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IMMA 105: Cregov vs Chigurh PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan comes to the cage accompanied by Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind. Oliveira has chosen Far East Movement - Like a G6 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage.
Nazarethyan digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Nazarethyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Nazarethyan lands a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira tries to work over Nazarethyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarethyan digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nazarethyan is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns Nazarethyan into the cage.
Oliveira taking a breather.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Nazarethyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
Nazarethyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nazarethyan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nazarethyan misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan.
A short right from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Nazarethyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Nazarethyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nazarethyan into the cage.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarethyan wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Nazarethyan lands with a left to the head.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazarethyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazarethyan gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Nazarethyan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nazarethyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan presses Oliveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliveira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
Nazarethyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Nazarethyan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to control Nazarethyan's arms but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliveira trying to stall but Nazarethyan improves his position.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
Nazarethyan controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nazarethyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazarethyan lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliveira takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Nazarethyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Nazarethyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Nazarethyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Nazarethyan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nazarethyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazarethyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nazarethyan instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan slowing the pace effectively.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarethyans head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazarethyan tries to stall but Oliveira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nazarethyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan stalling.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan works on Oliveira's body with a couple of short punches.
Nazarethyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan trying to stall but Oliveira improves his position.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Nazarethyan is working Oliveira over against the cage.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Nazarethyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Nazarethyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazarethyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarethyan.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Nazarethyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazarethyan lands a body shot.
Nazarethyan leaning against his opponent.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch.
Nazarethyan digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Nazarethyan is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nazarethyan tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazarethyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazarethyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nazarethyan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliveira up against the cage.
Nazarethyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarethyan lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nazarethyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazarethyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Nazarethyan controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suren Nazarethyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Nazarethyan gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazarethyan trying to stall but Oliveira improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nazarethyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
Nazarethyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Nazarethyan.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Nazarethyan improves position.
Oliveira tries to work over Nazarethyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Nazarethyan improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nazarethyan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nazarethyan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch.
Nazarethyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazarethyan finish him?
Nazarethyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Nazarethyan to work.
Charles Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira jumps guard but Nazarethyan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazarethyan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Suren Nazarethyan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Metallica Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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179 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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wise lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wise misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Wise's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wise scrambles back to his feet.
Wise lands a nice looking body shot.
Wise lands a body shot.
Gracie moves out of range as Wise strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Wise thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wise.
Wise looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Good shot there by Wise.
Nice shot by Wise.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wise on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wise thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Wise misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wise throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wise looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Wise lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wise slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Wise throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie throws a leg kick but Wise sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wise throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Wise thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Good leg kick by Wise there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wise is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie throws a low kick but Wise avoids it.
Wise works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wise scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wise lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wise.
Wise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Wise.
Wise throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Wise lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Holden Gracie has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Wise coming out on top.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Wise moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
A slow jab from Wise misses its intended target.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wise.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Wise had a free shot at his head there.
Wise lands with a cross.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wise slips under a jab.
Wise's corner calls for a 1-2. Wise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wise manages to avoid it.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Gracie moves forwards but Wise connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wise swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Wise moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie misses with a hook. Wise ducked under it nicely.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Wise ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Wise sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Wise is avoiding it.
Wise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wise looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Wise keeps it at a distance.
Wise tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Some wild striking there from Wise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wise misses with a body kick.
Gracie jabs Wise to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wise circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wise scores with a jab to the body.
Wise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wise delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Wise's knee but Wise avoids it well.
Wise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie walks into a jab.
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!
Wise lands a nice shot to the body.
Wise thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wise lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Wise slips under a jab.
Wise lands a front kick.
Wise connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennis Wise is winning the standup battle so far.
Wise moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Wise seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Wise lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wise lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wise's defenses.
Wise's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie tries to work over Wise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Wise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wise misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Wise, against the cage.
Wise lands an elbow inside.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wise prevents it.
Wise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
That has opened up Holden Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Wise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise scores with a hook to the body.
Wise tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie tries to stall but Wise uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wise tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Wise cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Wise, against the cage.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Wise.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wise.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Wise landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Wise on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wise pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie gets control of Wise's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wise trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wise engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wise is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wise wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wise.
Gracie throws the left hand but Wise avoids the punch easily.
Wise tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie moves forwards but Wise connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wise. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Wise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Wise.
Wise lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie is rocked!
Wise lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Wise finish him?
Wise lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
A lazy body kick from Wise
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie moves out of range as Wise throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Wise.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Wise connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Wise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws the left hand but Wise avoids the punch easily.
Wise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Wise checks it
enabling Wise to counter with a crisp jab.
Wise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie is looking to slow Wise down with leg kicks.
Wise lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Wise connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wise! Gracie is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Wise!
Our winner, Dennis Wise, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unbreakable comes to the cage accompanied by Busta and Yelawolf - Break Ya Neck. Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sevent Seagull enters the cage!
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165 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
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Unbreakable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbreakable checks a leg kick.
Unbreakable closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Seagull's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Seagull is trying to keep Unbreakable in close.
Unbreakable pushes down on Seagull's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Unbreakable is looking to take a break and control but Seagull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seagull tries to kick Unbreakable off but Unbreakable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Unbreakable is looking to take a break and control but Seagull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unbreakable is working for a kimura but Seagull is defending it quite comfortably.
Seagull looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbreakable is trying to control the action in half guard but Seagull is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Unbreakable trying to advance position but Seagull counters by regaining guard.
Unbreakable wants to control from the top but Seagull keeps moving.
Unbreakable seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Seagull has momentary wrist control but Unbreakable slips an elbow through the middle.
Unbreakable stopping the sweep attempt from Seagull.
Unbreakable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbreakable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unbreakable trying to control the position from guard on top but Seagull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unbreakable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seagull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbreakable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Unbreakable won't allow Seagull to get back to his feet.
Unbreakable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seagull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbreakable wants to control from the top but Seagull keeps moving.
Seagull is looking to stand up but Unbreakable isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seagull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seagull keeping moving, preventing Unbreakable from controlling successfully.
Unbreakable passes Seagull's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Unbreakable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seagull defending well though.
Seagull is refusing to be controlled, as Unbreakable sits in half guard.
Seagull wants to get back to his feet.
Unbreakable looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seagull wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Unbreakable there.
Seagull pushes Unbreakable off looking to stand but Unbreakable dives back in and keeps control.
Unbreakable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Unbreakable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Unbreakable wants to control but Seagull is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unbreakable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagull is trying to stand back up but Unbreakable is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Unbreakable moves into range and clinches up with Seagull.
Unbreakable is working for takedown but Seagull is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seagull lands an uppercut.
Seagull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seagull throws a punch but it's blocked by Unbreakable.
Seagull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unbreakable's elbow.
Unbreakable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unbreakable shoots in and gets a takedown into Seagull's guard.
Unbreakable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seagull wants to get back to his feet but Unbreakable is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Seagull keeping moving, preventing Unbreakable from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull is looking to stand back up but Unbreakable counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Seagull.
Unbreakable wants to work for an arm triangle but Seagull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seagull is trying to stand up here but Unbreakable is controlling him well.
Unbreakable stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Seagull swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seagull throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable misses the jab.
Unbreakable staying out of range there.
Unbreakable connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sevent Seagull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unbreakable throws a lazy uppercut
and Seagull counters with a good low kick that Unbreakable was not able to check.
Seagull throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seagull, right into the meat.
Seagull avoids the body shot from Unbreakable.
Seagull checks a leg kick.
No luck for Unbreakable with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unbreakable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seagull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jon Unbreakable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable lands with a cross.
A solid body kick from Unbreakable.
Seagull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unbreakable scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seagull in his tracks.
Unbreakable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Unbreakable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagull misses with an uppercut. Unbreakable saw that one coming.
Unbreakable pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seagull is out of range and Unbreakable settles back down.
Unbreakable throws a sloppy head kick and Seagull moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Seagull does no damage.
Seagull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seagull throws a hook but Unbreakable avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seagull, right into the meat.
A low kick from Seagull misses
and Unbreakable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Unbreakable lands with a kick to the temple. Seagull shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Unbreakable connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unbreakable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Seagull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Seagull scores with a sloppy right hand. Unbreakable should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jon Unbreakable has been cut.
Sevent Seagull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seagull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unbreakable.
Both fighters circling a little - Seagull finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Unbreakable lands with a nice body kick.
Seagull misses with a leg kick
and Unbreakable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seagull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seagull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unbreakable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Unbreakable throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unbreakable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unbreakable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Seagull finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Seagull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Unbreakable counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seagull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable tries a low kick but Seagull avoids it.
Unbreakable feints and then cracks Seagull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seagull down.
Seagull blocks a low kick nicely.
Unbreakable connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Unbreakable lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seagull tries to work over Unbreakable's front leg with a kick but Unbreakable checks it.
Seagull misses with a low kick as Unbreakable jumps back.
Unbreakable scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seagull in his tracks.
Unbreakable lands a head kick. Seagull smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Seagull finds it's way through Unbreakable's defenses.
Unbreakable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seagull throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unbreakable.
Unbreakable thows a left - swing and a miss!
Unbreakable throws a lazy body kick
and Seagull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Unbreakable misses
and Seagull counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Unbreakable is defended easily by Seagull.
Jon Unbreakable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seagull connects with a leg kick. Unbreakable looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Unbreakable tenderised Seagull's leg. Seagull is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sevent Seagull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagull tries to work over Unbreakable's front leg with a kick but Unbreakable checks it.
Seagull looks to land a left hand but Unbreakable moved out of range nicely.
Unbreakable throws a shot from downtown. Seagull moves away and avoids it.
Unbreakable shoots in for a takedown but Seagull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Unbreakable slips under a jab from Seagull.
Unbreakable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagull.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seagull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unbreakable throws a sloppy body shot
and Seagull counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sevent Seagull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Unbreakable has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Unbreakable!
A relieved looking Jon Unbreakable thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mulroney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Bracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Mulroney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eli Bracha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulroney tries to clinch up but Bracha circles away and keeps his distance.
Bracha feints and then cracks Mulroney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mulroney down.
A jab from Mulroney finds it's way through Bracha's defenses.
Bracha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bracha tries to clinch up but Mulroney circles away and keeps his distance.
Mulroney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bracha moves into range and clinches up with Mulroney.
Mulroney lands a body shot.
Mulroney working aggressively here.
Mulroney misses with a punch to the body.
Mulroney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bracha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bracha prevents Mulroney from breaking the clinch.
Bracha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bracha misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulroney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bracha looking to stall.
Bracha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bracha has a couple of punches blocked by Mulroney.
Mulroney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bracha just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulroney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bracha tries to throw a body punch but Mulroney avoids it by throwing Bracha back against the cage.
Mulroney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulroney lands with a right to the head.
Mulroney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bracha.
Bracha avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mulroney as Bracha tries to tie him up.
Bracha misses with a knee strike.
Mulroney blocks an elbow strike.
Mulroney has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bracha uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bracha is looking to stand up but Mulroney won't let him.
Mulroney being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulroney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bracha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mulroney's guard.
Mulroney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bracha defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bracha stands up from Mulroney's guard - Bracha perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bracha rushes Mulroney and presses him up against the cage.
Bracha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bracha lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney pushes Bracha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulroney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulroney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mulroney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bracha looking to throw knees to the head but Mulroney is blocking nicely.
Bracha prevents a body shot from Mulroney.
Bracha scores a nice knee to the body.
Bracha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Brian Mulroney has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bracha throws an elbow but it misses.
Mulroney avoids the elbow strike from Bracha, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulroney.
Bracha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bracha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mulroney's brow.
Mulroney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bracha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mulroney pulls guard.
Bracha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mulroney working for a triangle but Bracha defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bracha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mulroney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bracha is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulroney keeping moving, preventing Bracha from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Bracha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Mulroney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mulroney lands with a kick to the temple. Bracha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mulroney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bracha tries to work over Mulroney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bracha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bracha trying to control the position but instead, Mulroney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bracha into the cage.
Bracha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulroney avoids the elbow strike from Bracha, against the cage.
Bracha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulroney lands with a right to the head.
Bracha is working Mulroney over against the cage.
Mulroney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulroney jumps guard.
Bracha wants to control from the top but Mulroney keeps moving.
Mulroney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracha trying to control but Mulroney is working from the bottom.
Bracha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eli Bracha was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mulroney slips a jab from Bracha.
Bracha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulroney.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mulroney, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Bracha finds it's target.
Bracha takes a swing at Mulroney's ribcage but misses.
Mulroney lands with a good body shot.
Mulroney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mulroney moves out of range of the body kick.
Bracha misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracha throws a hook but Mulroney blocks it.
Mulroney wants to clinch up but Bracha keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Mulroney.
Good standup being displayed there by Mulroney as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Bracha misses.
Mulroney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulroney with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Bracha as he connects with a hook.
Eli Bracha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulroney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bracha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bracha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulroney throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Bracha misses.
A cross from Mulroney lands.
Mulroney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mulroney tries to clinch but Bracha is having none of it.
Bracha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mulroney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bracha throws a low kick but Mulroney avoids it.
Mulroney throws a low kick but Bracha avoids it.
Mulroney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bracha misses its intended target.
Mulroney jabs at Bracha's body.
Bracha slips under a jab from Mulroney.
Mulroney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mulroney, as that shot connected.
Mulroney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bracha tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulroney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Mulroney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mulroney.
Bracha scores with a nice 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!
Mulroney moves out of range of the body kick.
Eli Bracha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bracha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bracha's head.
Bracha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bracha lands a glancing blow to the side of Mulroney's head.
Bracha throws an overhand right that lands on Mulroney's shoulder, as Mulroney tries to avoid the shot.
Mulroney wants to clinch up but Bracha keeps it at a distance.
Mulroney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mulroney swats away the attempt to clinch by Bracha.
Mulroney connects with a right hand. Bracha shakes it off.
Bracha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mulroney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bracha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bracha throws a shot from downtown. Mulroney moves away and avoids it.
Mulroney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bracha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mulroney lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bracha takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Mulroney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mulroney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Mulroney's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bracha tests Mulroney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mulroney scores with a shot to the body.
Bracha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulroney cracks Bracha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mulroney dodges the punch combination from Bracha.
Bracha lands the left hand.
Bracha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mulroney.
Mulroney lands a nice shot that snaps Bracha's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bracha jabs Mulroney right on the nose. Mulroney blinks but takes it well.
Mulroney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mulroney trying to pass the guard but Bracha defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracha is looking to improve his position.
Mulroney passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bracha!
Mulroney goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bracha is on top in guard.
Mulroney looking for a guillotine here but Bracha defends easily.
Bracha is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney is trying to control the position but Bracha postures up.
Mulroney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bracha is one step ahead there.
Bracha wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mulroney's closed guard. He's half up but Mulroney has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mulroney pivots and extends the arm, Bracha falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mulroney! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Mulroney!
Brian Mulroney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahmoud Denjat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Denjat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to U.S.A. National Anthem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rivaldi's choice of entrance music: Joker's Wild. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
175 lbs
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32
178 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
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahmoud Denjat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Rivaldi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivaldi needs to keep his hands up - Denjat had a free shot at his head there.
Denjat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivaldi lands a body shot.
Rivaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denjat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denjat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denjat throws a sloppy head kick and Rivaldi moves out of range easily.
Denjat fakes the leg kick and cracks Rivaldi in the body.
Denjat throws a push kick but Rivaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Rivaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denjat. Denjat obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denjat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Rivaldi misses with a leg kick
and Denjat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Denjat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rivaldi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivaldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denjat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denjat looking to pass the guard.
Rivaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivaldi, not yet.
Denjat with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivaldi trying to control the position.
Denjat distracts Rivaldi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Denjat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denjat is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivaldi has wrist control.
Denjat throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivaldi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Denjat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi is not content to let Denjat control the position.
Rivaldi trying to control but Denjat postures up.
Rivaldi is trying to stand.
Denjat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivaldi keeps working.
Rivaldi trying to control from the bottom.
Rivaldi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denjat scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denjat throwing shots but Rivaldi is blocking nicely.
Rivaldi trying to control but Denjat postures up.
Denjat trying to mount his opponent but Rivaldi defends it.
Rivaldi is pressing down on Denjat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denjat 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi is trying to hold Denjat in close to prevent damage but Denjat has managed to pass into half guard.
Denjat stalling.
Rivaldi controlling the position well.
Denjat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Denjat is thwarting Rivaldi's attempts to control the position.
Rivaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denjat wants to pass the guard but Rivaldi is defending well.
Denjat wants to control but Rivaldi is keeping him busy.
Denjat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denjat working the head and body with strikes.
Denjat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivaldi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denjat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivaldi wants to control but Denjat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivaldi taking some punishment here, with Denjat in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Denjat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Rivaldi.
Denjat misses with a body kick.
Denjat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Denjat is looking to stall here but Rivaldi recovers full guard.
Denjat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivaldi 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.
Denjat trying to control but Rivaldi is working from the bottom.
Denjat advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Denjat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rivaldi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denjat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Denjat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Denjat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Denjat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivaldi has hold of Denjat's hands but Denjat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rivaldi gets back to full guard.
Rivaldi wants to sweep here but Denjat controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denjat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denjat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denjat throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivaldi working for submissions but it's allowed Denjat to get to half guard.
Rivaldi tries to get to full guard but Denjat has control of the leg.
Denjat lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivaldi taking some punishment here, with Denjat in his half guard.
Rivaldi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denjat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Denjat.
Denjat wants to take a breather but Rivaldi is having none of it.
Denjat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Denjat thows a huge punch but Rivaldi dodges it nicely.
Rivaldi moves into full guard.
Rivaldi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Denjat looking to sit in guard and control but Rivaldi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rivaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Denjat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denjat trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rivaldi trying to control but Denjat is working from the bottom.
Mahmoud Denjat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivaldi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Denjat's head.
Denjat is trying to control the position but Rivaldi postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denjat wants to sweep here but Rivaldi controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Denjat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rivaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Rivaldi gets underhooks to prevent Denjat's takedown attempt.
Denjat stalling in the clinch but Rivaldi improves position.
Denjat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denjat trying to stall but Rivaldi improves his position.
Rivaldi blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Denjat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Denjat misses with a punch to the body.
Denjat is trying to break free.
Rivaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Denjat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Denjat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivaldi breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Denjat.
Denjat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denjat thumps Rivaldi with a low kick.
Rivaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Rivaldi misses.
Denjat thows a body shot but no joy.
Denjat throws a shot to the body.
Rivaldi misses with a looping right.
Denjat throws a low kick, looking for Rivaldi's leg but Rivaldi calmly moves out of range.
Rivaldi slips under a jab.
Denjat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Denjat checks a low kick from Rivaldi.
Denjat cracks the inside of Rivaldi's front leg.
Dominick Rivaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denjat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Denjat rather than just go for the knockout.
Denjat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivaldi.
Dominick Rivaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denjat shoots in but Rivaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivaldi dodges the punch combination from Denjat.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Denjat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rivaldi slips a jab from Denjat.
Rivaldi throws a push kick but Denjat slaps the foot to one side.
Denjat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivaldi checks a leg kick.
Denjat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Denjat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahmoud Denjat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denjat keeps Rivaldi at a distance using the push kick.
Denjat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivaldi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Denjat fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmoud Denjat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denjat.
Good standup being displayed there by Denjat as he connects with a hook.
Rivaldi misses with a shot to the body
and Denjat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denjat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Rivaldi blocks the low kick.
Rivaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Denjat off balance momentarily.
Denjat throws the kick towards the body but Rivaldi avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denjat manages to avoid it.
Rivaldi misses with a body shot
and Denjat counters with a good low kick that Rivaldi was not able to check.
Denjat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denjat shoots in but Rivaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick which misses Denjat's front leg but catches the back leg as Denjat tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Denjat.
Rivaldi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rivaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Denjat checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denjat is out of range and Rivaldi settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denjat.
Mahmoud Denjat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denjat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahmoud Denjat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Denjat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahmoud Denjat!
After the big win, Mahmoud Denjat made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Enea Vollare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tappura's choice of entrance music: Ring of fire. Fedor Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
254 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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255 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Tappura!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappura throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Tappura moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Tappura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tappura misses with a hook.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko lands a really nice looking cross but Tappura seems unphased.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Tappura sprawls well.
Tappura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tappura moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Tappura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Tappura avoids it easily.
Tappura slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Danga de danga de dang - Tappura scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Emelianenko.
Tappura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Tappura's belly button to the back.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Tappura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tappura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Tappura slips the punch.
Tappura lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Tappura saw that one coming.
Tappura misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tappura.
Tappura stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Tappura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taisto Tappura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tappura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back to recover.
Tappura misses with a straight right.
Tappura misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Tappura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tappura manages to get back to half guard.
Tappura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Tappura is blocking nicely.
Tappura wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Tappura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tappura.
Tappura looking for a sweep. Not yet Tappura, not yet.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tappura seems keen to control Emelianenko's posture.
Emelianenko postures up.
Tappura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappura trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to full guard here but Tappura has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tappura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emelianenko's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tappura trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappura is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tappura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Tappura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Tappura sprawls well.
Tappura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Tappura does no damage.
Tappura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappura.
Tappura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taisto Tappura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappura scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tappura counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Tappura just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Emelianenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tappura doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Tappura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Tappura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Tappura throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tappura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tappura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappura moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Tappura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Tappura.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tappura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Tappura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tappura as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tappura.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tappura! Emelianenko is backing up but he can't get away as Tappura lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Emelianenko and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taisto Tappura!
A very excited looking Taisto Tappura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Smokeleaf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Umberto Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maverick Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf forces Duran back against the cage and clinches.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smokeleaf has Duran pressed against the cage, preventing Duran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Smokeleaf throws out a leg kick but Duran moves out of range and Smokeleaf only half commits.
A jab lands there for Duran.
Duran pushes Smokeleaf up against the cage in a clinch.
Duran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smokeleaf has him pressed against the cage.
Duran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smokeleaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Duran scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Maverick Smokeleaf has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran throws an overhand right that lands on Smokeleaf's shoulder, as Smokeleaf tries to avoid the shot.
Duran swings for the body but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
Duran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smokeleaf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf defending well as Duran loads up on a big left hand.
Duran loads up on a big right hand but Smokeleaf slips the punch.
Smokeleaf moves forwards but Duran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smokeleaf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Duran avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duran blocks it with crossed arms.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
Smokeleaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran is pushing Smokeleaf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smokeleaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf misses with a knee strike.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Duran effectively controlling the action here.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duran's defenses.
It looks like Umberto Duran has been cut.
Smokeleaf is leaning against Duran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duran is breathing heavily.
Smokeleaf prevents Duran from breaking the clinch.
Smokeleaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf scores with a shot to the side of Duran's head.
Smokeleaf looking to throw knees to the head but Duran is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smokeleaf's elbow.
Smokeleaf blocks an uppercut.
Smokeleaf prevents Duran from breaking the clinch.
Duran blocks an elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Duran avoids the damage to the body.
Duran managing to block the knees to the body from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duran's efforts to push away.
Smokeleaf has Duran pressed against the cage, preventing Duran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duran's defenses.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duran looking to stall.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smokeleaf.
Umberto Duran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Duran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smokeleaf works Duran's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smokeleaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smokeleaf blocking some punches.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Smokeleaf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Duran blocks a head kick by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smokeleaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
Smokeleaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Duran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smokeleaf doesn't seem phased though.
Duran throws a body punch but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Duran misses with a two punch combination.
Umberto Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf misses with a knee to the head.
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
Duran catches Smokeleaf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Duran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smokeleaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duran. That did some damage!
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran throws a body punch but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Duran lands a body shot.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Umberto Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
Duran throws a right and a left that Smokeleaf avoids nicely.
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf scores with a hook to the body. Duran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smokeleaf thows a body shot but no joy.
Smokeleaf lands a jab to Duran's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf moves into the clinch successfully.
Smokeleaf lands with a light punch inside.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.
Duran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran is trying to stall.
Duran managing to block the knees to the body from Smokeleaf.
Duran is trying to force a seperation but Smokeleaf has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smokeleaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Smokeleaf controls the action.
Smokeleaf scores a nice knee to the body.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands with a right to the head.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.
Jeez, Umberto Duran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Umberto Duran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maverick Smokeleaf!
Maverick Smokeleaf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre Trudeau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
215 lbs
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215 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trudeau is looking to clinch.
Nakamura takes one to the side of the head.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura works the jab nicely.
It looks like Pierre Trudeau has been cut.
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!
Nakamura swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Trudeau is having none of it.
Trudeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Trudeau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakamura forces Trudeau back against the cage and clinches.
Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Trudeau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Trudeau scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
Trudeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trudeau breaks the clinch.
Trudeau misses with a combination
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Trudeau drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakamura punishes Trudeau's body with a nice straight punch.
Trudeau misses with a double jab
and Nakamura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Trudeau can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Trudeau managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura blocks an uppercut.
Trudeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trudeau.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura jumps guard and drags Trudeau to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trudeau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trudeau throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trudeau trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Trudeau is proving a slippery customer.
Trudeau working some strikes from top position.
Trudeau wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Trudeau!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a heavy elbow.
Nakamura trying to control but Trudeau is having none of it.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trudeau is squirming around, avoiding Nakamura's attempts to control the action.
Nakamura lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Trudeau hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trudeau is trying to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiro Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trudeau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trudeau scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
Trudeau misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trudeau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trudeau clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Trudeau gets underhooks to prevent Nakamura's takedown attempt.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Trudeau controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trudeau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Pierre Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Nakamura.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura blocks an uppercut.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Trudeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
Nakamura gets through Trudeau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trudeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
Trudeau working aggressively here.
Trudeau has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamura.
Trudeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura decides to pull guard.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trudeau looking to pass the guard.
Trudeau wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura has control of Trudeau's left arm, preventing Trudeau from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Trudeau looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trudeau moves into range and clinches up with Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
Trudeau tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Trudeau back against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands with a right to the head.
Trudeau working aggressively here.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
Nakamura tries a knee to the head but Trudeau blocks it.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau misses with a body punch.
Nakamura jumps into guard, dragging Trudeau to the mat.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Trudeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Trudeau has wrist control.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura postures up in Trudeau's guard and throws a big left but Trudeau blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trudeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Trudeau.
Pierre Trudeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trudeau throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Trudeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trudeau down.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trudeau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trudeau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trudeau prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trudeau prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura pushes Trudeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trudeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trudeau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trudeau working aggressively here.
Nakamura lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trudeau works on Nakamura's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Hiro Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trudeau takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Trudeau avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trudeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierre Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau gets a clinch.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Nakamura prevents Trudeau from breaking the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trudeau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Nakamura works on Trudeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura tries to work over Trudeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierre Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakamura pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trudeau has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Hiro Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trudeau wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Trudeau controlling him for the moment.
Trudeau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hiro Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trudeau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trudeau is now in half guard.
Nakamura controlling the position well.
Trudeau lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakamura is controlling Trudeau's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Trudeau pushes his legs off easily.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trudeau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Nakamura!
Hiro Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by VICTORY. Moses Diggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Doppo Orochi's chin.
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211 lbs
28 - 5 - 0 |
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216 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi throws a low kick, looking for Diggs's leg but Diggs calmly moves out of range.
Orochi throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orochi throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs lands a slapping body shot.
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orochi.
Orochi lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
Orochi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggs swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orochi's head backwards.
Diggs cracks Orochi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orochi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orochi gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Diggs points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Orochi wakes up just in time to hear Diggs thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moses Diggs!
After the fight, Moses Diggs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirian Cregov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chigurh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chigurh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kvelertak-Mjod. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Chigurh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cregov connects with an inside leg kick.
Chigurh misses with a body shot.
Cregov misses with a wild combination.
Cregov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chigurh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cregov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chigurh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cregov can pounce on him.
Chigurh looks to land a body kick but Cregov moved away.
Chigurh thows a body shot but no joy.
Anton Chigurh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigurh throws a low kick but Cregov avoids it.
Cregov cracks Chigurh with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chigurh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigurh throws a leg kick but Cregov checks it.
Nice cross by Chigurh.
Chigurh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chigurh darts in and clinches Cregov up against the cage.
Chigurh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cregov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chigurh throws a front kick aimed at Cregov's knee but Cregov avoids it well.
Chigurh avoids the head kick by Cregov.
Cregov throws a body kick that misses.
Chigurh throws a body kick that misses
and Cregov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cregov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chigurh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chigurh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh misses with a low kick as Cregov jumps back.
Cregov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chigurh.
Chigurh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cregov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chigurh with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Cregov. That snapped Chigurh's head back.
Cregov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chigurh throws a leg kick which misses Cregov's front leg but catches the back leg as Cregov tries to avoid it.
Chigurh lands a leg kick that knocks Cregov off balance momentarily.
Chigurh fakes the leg kick and cracks Cregov in the body.
Cregov is breathing heavily.
Chigurh is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chigurh feints and then cracks Cregov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cregov down.
Chigurh scores with a head kick. Cregov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chigurh scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chigurh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chigurh lands a head kick. Cregov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cregov dodges the punch combination from Chigurh.
Chigurh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cregov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chigurh feints and then cracks Cregov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cregov down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cregov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chigurh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chigurh sends Cregov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chigurh is motioning to the referee to let Cregov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cregov is rocked!
Chigurh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cregov switches off momentarily and Chigurh cracks him with a monster right hand! Cregov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Chigurh dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Chigurh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Chigurh!
Anton Chigurh is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Anton Chigurh said 'Victor Creed! Sooner or later its going to happen! We need to fight so call Lance and tell him to book fight vs The Great Anton Chigurgh!'.
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