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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladmir Ivanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Smith!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to clinch there but Ivanova circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ivanova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivanova working the body and head with strikes.
Smith is trying to control Ivanova's posture but Ivanova avoids it.
Ivanova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ivanova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanova tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanova.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanova working the head and body with strikes.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanova looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanova is one step ahead there.
Ivanova lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanova throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ivanova's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Ivanova wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Ivanova wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ivanova there!
Ivanova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanova tries to get out of the position.
Ivanova is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith is looking to stand but Smith has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Smith punching from mount but Ivanova doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ivanova holds on to Smith as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Smith tries to control but Ivanova wriggling away.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ivanova is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ivanova and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is not content to let Smith control the position.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ivanova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Ivanova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanova circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Ivanova moves out of range.
Smith wants to clinch up but Ivanova keeps it at a distance.
Ivanova scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith tries to clinch but Ivanova moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanova drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ivanova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanova wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Ivanova trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ivanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanova 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.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ivanova controlling him for the moment.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ivanova controlling him for the moment.
Ivanova wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Ivanova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanova distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanova wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Ivanova throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanova connects with a couple of short punches.
Ivanova with a nice head shot there.
Ivanova distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanova scoring with some ground and pound.
Ivanova wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ivanova looking to pass the guard.
Ivanova throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ivanova controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith works over Ivanova with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ivanova is proving hard to escape from.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Ivanova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanova.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith won't allow Ivanova to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Ivanova dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith tries to clinch but Ivanova moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanova showed some decent athleticism there.
Ivanova lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is in trouble now - Ivanova has advanced to mount!
Smith tries to lock up and control but Ivanova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ivanova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Ivanova lands with some strikes.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanova wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith tries to hold on but Ivanova postures up.
Ivanova dominating with strikes here.
Ivanova avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Ivanova cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ivanova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ivanova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ivanova in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanova working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Ivanova finish him?
Ivanova lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ivanova postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Smith badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ivanova around the waist but Ivanova pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ivanova is the winner by TKO! Ivanova jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladmir Ivanova!
After the big win, Vladmir Ivanova made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mango Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra's entrance music is The Beast - Tech N9ne. A fine choice. Rockzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown -by- Doctor Rockzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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169 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Rockzo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra lands a body shot.
Rockzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockzo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Guerra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockzo is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra is trying to keep Rockzo in close.
Rockzo looking to sit in guard and control but Guerra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rockzo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerra passes Rockzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockzo wants to improve his position but Guerra is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo is trying to control but Guerra manages to pass to mount!
Guerra looking to ground and pound but Rockzo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guerra trying to control but Rockzo is having none of it.
Rockzo tries to reverse the position but Guerra maintains control.
Guerra wants to stand but Rockzo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rockzo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rockzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra wants to pass the guard but Rockzo is keeping the position.
Rockzo has a closed guard, preventing Guerra from standing up.
Rockzo keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.
Guerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockzo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Inigo Guerra.
Rockzo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guerra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rockzo is in Guerra's guard.
Guerra trying to keep a closed guard but Rockzo is proving a slippery customer.
Guerra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockzo is controlling him.
Rockzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerra is keeping the position for now.
Rockzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rockzo passes Guerra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guerra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Rockzo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockzo.
Guerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockzo throws out a powerful jab.
Rockzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guerra tries to clinch but Rockzo is having none of it.
Guerra connects with a body shot that sends Rockzo's belly button to the back.
Guerra throws a body kick that misses.
Rockzo connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockzo.
Guerra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guerra defending well as Rockzo loads up on a big left hand.
Guerra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rockzo wants a takedown.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Rockzo blocks it.
Rockzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rockzo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockzo is defending well for now.
Guerra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Inigo Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Rockzo.
Guerra lands a nice knee to the body.
Rockzo is breathing heavily.
Guerra with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockzo wants a takedown but no success here.
Guerra lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockzo is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Guerra.
Guerra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rockzo up against the cage.
Rockzo misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Doctor Rockzo has been cut.
Guerra working Rockzo over with knees to the body.
Guerra scores with a shot to the side of Rockzo's head.
Guerra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rockzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Guerra.
Rockzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guerra is pushing Rockzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guerra blocks an elbow strike.
Guerra has Rockzo pushed against the cage.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockzo.
Guerra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rockzo throws an elbow but misses.
Rockzo is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockzo is working for takedown but Guerra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guerra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockzo is defending well for now.
Rockzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guerra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guerra clinches.
Guerra has Rockzo pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Guerra for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Inigo Guerra.
Guerra digs a good hook to Rockzo's body.
Inigo Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerra is looking to land body kicks.
Guerra lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Guerra.
Guerra is looking to land body kicks.
Inigo Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerra throws a push kick but Rockzo slaps the foot to one side.
Guerra looks to land a body kick but Rockzo moved away.
Guerra throws a lazy head kick
and Rockzo counters with a single leg into guard. Guerra didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guerra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rockzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockzo pushes down on Guerra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guerra is trying to stand up here but Rockzo is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inigo Guerra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Rockzo'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rockzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guerra is fending him off so far but Rockzo persists. Nope, Guerra circles away and we're back to standing.
Guerra throws a leg kick but Rockzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rockzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockzo shoots in for a double leg but Guerra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockzo avoids the head kick by Guerra.
Guerra closes the distance and pushes Rockzo back into the cage.
Rockzo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Inigo Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Rockzo.
Guerra stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rockzo throws an elbow but misses.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guerra.
Guerra avoids a kick to the body.
Guerra tries to clinch up but Rockzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Rockzo off the cage and back into range.
Guerra is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockzo circles away.
Rockzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guerra. That's going to slow Rockzo down.
Guerra moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guerra is trying to stall.
Inigo Guerra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rockzo tries for a takedown but Guerra manages to get underhooks.
Guerra blocks an elbow strike from Rockzo.
Guerra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guerra is working Rockzo over against the cage.
Rockzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guerra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guerra lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerra landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guerra.
Guerra breaks from the clinch.
Rockzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guerra is looking to wear down Rockzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guerra tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerra lands a slapping body shot.
Rockzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerra.
Guerra rushes Rockzo and presses him up against the cage.
Guerra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Guerra prevents the takedown attempt.
Guerra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rockzo has Guerra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guerra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guerra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra working Rockzo over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Guerra.
Guerra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Guerra stalls.
Guerra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rockzo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Guerra as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Guerra.
Guerra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Inigo Guerra is winning the standup battle so far.
Guerra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guerra stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerra lands a good knee to the midsection. Rockzo won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Guerra.
Guerra is struggling to control the position.
Guerra pushes Rockzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Guerra.
Rockzo is working for takedown but Guerra is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guerra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guerra dodges an elbow strike from Rockzo.
Guerra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rockzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guerra's brow.
Guerra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guerra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rockzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerra working Rockzo over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inigo Guerra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guerra 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inigo Guerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Inigo Guerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarquin Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortune comes to the cage accompanied by Going the Distance - Bill Conti . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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169 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tarquin Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Fortune avoids them all with ease.
Fortune misses with a body kick.
Fortune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortune connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Fortune as Jacobs shoots in.
Fortune scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Fortune.
Fortune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Fortune uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobs has time to react.
Fortune digs a good body shot into Jacobs's ribs.
The fighters circling - Fortune throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacobs should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fortune punishes Jacobs's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Fortune with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortune slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Fortune. Those never looked like landing.
Fortune checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobs lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fortune tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortune misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune misses with a double jab.
Fortune thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortune scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortune's sensitive parts.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortune is just out of range.
Fortune throws a looping overhand right but Jacobs ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fortune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fortune.
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortune is looking for a takedown.
Fortune is working for takedown but Jacobs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fortune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though.
Fortune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortune stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Fortune sprawls well.
Tarquin Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Jacobs.
Fortune throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Jacobs throws a front kick that sends Fortune stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs misses with a body kick.
Fortune looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Fortune lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
A slow jab from Fortune misses its intended target.
Fortune is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune misses with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fortune displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Fortune thows a body shot but no joy.
Fortune throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Fortune missing with a left hand there. Jacobs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortune.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Fortune throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fortune connects with the punch.
Fortune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarquin Fortune dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarquin Fortune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortune. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortune throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fortune thuds his right hand into Jacobs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Fortune swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarquin Fortune is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Jacobs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Fortune scores with a body shot.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jacobs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fortune is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jacobs.
Jacobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortune.
Jacobs misses with a low kick as Fortune jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fortune does it's job there.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacobs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
Fortune scores with a three punch combo!
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Fortune's shoulder, as Fortune tries to avoid the shot.
Fortune clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortune getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortune tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Fortune tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortune lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune scores with a one two! Jacobs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jacobs is rocked!
Fortune moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortune finish him?
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Fortune scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortune connects with a right hand. Jacobs shakes it off.
Fortune lands a hook that stumbles Jacobs back into the cage. Fortune follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jacobs to the canvas! Fortune pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jacobs has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tarquin Fortune!
A very excited looking Tarquin Fortune 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby comes to the cage accompanied by International Players Anthem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mayo's choice of entrance music: Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. This should be fireworks!
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30
145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Doby.
Doby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doby just misses with a punch to the body.
Doby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doby somewhat.
Mayo tries to clinch but Doby moves out of range.
Mayo tries to clinch there but Doby circles away.
Doby misses with a takedown
and Mayo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doby.
Doby blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby tries a low kick but Mayo avoids it.
Doby staying out of range there.
Doby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayo's calf.
Doby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayo was covering up waiting for the punch and Doby finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doby stopping the sweep attempt from Mayo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doby throws a big elbow that misses.
Doby postures up in Mayo's guard and throws a big left but Mayo blocks it.
Mayo managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doby controlling from the top position.
Mayo keeping moving, preventing Doby from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mayo holds on and takes a little breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Mayo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doby.
Mayo misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayo misses the target.
Mayo rushes Doby and presses him up against the cage.
Doby tries to pull guard but Mayo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby avoids the elbow strike from Mayo, against the cage.
Doby lands a takedown into guard.
Mayo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doby throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayo working a defensive guard here.
Doby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doby is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayo has wrist control.
Doby 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.
Mayo has Doby pulled in close to control his posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Mayo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mayo is looking to clinch but Doby is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Mayo.
Mayo jabs Doby right on the nose. Doby blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo moves into range and clinches up with Doby.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayo lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mayo scores with a knee to the head.
Mayo misses with an elbow strike.
Doby has Mayo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doby blocks a body shot from Mayo.
Mayo with a knee to the head.
Doby avoids the elbow strike from Mayo, against the cage.
Doby jumps guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doby pulls guard.
Mayo chips away with some ground and pound.
Doby looking for a guillotine here but Mayo defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Mayo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doby ducks under a wild hook from Mayo.
Mayo misses with a hook.
Doby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayo.
Doby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayo manages to avoid it.
Mayo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Doby manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mayo tries to hold on but Doby pushes him away.
Mayo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Doby keeping full guard, as Mayo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mayo wants to control from the top but Doby keeps moving.
Mayo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doby is looking to reverse the position.
Doby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Doby regains half guard.
Doby wants to improve his position but Mayo is controlling well.
Mayo thows a huge punch but Doby dodges it nicely.
Doby won't allow Mayo to pass to mount.
Doby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayo is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doby tries to get to full guard but Mayo has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby is pressing down on Mayo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Doby has wrist control.
Doby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doby keeping moving, preventing Mayo from controlling successfully.
Mayo looking to sit in guard and control but Doby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mayo is trying to keep Doby in close.
Mayo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doby is controlling him.
Doby landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo trying to control the position.
Doby is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayo has wrist control.
Doby postures up.
Doby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayo keeping moving, preventing Doby from controlling successfully.
Doby passes Mayo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doby is keen to just control but Mayo is a slippery customer.
Mayo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo trying to control but Doby postures up.
Doby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayo keeps working.
Mayo tries to kick Doby off but Doby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doby wants to take a breather but Mayo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo moves into full guard.
Doby trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shane Doby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayo 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayo controls Doby momentarily but Doby frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Mayo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayo walks into a stiff left hand from Doby.
Mayo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mayo back to the cage. Doby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Doby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayo defends it nicely.
Chris Mayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doby shoots in for a takedown but Mayo shows good takedown defense.
Doby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayo looks to land a left hand but Doby moved out of range nicely.
Mayo is looking to clinch.
Mayo leaves Doby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo throws out a loose jab but Doby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doby shoots in but Mayo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doby moves away from the strike by Mayo.
The crowd cheers as Mayo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doby doesn't seem phased though.
Mayo misses with a hook.
Mayo scores with a jab to the body.
Mayo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doby wants to control but Mayo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doby is staying active underneath Mayo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shane Doby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby is not content to let Mayo control the position.
Mayo lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doby is trying to get back to full guard.
Doby regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Doby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayo pushing down on Doby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby wants to control but Mayo is keeping busy.
Mayo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mayo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doby looking for submissions off his back.
Mayo 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.
Mayo tries to pass to full mount but Doby defends it.
Mayo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo trying to mount his opponent but Doby defends it.
Mayo is taking a breather. Doby says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mayo drops an elbow to the side of Doby's head.
Doby wants to get back to full guard.
Mayo 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.
Doby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mayo drops an elbow to the side of Doby's head.
Mayo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby won't allow Mayo to pass to mount.
Mayo thows a huge punch but Doby dodges it nicely.
Mayo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chris Mayo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayo 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mayo!
Chris Mayo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Kozak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozak comes to the cage accompanied by Kazik 12 groszy. Pilgrim has chosen Billy Pilgrim Has Become Unstuck in Time as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafal Kozak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Pilgrim!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilgrim moves forwards but Kozak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pilgrim throws a series of punches but Kozak avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Kozak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pilgrim lands a nice shot to the body.
Pilgrim throws a low kick but Kozak moves out of range easily.
Billy Pilgrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pilgrim.
Pilgrim scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Rafal Kozak has been cut.
Pilgrim staying out of range there.
Kozak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pilgrim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kozak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim misses with the body kick
and Kozak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pilgrim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pilgrim misses with a kick to the body.
Pilgrim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kozak moves away from the strike by Pilgrim.
Pilgrim looks to land a body kick but Kozak moved away.
Pilgrim takes a swing at Kozak's ribcage but misses.
Pilgrim scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Pilgrim is predictable there
and Kozak counters with a two punch combo.
Kozak scores with a nice right hand.
Pilgrim misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pilgrim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kozak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kozak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pilgrim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kozak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim won't allow Kozak to pass to mount.
Kozak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kozak trying to mount his opponent but Pilgrim defends it.
Kozak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pilgrim defends it well.
Kozak is trying to work for a kimura but Pilgrim is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim is pressing down on Kozak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kozak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pilgrim dives on top into guard.
Pilgrim 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.
Kozak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pilgrim defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pilgrim 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafal Kozak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafal Kozak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pilgrim throws a chopping leg kick but Kozak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pilgrim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Pilgrim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pilgrim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pilgrim looks to land a right hand but Kozak moved out of range.
Pilgrim looks to throw the jab but Kozak is out of range.
Pilgrim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pilgrim is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Pilgrim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim thuds his right hand into Kozak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pilgrim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kozak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kozak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pilgrim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kozak fails with a takedown attempt.
Pilgrim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozak.
Pilgrim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pilgrim misses with a body kick.
Billy Pilgrim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pilgrim throws a wild body kick that Kozak sees coming a mile off.
Kozak avoids the head kick by Pilgrim.
Kozak avoids a kick to the body.
Pilgrim misses with a looping left.
Pilgrim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pilgrim looks to land a left hand but Kozak moved out of range nicely.
Pilgrim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kozak shoots for a double leg takedown but Pilgrim sprawls well. He's pushed Kozak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pilgrim throws a looping overhand right but Kozak ducks down to avoid it.
Pilgrim throws a big shot that misses.
Kozak blocks a head kick by Pilgrim.
Rafal Kozak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozak fails to land with a series of punches.
Pilgrim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pilgrim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kozak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pilgrim pinned against the cage. Pilgrim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Kozak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pilgrim throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kozak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pilgrim won't be happy with that.
Kozak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pilgrim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kozak working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Pilgrim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafal Kozak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Pilgrim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kozak doesn't seem phased though.
Pilgrim misses with a low kick.
Billy Pilgrim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pilgrim throws a body punch but Kozak moves out of range.
Kozak walks into a jab.
Pilgrim throws a shot from downtown. Kozak moves away and avoids it.
Pilgrim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kozak is out of range.
Kozak drives through with a takedown into Pilgrim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pilgrim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rafal Kozak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozak looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pilgrim keeping moving, preventing Kozak from controlling successfully.
Kozak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pilgrim wants to get back to his feet but Kozak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pilgrim keeping full guard, as Kozak tries to pass.
Pilgrim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozak trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilgrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kozak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pilgrim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pilgrim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pilgrim!
Kozak is looking to reverse the position.
Kozak is being controlled here.
Kozak is not content to let Pilgrim control the position.
Kozak throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozak tries to bench press Pilgrim off him but Pilgrim keeps the position.
Kozak struggling a bit here.
Kozak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kozak is looking for a sweep.
Kozak is not content to let Pilgrim control the position.
Kozak misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozak regains half guard.
Kozak is not content to let Pilgrim control the position.
Kozak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozak wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Pilgrim seems content to control.
Kozak tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pilgrim has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kozak is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafal Kozak.
I think Kozak 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czesio Niemen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Czesio Niemen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemen scores with a kick to the body.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Niemen throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niemen. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Nelson slips a jab from Niemen.
Niemen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Niemen's leg but Niemen calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Niemen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Niemen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niemen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Niemen misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Niemen scores with a leg kick.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niemen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Niemen sends Nelson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Niemen is motioning to the referee to let Nelson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niemen avoids a kick to the body.
Niemen takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nelson walks straight into a right hand from Niemen - that's dropped him! Niemen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nelson from any more punishment! Nelson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Czesio Niemen!
A victorious Czesio Niemen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mutombo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wyclef Jean - 911. Thory has chosen It's a fight as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory throws a lazy uppercut
and Mutombo counters with a left to the body.
Mutombo throws a hook but Thory avoids it easily.
Mutombo throws a right hand that misses
and Thory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mutombo misses with a two punch combination.
Mutombo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mutombo scores with a jab. Thory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thory throws a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mutombo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thory 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.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thory throws a low kick, looking for Mutombo's leg but Mutombo calmly moves out of range.
Thory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutombo throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Thory misses its intended target.
Thory swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
Thory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mutombo finds it's way round the side to connect with Thory's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory throws a hook but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Thory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutombo throws a body kick that misses
and Thory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mutombo's knee momentarily.
Thory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mutombo can pounce on him.
Mutombo lands a leg kick that knocks Thory off balance momentarily.
Mutombo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mutombo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thory counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thory misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mutombo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Thory moves out of range.
Thory tries to land a front kick but Mutombo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Thory misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo closes the distance and clinches.
Thory is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mutombo is defending well for now.
Mutombo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorys head.
Mutombo has Thory pressed against the cage, preventing Thory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mutombo lands an elbow inside.
Mutombo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thory's defenses.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mutombo looking to throw knees to the head but Thory is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thory's defenses.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Mutombo.
Thory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mutombo throws an elbow but misses.
Mutombo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorys head.
Mutombo misses with an elbow over the top.
Thory scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thory wants to get back to striking at distance but Mutombo won't allow it.
Mutombo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thory.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo prevents the takedown attempt.
Thory drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutombo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mutombo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo scores with a shot to the side of Thory's head.
Mutombo manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Thory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thory.
Mutombo lands a nice shot that snaps Thory's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thory. That's going to slow Mutombo down.
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
Mutombo breaks the clinch.
Mutombo shoots in for a takedown but Thory shows good takedown defense.
Thory throws a good cross that connects.
Mutombo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mutombo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutombo lands a right hook to the body.
Mutombo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mutombo jabs Thory right on the nose. Thory blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thory scores with a jab to the head.
Thory just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
Thory throws a leg kick but Mutombo moved away.
Thory throws a leg kick but Mutombo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
Mutombo scores with a nice head shot.
Mutombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thory throws out the jab.
Thory wants to slow Mutombo down by chopping away at his legs.
Thory misses with the combination.
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick and Thory moves out of range easily.
Mutombo motions for Thory to come forward. Mutombo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutombo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thory was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
Thory swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo avoids the body shot from Thory.
Mutombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Thory misses.
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Thory shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mutombo as he avoids it easily.
Mutombo dodges the punch combination from Thory.
Thory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thory. That did some damage!
Mutombo tries to clinch up but Thory circles away and keeps his distance.
Thory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutombo on the side of the head.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thory manages to avoid it.
Mutombo looks to land a body kick but Thory moved away.
A good leg kick by Mutombo.
Good exchange - Mutombo coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mutombo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mutombo lands a two punch combo.
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
Mutombo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thory throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Thory misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutombo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mutombo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thory as Mutombo tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thory avoids it.
Thory blocks an elbow strike.
Mutombo slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Mutombo as the two fighters clinch.
Thory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thory is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
Mutombo pushes off an throws an elbow but Thory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thory wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
A short right from Mutombo.
Thory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory dodges an elbow strike from Mutombo.
Thory blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thory takes a shot to the head.
Thory wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thory.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thory's efforts to push away.
Thory gets through Mutombo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutombo lands an uppercut.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Thory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thory takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mutombo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mutombo throws a low kick but Thory moves out of range easily.
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutombo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thory lands a slapping body shot.
Thory scores with a hook to the body. Mutombo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thory tests Mutombo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutombo blocks a low kick nicely.
Thory shoots for a takedown but Mutombo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutombo has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thory blocks a jab.
Mutombo tries to clinch up.
Mutombo wants to land a leg kick but Thory is out of range.
Mutombo throws a hook but Thory avoids it easily.
ZaZa Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutombo lands a right hook to the body.
Thory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mutombo.
Thory throws a big shot that misses.
Thory throws a big shot that misses.
Thory blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo punishes Thory's body with a nice straight punch.
Thory swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
Thory checks a low kick from Mutombo.
Thory lands with a good body shot.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Thory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
Thory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutombo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mutombo.
Thory scores with a shot to the body.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Thory lands with a straight right. Mutombo didn't see that one coming.
Mutombo tests Thory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thory checks a low kick from Mutombo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws out a loose jab but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory walks into a jab.
Thory's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory keeps the fight on the outside.
Thory looks to land a combination but Mutombo avoids it well.
Thory throws a hook but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Vic Thory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutombo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mutombo misses with a leg kick.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Thory moves out of range.
Thory throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thory circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mutombo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
Mutombo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thory lunges at Mutombo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mutombo's hand.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut. Thory saw that one coming.
Mutombo lands with a good body shot.
Mutombo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thory lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thory.
Thory misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to ZaZa Mutombo.
Well Mutombo 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
An out of breath ZaZa Mutombo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Burkina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamison Burkina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kyle Romo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkina throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romo was covering up waiting for the punch and Burkina finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burkina is one step ahead there.
Burkina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burkina is controlling him.
Burkina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burkina throws an elbow that misses. Romo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burkina's guard. Nice move by Romo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burkina controls Romo momentarily but Romo frees himself.
Burkina wants to sweep here but Romo controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burkina is keeping the position for now.
Romo won't allow Burkina to sweep him here.
Burkina 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.
Romo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burkina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Romo slips a straight right by Burkina.
Jamison Burkina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burkina throws a jab but it's blocked by Romo.
Burkina lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like John Kyle Romo has been cut.
Burkina sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Romo.
Burkina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Burkina.
John Kyle Romo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romo tries a head kick but it misses.
Romo pushes Burkina up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burkina stalling against the cage.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but Burkina blocks with his arms.
Burkina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burkina looks to throw the jab but Romo is out of range.
Burkina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burkina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romo manages to avoid it.
Burkina misses with a straight left.
Romo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Romo. No joy for Burkina on that attempt.
Romo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romo slips a straight right by Burkina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burkina is out of range and Romo settles back down.
Burkina thows a body shot but no joy.
Burkina moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burkina throws an off balance right hand
and Romo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burkina really felt that one!
Burkina takes one on the button.
It looks like Jamison Burkina 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!
Nice straight punches there by Romo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romo.
Romo connects with an inside leg kick.
Burkina misses with a left hand
and Romo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Burkina is breathing heavily.
Romo with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romo slips under a jab.
Burkina 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.
Romo is looking to slow Burkina down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kyle Romo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Burkina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burkina 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.
Romo stuffs the takedown attempt from Burkina. Burkina gets slowly back to his feet.
Romo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romo moves away from the strike by Burkina.
Burkina shoots for a takedown but Romo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romo is looking to clinch but Burkina is avoiding it.
Romo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burkina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burkina throws a body punch but Romo moves out of range.
Romo misses with a low kick.
Romo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkina blocks the body kick.
John Kyle Romo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burkina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burkina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romo lands a really nice looking cross but Burkina seems unphased.
Burkina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burkina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamison Burkina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burkina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romo lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Romo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo cracks the inside of Burkina's front leg.
Romo moves out of range of the strikes.
Burkina keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Romo.
Romo connects with a solid leg kick.
Romo connects with a leg kick. Burkina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burkina has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romo.
Nice jab there from Romo.
Romo jabs Burkina right on the nose. Burkina blinks but takes it well.
Romo lands a leg kick that knocks Burkina off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Romo does no damage.
Romo tries to clinch up but Burkina circles away and keeps his distance.
Romo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Burkina misses the target.
Romo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burkina takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romo lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Romo.
Burkina is rocked!
Burkina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romo circles away.
A slow jab from Burkina misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkina checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romo scoring well with a low kick there.
Romo misses with the combination.
Burkina throws a good cross that connects.
Romo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burkina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burkina misses the shot to the body.
Romo lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romo moves out of range as Burkina strikes.
A big left from Burkina misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kyle Romo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burkina checks a leg kick.
Romo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romo. That's going to slow Burkina down.
Burkina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burkina stuns Romo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romo drops Burkina with a naaaaasty hook - Burkina is in real trouble here! Romo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kyle Romo!
A very excited looking John Kyle Romo 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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