju is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bagietka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Senju on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Michal Bagietka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bagietka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bagietka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Senju.
Bagietka tries to circle away but Senju has him pinned against the cage.
Senju tries to pull guard but Bagietka holds him up against the cage and eventually Senju drops back down to his feet.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Senju breaks the clinch.
Bagietka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Senju feints the counter takedown.
Bagietka cracks Senju with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Bagietka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bagietka scores with a one two! Senju had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Senju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bagietka rushes Senju and presses him up against the cage.
Bagietka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Senju tries to pull guard but Bagietka holds him up against the cage and eventually Senju drops back down to his feet.
Senju keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagietka's efforts to push away.
Takashi Senju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Bagietka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Senju jumps guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Bagietka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bagietka, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Bagietka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Longstreet (ranked 25086 p4p, 587 weight class) and Cezary Kesik (ranked 4962 p4p, 485 weight class). Longstreet comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Kesik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kękę - Presja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Longstreet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cezary Kesik!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longstreet as he jumps to the side.
Kesik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Longstreet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kesik backwards.
Kesik taking a breather.
Kesik is trying to push Longstreet away but Longstreet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Longstreet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kesik.
Longstreet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longstreet lands a knee to the body.
Kesik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kesik looks winded!
Kesik working hard to break the clinch.
Kesik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kesik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kesik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Longstreet lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Longstreet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longstreet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Longstreet.
Longstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Longstreet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kesik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longstreet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Longstreet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Longstreet obliges.
Longstreet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Longstreet.
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!
Longstreet is working Kesik over against the cage.
Longstreet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longstreet presses Kesik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longstreet lands with a left to the head.
Longstreet pushes Kesik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longstreet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Longstreet stalling in the clinch.
Longstreet lands a shoulder strike.
Kesik is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longstreet.
Kesik is still on wobbly legs! Can Longstreet finish him?
Longstreet lands a hook that snaps the head of Kesik backwards.
Longstreet lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kesik to his knees! Longstreet keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Longstreet!
James Longstreet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nic Sella (ranked 23909 p4p, 541 weight class) and Kobe Covington (ranked 3924 p4p, 398 weight class). Sella comes to the cage accompanied by Warm up . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Sella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Covington!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sella does no damage.
Covington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sella tries to clinch up.
Sella connects with a single shot there.
Sella darts in and clinches Covington up against the cage.
Sella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Covington to keep the fight standing.
Sella is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Covington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Covington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Covington looks for a takedown but Sella sprawls well.
Covington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sella tries to close the distance and clinch but Covington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Covington shoots in and bounces Sella off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Covington pushing down on Sella's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Covington stands up from half guard.
Sella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Covington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Covington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Sella has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Covington closes the distance and clinches.
Covington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sella prevents it.
Nic Sella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Covington.
Covington trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington is trying to break the clinch but Sella is controlling him.
Sella prevents the takedown attempt.
Covington manages to pull guard.
Sella has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sella stopping the sweep attempt from Covington.
Sella throws a big elbow that misses.
Sella stops Covington from standing up.
Covington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Covington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sella's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sella can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Covington controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington postures up and lands a big shot to Sella's brow.
Covington is stalling in the full guard.
Covington gets to his feet - Sella follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sella gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Covington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Covington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sella avoids it.
Covington stalling.
Sella missing with knees to the body.
Covington has Sella pressed against the cage.
Sella has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Covington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sella presses Covington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sella gets underhooks to prevent Covington's takedown attempt.
Sella misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Covington tries to pull guard but Sella holds him up against the cage and eventually Covington drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Covington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sella misses with a two punch combination.
Covington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sella tries to clinch up.
Sella has a takedown stuffed.
Covington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Covington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Covington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington trying to mount his opponent but Sella defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sella tries to kick Covington off but Covington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Covington 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.
Sella looks like he's trying to stand up.
Covington controlling the action here.
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.
Covington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sella sees it coming and defends easily.
Covington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sella moves out of range of the body kick from Covington.
Covington rushes Sella and presses him up against the cage.
Sella gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sella fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sella taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington has Sella pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sella manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Covington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Covington is looking to break free of the clinch but Sella has double underhooks.
Sella avoiding damage as Covington throws knees to the body.
Covington wants to break free but Sella has control.
Covington pulls guard successfully.
Covington 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.
Covington has control of Sella's left arm, preventing Sella from doing any damage.
Sella trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
Covington is controlling Sella's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sella wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Covington pulls Sella in close to prevent any damage.
Sella trying to control the position from guard on top but Covington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Covington throws a shot from downtown. Sella moves away and avoids it.
Sella gets tackled into the cage by Covington. Covington maintains the clinch.
Covington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Covington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sella moves into range and clinches up with Covington.
Covington jumps guard and drags Sella to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sella is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Covington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Covington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sella throws a big elbow that misses.
Covington keeping moving, preventing Sella from controlling successfully.
Covington has Sella pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington keeping moving, preventing Sella from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sella tries to clinch but Covington moves out of range.
Sella is looking to clinch.
Sella moves in looking to clinch but Covington pushes him off.
Covington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sella defends it well.
Sella's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sella duly obliges.
Sella defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Covington.
Covington gets a clinch.
Sella leaning against his opponent.
Covington is trying to drag Sella to the mat but Sella just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sella lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sella taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nic Sella has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Covington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Covington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sella is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nic Sella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Covington.
Sella trying to stall but Covington improves his position.
Sella has Covington pressed against the cage.
Covington tries to circle away but Sella has him pinned against the cage.
Covington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sella has him pressed against the cage.
Covington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sella.
Nic Sella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sella.
Covington stalling against the cage.
Sella trying to stall but Covington improves his position.
Covington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sella just stands there and leans against the cage.
Covington tries to pull guard but Sella won't allow it.
Covington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Covington jumps guard but Sella stands there with Covington around his waist. Covington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Covington tries to pull guard but Sella forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Covington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Covington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Covington tries to pull guard but Sella forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Covington just leaning against Sella, taking a breather.
Sella tries to throw a body punch but Covington avoids it by throwing Sella back against the cage.
Sella tries to pull guard but Covington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sella prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Covington.
Kobe Covington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sella unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nic Sella showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Covington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Covington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 2547 p4p, 284 weight class) and Bobby Scott (ranked 3138 p4p, 336 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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157 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 3, fighting out of New York, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Scott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aumkatongchiangmai instigates a clinch.
Scott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has been cut.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aumkatongchiangmai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes an elbow to the temple.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott's coach down at So Cal Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scott's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to force a seperation but Scott has the dominant position.
Scott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scott scores with a hook to the body.
Scott lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scott lands a knee to the head.
Scott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aumkatongchiangmai's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aumkatongchiangmai takes an elbow to the temple.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai's cut is getting worse.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scott lands a nice knee to the body.
Aumkatongchiangmai is breathing heavily.
Scott with a knee to the head.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Scott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scott prevents Aumkatongchiangmai from breaking the clinch.
Scott presses Aumkatongchiangmai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scott landing knees to the body.
Scott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scott lands a good knee to the midsection. Aumkatongchiangmai won't want to take too many of those.
Scott lands an elbow just above Aumkatongchiangmai 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott with a knee to the head.
Scott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Scott with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Scott.
Scott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scott putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aumkatongchiangmai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scott.
Scott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chartrand (ranked 1988 p4p, 240 weight class) and Henry Wang (ranked 2755 p4p, 305 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Chartrand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Wang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chartrand.
Wang throws a head kick that misses
and Chartrand counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Henry Wang has been cut.
Wang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chartrand eats them both and turns towards Wang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Dustin Chartrand has been cut.
Chartrand takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang throws a push kick but Chartrand slaps the foot to one side.
Chartrand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chartrand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chartrand is looking to counter punch.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Chartrand blocks a head kick by Wang.
An attempted straight right counter from Chartrand misses the target.
Chartrand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang throws a right hand that misses
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chartrand avoids the head kick by Wang.
Chartrand is looking to counter punch.
Chartrand throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chartrand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wang looks to throw a body kick
and Chartrand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Wang.
Chartrand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Chartrand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chartrand cracks Wang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chartrand lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Chartrand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Wang misses
and Chartrand counters with a big right hand! Oh Wang is in trouble here! Chartrand follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Chartrand!
Dustin Chartrand retains his middleweight title!
Dustin Chartrand 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.
In defeat, Henry Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taekwondo is the best, It'll never lose again, god bless'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Holland (ranked 2055 p4p, 256 weight class) and Aiwan Tsaegaellae (ranked 3724 p4p, 417 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Holland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aiwan Tsaegaellae!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holland lands a lovely overhand right.
Holland works the jab nicely.
It looks like Aiwan Tsaegaellae has been cut.
Tsaegaellae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holland.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holland.
A shot to the liver by Tsaegaellae. Beautiful body shot.
Holland clinches with his opponent.
Holland dodges an elbow strike from Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsaegaellae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsaegaellae misses with an elbow strike.
Holland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsaegaellae.
Holland lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holland throws a head punch that misses.
Holland lands a shoulder strike.
Holland lands a body shot.
Tsaegaellae looks winded!
Holland throws a head punch that misses.
Holland working aggressively here.
Tsaegaellae prevents a body shot from Holland.
Holland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae blocking some punches.
Tsaegaellae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsaegaellae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsaegaellae blocking some punches.
Holland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsaegaellae or not.
Holland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsaegaellae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsaegaellae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holland lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsaegaellae blocks an uppercut.
Holland lands with a light punch inside.
Holland lands a nice uppercut.
Holland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsaegaellae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holland's elbow.
Holland lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsaegaellae backwards.
Holland avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsaegaellae.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Tsaegaellae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsaegaellae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holland lands with a light punch inside.
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 body shot lands from Holland as the two fighters clinch.
Holland lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Holland lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Holland.
Holland lands with a left to the head.
Holland is working Tsaegaellae over against the cage.
Holland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsaegaellae.
Holland pushes Tsaegaellae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holland misses with a punch to the body.
Holland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsaegaellae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holland lands a nice uppercut.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holland lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsaegaellae backwards.
Holland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holland.
A short uppercut from Holland.
Holland misses with a punch on the inside.
Holland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsaegaellae blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Holland.
Holland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holland misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holland.
Holland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsaegaellae has a couple of punches blocked by Holland.
Holland throws a head punch that misses.
Holland avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae misses with an elbow strike.
Holland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsaegaellae uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holland.
Holland misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsaegaellae blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Holland.
Tsaegaellae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holland lands with a left to the head.
Holland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holland misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsaegaellae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holland.
Nice body punch from Holland - that landed with a thud.
Holland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holland throws a head punch that misses.
Tsaegaellae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holland's elbow.
A short left from Holland.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiwan Tsaegaellae's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tsaegaellae misses with a body shot.
Holland misses the body punch
and Tsaegaellae counters with a left to the body.
Tsaegaellae misses with a looping right.
Tsaegaellae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holland has managed to clinch.
Holland misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsaegaellae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsaegaellae is rocked!
Holland throws a head punch that misses.
Tsaegaellae is still on wobbly legs! Can Holland finish him?
Holland misses with the head strike.
Tsaegaellae seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsaegaellae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holland working aggressively here.
Holland misses with some punches.
Tsaegaellae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holland lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsaegaellae swings wildly with an uppercut but Holland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsaegaellae misses with an elbow strike.
Tsaegaellae pushes off an throws an elbow but Holland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsaegaellae just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holland's brow.
Tsaegaellae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tsaegaellae takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsaegaellae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsaegaellae is breathing heavily.
Holland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holland lands a left hand.
Holland tries a body shot but Tsaegaellae blocks it.
Tsaegaellae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsaegaellae is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holland blocks an elbow strike.
Holland lands with a left to the head.
Holland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsaegaellae can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae tries to land knees in the clinch but Holland avoids the damage to the body.
Tsaegaellae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holland misses with some punches.
Luke Holland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsaegaellae pushes off an throws an elbow but Holland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holland working aggressively here.
Holland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsaegaellae's elbow.
Holland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holland.
Holland has a couple of punches blocked by Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow.
Holland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holland tries a body shot but Tsaegaellae blocks it.
Holland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsaegaellaes head.
Tsaegaellae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holland.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsaegaellae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holland avoids it.
Tsaegaellae lands with a light punch inside.
Holland working aggressively here.
Holland misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsaegaellae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holland misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsaegaellae has a couple of punches blocked by Holland.
Holland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsaegaellae.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Tsaegaellae swings wildly with an uppercut but Holland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holland managing to block the knees to the body from Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsaegaellae throws a punch but it's blocked by Holland.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holland.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holland.
A head punch on the inside from Holland fails to land.
Tsaegaellae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holland blocks an elbow strike from Tsaegaellae.
Holland blocks an elbow strike from Tsaegaellae.
A short left from Holland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsaegaellae.
Holland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holland misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow inside.
Holland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holland avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsaegaellae misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holland.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Holland fails to land.
Holland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsaegaellae's elbow.
Tsaegaellae throws an elbow that misses.
Tsaegaellae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsaegaellae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holland gets through Tsaegaellae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holland.
Holland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holland.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Holland lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aiwan Tsaegaellae's cut.
That's time! Holland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holland rushes Tsaegaellae and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holland.
Holland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsaegaellae's elbow.
Holland can't find room to land a body shot as Tsaegaellae controls the action.
Holland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holland pushes Tsaegaellae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsaegaellae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holland lands a shoulder strike.
Holland avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsaegaellae.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Holland has a couple of punches blocked by Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae scores a nice knee to the body.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Holland avoiding damage as Tsaegaellae throws knees to the body.
Holland lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Holland on the inside.
Tsaegaellae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsaegaellae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holland lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsaegaellae backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsaegaellae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holland is leaning against Tsaegaellae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Holland.
Tsaegaellae blocking some punches.
Holland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsaegaellae takes a shot to the head.
Holland digs a right hand into Tsaegaellae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsaegaellae's gas tank.
Holland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holland lands a shoulder strike.
Holland working aggressively here.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Tsaegaellae is trying to maintain a safe position but Holland gets an underhook and turns Tsaegaellae into the cage.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Holland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Holland.
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!
Holland misses with some punches.
Holland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsaegaellae backwards.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland misses with a body punch.
Holland lands a big right hand that drops Tsaegaellae! The killer instinct kicks in and Holland finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Holland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Holland!
Luke Holland retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Luke Holland started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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