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INY 95 Vieri vs Henderson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cu IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arboleda has chosen ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cu IV has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch
and IV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arboleda tries to clinch but IV is having none of it.
IV takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arboleda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut.
Arboleda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
IV drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arboleda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arboleda looks to clinch
and IV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arboleda tries to keep at a distance but IV has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IV has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arboleda after a bit of a struggle.
Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but IV is keeping busy.
IV goes for a takedown attempt but Arboleda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda moves into the clinch.
IV drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards IV's brow.
IV tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from IV.
IV is looking for a takedown.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
IV is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and IV avoids it.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside that IV shrugs off.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and IV avoids it.
IV goes for a takedown attempt but Arboleda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arboleda misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but IV circles away and keeps his distance.
IV keeps the fight on the outside.
IV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but IV circles away.
IV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arboleda looks for the body kick but IV saw that one coming.
IV fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arboleda is out of range.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but IV keeps it at a distance.
IV missing with a left hand there. Arboleda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - IV circles away.
Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch
and IV counters with a series of strikes. Arboleda will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda has closed the distance and engaged IV in a clinch.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
IV tries to pull guard but Arboleda holds him up against the cage and eventually IV drops back down to his feet.
Arboleda effectively controlling the action here.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but IV is blocking nicely.
IV blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Stalling in the clinch from Arboleda.
IV wants a takedown.
IV misses with a hook to the ribs.
IV takes a knee right on the jaw!
IV has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arboleda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
IV is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arboleda working IV over with knees to the body.
IV is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
IV takes an elbow to the forehead.
IV changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arboleda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
IV throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arboleda darts in and clinches IV up against the cage.
Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. IV won't want to take too many of those.
IV wants to take the fight to the mat but Arboleda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into IV's ribcage.
IV is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above IV 's eye.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arboleda tries to clinch but IV moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arboleda connects with a solid leg kick.
Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch
and IV counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arboleda. That's going to slow IV down.
Arboleda takes a swing at IV's ribcage but misses.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - IV circles away.
Arboleda moves into the clinch.
IV is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arboleda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
IV wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
IV has hold of one of Arboleda's legs. Arboleda is fighting the takedown attempt but IV gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arboleda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arboleda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arboleda can do anything to dispel that myth.
IV trying to control the position from guard on top but Arboleda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
IV stopping the sweep attempt from Arboleda.
Arboleda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
IV decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arboleda, up you get!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arboleda.
Arboleda wants to clinch but IV slips to the side
and IV counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arboleda moves to clinch but IV breaks away
and IV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda misses with a double jab.
Arboleda lands a leg kick that knocks IV off balance momentarily.
IV shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arboleda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arboleda keeping full guard, as IV tries to pass.
IV wants to control from the top but Arboleda keeps moving.
IV is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arboleda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arboleda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
IV 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.
IV trying to control but Arboleda is working from the bottom.
IV throwing strikes but missing.
Arboleda is looking to stand up but IV isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV wants to pass the guard but Arboleda is keeping the position.
IV scoring with some ground and pound.
Arboleda looking for a sweep. Not yet Arboleda, not yet.
IV trying to control but Arboleda is working from the bottom.
Arboleda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
IV pushes down on Arboleda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
IV seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arboleda tries to roll over but IV keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV wants to take a breather but Arboleda is having none of it.
Arboleda trying to control from the bottom.
Arboleda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from IV.
Well, if IV is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cu IV has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arboleda wants to clinch
and IV counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arboleda trying to control from the bottom.
Arboleda looking for submissions off his back.
IV throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cu IV dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arboleda tries to clinch up
and IV counters with a takedown into side control.
IV misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arboleda is looking to regain half guard here but IV keeps moving and retains side control.
Arboleda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but IV has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arboleda is working to avoid the ground and pound but IV connects with a decent elbow.
Arboleda pushes IV away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, IV gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
IV is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arboleda has escaped the position, nice work there.
IV trying to control the position but Arboleda is working away.
Arboleda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but IV has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda struggling a bit here.
IV scores with a couple of short elbows.
IV working away.
IV working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arboleda trying to remain calm as IV controls from the top position.
What's Arboleda going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
IV working the head and body with strikes.
IV is trying to get an arm triangle but Arboleda is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IV throws an elbow but Arboleda slips to the side and avoids it well.
IV tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arboleda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
IV is looking to take a break and control but Arboleda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arboleda taking a bit of punishment here - IV scoring with strikes.
Arboleda is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
IV working away.
Cu IV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV controlling the position.
Arboleda tries to bench press IV off him but IV keeps the position.
IV trying to control the action but Arboleda is working from the bottom.
IV working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arboleda wants to get back to his feet but IV drags him back down.
Arboleda manages to work his way to half guard, despite IV's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda wants to get back to his feet.
Arboleda blocking the ground and pound attempt from IV.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
IV not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arboleda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arboleda is staying active underneath IV, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
IV is thwarting Arboleda's attempts to control the position.
IV missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arboleda is trying to stand.
IV decides to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arboleda is looking to clinch but IV is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arboleda darts in trying to clinch
enabling IV to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cu IV showed his dominance in that final round.
I think IV 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu IV!
Cu IV thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Cassimiro Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delroy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade comes to the cage accompanied by Baauer - Harlem Shake. This should be a great matchup!
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriano Cassimiro Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt
and Holmes counters with a good low kick that Andrade was not able to check.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrade counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holmes's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holmes is pulling down on Andrade's head. It's preventing any offense from Andrade, at least for the moment.
Andrade slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade wanted to stand there but Holmes had control of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andrade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Andrade.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrade.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a leg kick
and Andrade counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holmes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses
and Andrade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holmes won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
Andrade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andrade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrade trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade laying and praying for a moment but Holmes takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Andrade has control of the leg.
Andrade tries to stand and escape but Holmes actually recovers to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holmes clinches up with Andrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrade avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrade. Andrade gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Holmes as Andrade shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Cassimiro Andrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Andrade checks it
and Andrade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrade.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
It looks like Adriano Cassimiro Andrade has been cut.
Andrade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes is pushing Andrade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes working Andrade over with knees to the body.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Holmes lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holmes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrade's face.
Andrade is trying to push Holmes away but Holmes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holmes.
Andrade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holmes won't allow Andrade to sweep him here.
Holmes is sitting in close to Andrade's body. Andrade has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Holmes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Holmes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Andrade.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adriano Cassimiro Andrade!
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelli Kuukeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clasie comes to the cage accompanied by Sensation White Anthem. Nelli Kuukeri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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280 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelli Kuukeri!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukeri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuukeri stalling away here and it's allowed Clasie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kuukeri postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clasie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuukeri, into his guard.
Kuukeri wants to sweep here but Clasie controlling him for the moment.
Clasie wanted to stand there but Kuukeri had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukeri is adopting a defensive guard.
Clasie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuukeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clasie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuukeri tries to clinch but Clasie is having none of it.
Kuukeri lands an overhand right.
Kuukeri avoids the body shot from Clasie.
Clasie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuukeri lands a body shot.
Nelli Kuukeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clasie moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clasie can't find room to land a body shot as Kuukeri controls the action.
A hook to the body from Clasie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuukeri.
Clasie pushes Kuukeri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clasie blocks a body shot from Kuukeri.
Clasie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuukeri up against the cage.
Clasie misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuukeri blocks the elbow strike.
Clasie pushes Kuukeri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clasie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Clasie.
Kuukeri breaks the clinch.
Clasie clinches with his opponent.
Clasie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clasie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuukeri avoids it.
Clasie misses with an elbow strike.
Clasie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clasie pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuukeri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuukeri wants to get back to striking at distance but Clasie won't allow it.
Clasie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clasie is leaning against Kuukeri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clasie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuukeri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clasie throws a head kick that half lands.
Clasie throws a head kick that Kuukeri semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuukeri throws a head kick that misses.
Kuukeri throws a looping overhand right but Clasie ducks down to avoid it.
Clasie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuukeri.
Clasie throws a good cross that connects.
Kuukeri avoids the body shot from Clasie.
Clasie pushes Kuukeri up against the cage in a clinch.
Clasie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clasie scores with a shot to the side of Kuukeri's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clasie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clasie lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuukeri.
Clasie lands an uppercut.
Kuukeri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clasie tries a body shot but Kuukeri blocks it.
Clasie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clasie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clasie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuukeri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clasie throws an elbow that misses.
Clasie struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuukeri controls his hands.
Kuukeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clasie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuukeri working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuukeri blocks an elbow strike from Clasie.
Clasie lands with a short shot to the head.
Clasie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clasie trying to stall but Kuukeri improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Clasie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuukeri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuukeri moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Clasie.
Clasie lands an uppercut.
Clasie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuukeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuukeri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clasie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuukeri's elbow.
Clasie stalling.
Kuukeri trying to stall but Clasie improves his position.
Clasie looking to stall.
A short right from Clasie on the inside.
Kuukeri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuukeri fails to pull guard.
Kuukeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Clasie.
A head punch on the inside from Kuukeri fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clasie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuukeri backwards.
Clasie is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuukeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuukeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuukeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Clasie.
Clasie stalling in the clinch but Kuukeri improves position.
Clasie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clasie throws an elbow that misses.
Kuukeri avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clasie.
Kuukeri is breathing heavily.
Kuukeri avoids a wild elbow strike from Clasie.
Kuukeri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clasie lands a nice uppercut.
Clasie misses with a body punch.
Kuukeri breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clasie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuukeri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Clasie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Clasie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri shoots in and drives through. Clasie sprawls well.
Clasie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuukeri doesn't manage to clinch there - Clasie circles away.
Kuukeri leaves his chin hanging out and Clasie seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kuukeri crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Clasie!
A very excited looking Marcel Clasie 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anthony Ventura was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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219 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ventura. That's going to slow Ballardo down.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ventura.
Ballardo forces Ventura back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Ventura.
Ballardo lands a left hand.
Ballardo throws a head punch that misses.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ballardo leaning against his opponent.
Ventura pushes Ballardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballardo is working Ventura over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura works on Ballardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballardo pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Ballardo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Ballardo tries to tie him up.
Ballardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ballardo fails to land.
Ballardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ballardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ballardo fails to land.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.
Ballardo misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ventura.
Ballardo blocks a body shot from Ventura.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Ballardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura.
A shot in the inside from Ventura.
Ballardo misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ballardo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ventura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ventura tries to work over Ballardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Vassago Ballardo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Ballardo.
Ventura is leaning against Ballardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Ballardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballardo.
Ballardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballardo breaks the clinch.
Ballardo wants to clinch up but Ventura keeps it at a distance.
Ballardo throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Ventura throws a wild body kick that Ballardo sees coming a mile off.
Ballardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballardo thows a leg kick but Ventura checks it
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ventura misses with a hook.
Ballardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballardo pushes Ventura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballardo can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Ventura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballardo backwards.
Ballardo is trying to break the clinch but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Ventura lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Ballardo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Ballardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballardo misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Ventura misses.
Ballardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Ventura as he checks the leg kick.
Ventura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ballardo takes a step back to recover.
Ballardo avoids a kick to the body.
Ballardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballardo tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballardo scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballardo tries a low kick but Ventura avoids it.
Ballardo wants to land a leg kick but Ventura is out of range.
Ventura moves out of range of the leg kick from Ballardo.
Ballardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ballardo is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ventura engages and cracks Ballardo with a massive lead left hook - Ballardo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ventura is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gab Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes to the cage accompanied by SOLDIERS HEART. Voda has chosen Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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201 lbs
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193 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Voda!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Junior enables Voda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Junior manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voda defends it easily.
Voda trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Voda cracks Junior with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Voda trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voda defends it easily.
Voda looking to pass the guard.
Voda is still trying to improve position.
Voda passes Junior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Voda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Voda wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voda wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voda.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voda working over Junior with some ground and pound. Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voda pulls his head out easily.
Voda maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Junior could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Voda has cracked it and Junior is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Voda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Voda!
Jeremy Voda gave a mention to Ace of Spades Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bison Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Komodo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bison Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Komodo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komodo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Komodo slaps away a takedown attempt from Bradley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Komodo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Komodo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Komodo lands with an overhand left.
Komodo throws the kick towards the body but Bradley avoids it.
Komodo thows a body shot but no joy.
Komodo throws a sloppy head kick
and Bradley counters with a shoot takedown. Komodo fights it but they end up in guard.
Bradley throws a strike but Komodo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley trying to keep a closed guard but Komodo is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is pulling down on Komodo's head to control his posture.
Komodo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bradley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradley, not yet.
Bradley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Komodo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bradley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Komodo.
Bradley wants to control the action here but instead Komodo manages to pass to full mount!
Komodo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bradley is looking to escape.
Komodo controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradley tries to hold on but Komodo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley holds on, trying desperately to control.
Bradley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Komodo looking to control but Bradley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bradley is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Komodo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bradley postures up in Komodo's guard and throws a big left but Komodo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Komodo keeps moving.
Komodo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bison Bradley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Komodo takes one on the button.
Komodo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bradley's sensitive parts.
Joe Komodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bradley.
Komodo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bradley wants to take a breather but Komodo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bradley.
Komodo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley throws an elbow that misses. Komodo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bradley's guard. Nice move by Komodo!
Komodo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradley is looking to sweep but instead, Komodo has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bradley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bison Bradley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bradley trying to keep a closed guard but Komodo is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is controlling Komodo's posture.
Komodo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Komodo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bradley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bradley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bradley seems content to control.
Komodo wants to get back to full guard.
Bradley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Komodo sees it coming and defends easily.
Bradley trying to pass the guard but Komodo defending well.
Komodo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley lands with a punch from half guard.
Komodo tries to roll over but Bradley keeps him under control.
Komodo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bradley.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Komodo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komodo won't allow Bradley to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bison Bradley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bradley darts in looking for a takedown but Komodo gets double underhooks and turns Bradley into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bradley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradley blocks the elbow strike.
Komodo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley lands a slapping body shot.
Komodo drops his hands momentarily and Bradley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Komodo throws a front kick aimed at Bradley's knee but Bradley avoids it well.
Komodo throws a big shot that misses.
Komodo motions for Bradley to come forward. Komodo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Komodo is looking to slow Bradley down with leg kicks.
Bradley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Komodo scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komodo throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley counters with a takedown into side control.
Komodo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komodo regains half guard, as Bradley was trying to land strikes.
Bradley looks to land a strike but Komodo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Komodo keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Komodo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bradley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Komodo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe Komodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komodo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Komodo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradley.
Bradley postures up in Komodo's guard and throws a big left but Komodo blocks it.
Bradley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Komodo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Komodo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Komodo looking to control.
Bradley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bradley throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komodo keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komodo controlling Bradley's posture.
Bradley works over Komodo with some ground and pound from guard.
Bradley wants to pass the guard but Komodo is keeping the position.
Bradley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bradley forces his way into half guard.
Bradley prevents Komodo from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley thows a huge punch but Komodo dodges it nicely.
Bradley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradley is looking to stall here but Komodo recovers full guard.
Komodo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bison Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bradley controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bison Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bison Bradley!
In his post fight interview, Bison Bradley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soham Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
265 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soham Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier slips a jab and a cross from Roy.
Roy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Roy misses the target.
Frazier is looking to chop away at Roy's legs.
Frazier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frazier quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roy trying to control from half guard but Frazier is working away.
Frazier is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roy lands a nice short elbow.
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frazier's head.
Frazier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frazier defending well though.
Frazier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roy.
Roy being controlled here momentarily.
Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
Roy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roy throwing strikes from guard but Frazier blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roy trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roy wants to control from the top but Frazier keeps moving.
Frazier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Frazier has his hands on Roy's head, controlling the position.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy working some strikes from top position.
Roy 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.
Roy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frazier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roy is looking to work some ground and pound but Frazier has wrist control.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frazier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roy throws a big elbow that misses.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roy scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soham Roy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frazier avoids it really well and circles away.
Frazier is looking to score with low kicks.
Roy throws a head kick that Frazier semi-blocks.
Frazier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frazier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Roy.
Roy with the ground and pound but Frazier regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Roy trying to control from half guard but Frazier is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy with the ground and pound but Frazier uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Frazier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soham Roy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy postures up in Frazier's guard and throws a big left but Frazier blocks it.
Roy landing with the ground and pound.
Frazier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roy scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
Frazier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Roy is looking to work some ground and pound but Frazier has wrist control.
Roy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frazier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frazier's guard.
Roy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frazier wants to get back to full guard.
Roy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roy controlling the action here.
Roy working the head and body with strikes.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frazier defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frazier can do to turn this around?
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frazier's head.
Roy thows a huge punch but Frazier dodges it nicely.
Frazier won't allow Roy to pass to mount.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as Roy sits in half guard.
Frazier trying to control but Roy postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soham Roy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frazier defends well and Roy ends up having to push Frazier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roy presses Frazier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Roy misses its intended target.
Roy throws a lazy head kick
and Frazier counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Roy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Soham Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier slips a straight right by Roy.
Roy throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Roy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frazier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roy finds it's way round the side to connect with Frazier's head.
Roy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roy throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Joe Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Roy as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Frazier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roy throws a right hand that misses
and Frazier counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Frazier as Roy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soham Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Roy.
Frazier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roy. That did some damage!
Roy throws a series of punches but Frazier moves out of range.
Joe Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier thuds his shin into the meat of Roy's side.
Roy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier throws a leg kick which misses Roy's front leg but catches the back leg as Roy tries to avoid it.
Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy.
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frazier throws a head kick but Roy moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Frazier.
Roy moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier throws a low kick but Roy avoids it.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Roy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frazier on the side of the head.
Roy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
Frazier throws a good cross that connects.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frazier to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a low kick.
Roy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roy.
Roy swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Roy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Frazier.
I think Roy 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soham Roy!
After winning the bout, Soham Roy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Speed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ramones / Blitzkrieg Bop. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
214 lbs
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216 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFontier misses the shot to the body.
LaFontier tries to clinch but Speed moves out of range.
LaFontier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Speed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaFontier looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming.
LaFontier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LaFontier throws a front kick aimed at Speed's knee but Speed avoids it well.
Speed keeps the fight on the outside.
LaFontier tries to clinch up but Speed circles away and keeps his distance.
Speed rushes LaFontier and presses him up against the cage.
LaFontier tries to circle away but Speed has him pinned against the cage.
LaFontier misses with the head strike.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
LaFontier is trying to maintain a safe position but Speed gets an underhook and turns LaFontier into the cage.
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speed.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but LaFontier has him pressed against the cage.
LaFontier misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFontier.
Speed lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFontier.
A right hook to the body lands for LaFontier.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speed blocks a body shot from LaFontier.
LaFontier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaFontier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from LaFontier does no damage.
Speed throws a leg kick which misses LaFontier's front leg but catches the back leg as LaFontier tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed lands a nice looking body shot.
LaFontier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Speed backs up against the cage.
LaFontier closes the distance and clinches.
Speed breaks from the clinch.
LaFontier moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaFontier.
LaFontier wants to clinch
and Speed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaFontier thumps Speed with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from LaFontier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaFontier.
Charles LaFontier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed throws a shot to the body.
LaFontier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaFontier.
Charles LaFontier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaFontier misses with a left hand
and Speed counters with a straight right hand.
LaFontier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaFontier misses with a double jab.
LaFontier gets tackled into the cage by Speed. Speed maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
LaFontier lands with a right to the head.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
Speed lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Speed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaFontier lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands with a right to the head.
LaFontier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as LaFontier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFontier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speed blocking some punches.
Speed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFontier has him pressed against the cage.
LaFontier avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on LaFontier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
LaFontier prevents a body shot from Speed.
LaFontier lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFontier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
LaFontier slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Speed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as LaFontier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaFontier. That's going to slow Speed down.
Speed throws a looping overhand right but LaFontier ducks down to avoid it.
LaFontier misses with a straight left.
LaFontier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Speed misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFontier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaFontier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Speed misses the jab.
Speed misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaFontier closes the distance and pushes Speed back into the cage.
LaFontier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaFontier lands with a light punch inside.
LaFontier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speed's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Speed scores with a jab to the body.
LaFontier fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaFontier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFontier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Speed.
LaFontier misses with a looping left.
Speed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Speed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speed lands a leg kick that knocks LaFontier off balance momentarily.
Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaFontier manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Speed coming out on top.
LaFontier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speed is able to avoid easily.
LaFontier checks a low kick from Speed.
Speed swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFontier.
Speed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaFontier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Speed rather than just go for the knockout.
LaFontier 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charles LaFontier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaFontier 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.
Speed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LaFontier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from LaFontier.
Speed swinging wildly here.
A jab from Speed misses.
LaFontier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Speed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LaFontier wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.
Speed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaFontier tries to bum rush Speed with a series of wild strikes but Speed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaFontier misses with a double jab.
LaFontier is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
LaFontier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speed tries to clinch but LaFontier moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed drives through with a takedown into LaFontier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaFontier wriggles free and stands up.
Speed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Speed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaFontier.
Speed lands a right hook to the body.
Speed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaFontier.
Speed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Speed blocks a jab.
LaFontier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Speed, pushing him back against the cage.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
Speed tries to throw a body punch but LaFontier avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaFontier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaFontier's elbow.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speed misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFontier lands with a right to the head.
Speed stalling.
Speed lands a hook that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
Speed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaFontier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaFontier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Speed.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Speed counters with a nice leg kick.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaFontier looks to land a combination but Speed avoids it well.
Charles LaFontier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Speed misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier thumps Speed with a low kick.
LaFontier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaFontier drops his hands momentarily and Speed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFontier digs a good body shot into Speed's ribs.
Speed moves out of range as LaFontier throws a body kick.
LaFontier tries to clinch but Speed moves out of range.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch but LaFontier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Speed thows a leg kick but LaFontier checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LaFontier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Speed.
Speed misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Speed walks into a left hand.
LaFontier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Speed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles LaFontier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Speed throws a shot from downtown. LaFontier moves away and avoids it.
LaFontier doesn't manage to clinch there - Speed circles away.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFontier.
Speed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaFontier.
Speed feints and then cracks LaFontier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaFontier down.
LaFontier moves out of range of the leg kick from Speed.
Speed throws an overhand right that lands on LaFontier's shoulder, as LaFontier tries to avoid the shot.
LaFontier cracks Speed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
LaFontier throws a low kick, looking for Speed's leg but Speed calmly moves out of range.
LaFontier connects with an inside leg kick.
LaFontier avoids the head kick by Speed.
No joy there for LaFontier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaFontier moves to clinch but Speed breaks away
and Speed counters with a good low kick that LaFontier was not able to check.
LaFontier misses with a series of wild punches.
LaFontier wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LaFontier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaFontier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speed lands with a right hand.
Speed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LaFontier lands a leg kick that knocks Speed off balance momentarily.
Speed misses with a hook.
Speed scores with a shot to the body.
Speed thumps LaFontier with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Speed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. LaFontier does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Speed does it's job there.
LaFontier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Speed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaFontier throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
LaFontier tries to clinch up
and Speed counters with a straight right hand.
LaFontier is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Speed lands a brutal uppercut that launches LaFontier off his feet! LaFontier tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Speed!
A relieved looking Nathan Speed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by CMX - Kaikkivaltiaan Peili. Vyacheslav Kalashnikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Velasquez's chin.
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26
245 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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282 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalashnikov lands a front kick.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Velasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a leg kick
and Velasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a jab when Velasquez was well out of range.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Kalashnikov saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalashnikov moves out of range as Velasquez strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov thows a body kick. Velasquez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov lands a big uppercut and Velasquez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Velasquez looks OK. Kalashnikov waves Velasquez back to his feet!
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Kalashnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalashnikov finish him?
Kalashnikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalashnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velasquez looks winded!
Velasquez is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kalashnikov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Velasquez crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Velasquez's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
Our winner, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. American Bad Ass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson connects with a leg kick. Vieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vieri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Vieri cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vieri thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Vieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vieri to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by Henderson as he checks the leg kick.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Vieri's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Vieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vieri darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Vieri scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Vieri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson lands a right hand.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vieri is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vieri down to the mat. Vieri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieri misses with a body shot
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieri.
Vieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vieri throws a solid leg kick but Henderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vieri.
Henderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson gets a clinch.
Vieri takes a shot to the head.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Erkki Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Henderson.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieri.
Henderson lands a shot to the body.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Vieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vieri fails to land.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vieri cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Vieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Vieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieri stops a takedown attempt from Henderson.
A short left from Vieri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieri.
Henderson is working for takedown but Vieri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Vieri slows down the pace here.
Vieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieri's elbow.
Henderson tries to work over Vieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieri gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vieri!
Vieri is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 Erkki Vieri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vieri throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieri tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Vieri lands with a hook. Henderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vieri, right into the meat.
Vieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Vieri misses with a low kick.
Vieri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vieri wants to land a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Vieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Vieri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieri.
Vieri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vieri lands in his opponent's guard.
Vieri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vieri asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vieri in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vieri off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Henderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is trying to stick to Vieri's back but Vieri is turning into Henderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vieri.
Vieri wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Vieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Vieri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vieri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieri wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control but Vieri is working from the bottom.
Vieri wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieri lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Vieri tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
Henderson is working to get back to half guard.
Vieri working Henderson over with strikes here.
Henderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vieri.
Vieri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to hold on but Vieri postures up.
Vieri lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Vieri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Vieri dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Vieri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson. Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Vieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vieri misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vieri rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieri moves away.
Henderson misses with a body punch
and Vieri counters by clinching up.
Vieri lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieri controls his hands.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Vieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieri controls his hands.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Vieri fails to land.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieri backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henderson has Vieri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vieri tumbling to the mat - Henderson dives into Vieri's guard.
Henderson is in close to Vieri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vieri wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Erkki Vieri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Vieri keeps moving.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieri is retaining full guard.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vieri lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Henderson wants to control but Vieri is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Vieri.
Vieri lands with some strikes.
Henderson is rocked!
Vieri looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Henderson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Vieri!
Erkki Vieri retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Erkki Vieri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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