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Ascension: Say My Name PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Meighen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Baddabing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arthur Meighen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing moves into the clinch.
Meighen tries a body shot but Baddabing blocks it.
Baddabing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meighen.
Meighen has a couple of punches blocked by Baddabing.
Baddabing throws a punch but it's blocked by Meighen.
Meighen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baddabing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baddabing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meighen lands with a short shot to the head.
Baddabing lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Meighen fails to land.
Meighen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baddabing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meighen misses with the head strike.
Baddabing pushes Meighen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meighen lands an uppercut.
Baddabing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meighen digs a right hand into Baddabing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baddabing's gas tank.
Baddabing tries to throw a body punch but Meighen avoids it by throwing Baddabing back against the cage.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meighen is leaning against Baddabing and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Meighen.
Meighen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baddabing backwards.
Meighen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meighen misses with the head strike.
Meighen has a couple of punches blocked by Baddabing.
Meighen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baddabing backwards.
Meighen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meighen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baddabing backwards.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Meighen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meighen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Meighen.
Baddabing is rocked!
Meighen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baddabing backwards.
Baddabing is still on wobbly legs! Can Meighen finish him?
Meighen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meighen throws a punch but it's blocked by Baddabing.
Meighen is leaning against Baddabing and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baddabing looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meighen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meighen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meighen presses Baddabing against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baddabing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing seems to have recovered his senses.
Meighen lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Meighen.
Baddabing misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Meighen.
A body shot lands from Meighen.
Meighen has a couple of punches blocked by Baddabing.
Meighen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meighen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meighen.
Meighen dips a shoulder and cracks Baddabing with a mighty uppercut! Baddabing falls back against the cage and Meighen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Baddabing is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Meighen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Meighen!
Arthur Meighen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukasz Tyminski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond throws a big shot that misses.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Diamond.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diamond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyminski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyminski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diamond slips under a jab.
Tyminski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyminski moves into the clinch.
Diamond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyminski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diamond avoids it.
A body shot lands from Diamond.
Tyminski is trying to break the clinch but Diamond is controlling him.
Diamond is looking to control Tyminski's arms but Tyminski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diamond has his back to the cage.
Tyminski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyminski trying to land knees to the body.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyminski lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyminski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyminski slips a straight right by Diamond.
Diamond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Tyminski. Beautiful body shot.
Diamond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyminski scores with a head kick. Diamond tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jason Diamond has been cut.
Diamond misses with a hook.
Tyminski doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away.
Tyminski fakes the leg kick and cracks Diamond in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyminski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diamond's head.
Tyminski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyminski throws a right and a left that Diamond avoids nicely.
Diamond throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Diamond misses.
Diamond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diamond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyminski checks it well.
Tyminski darts in and clinches Diamond up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tyminski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diamond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diamond.
Diamond tries to throw a body punch but Tyminski avoids it by throwing Diamond back against the cage.
Come on Tyminski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyminski has him pressed against the cage.
Diamond blocking some punches.
Tyminski breaks the clinch.
Diamond throws a sloppy body shot
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyminski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diamond. Diamond obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diamond.
Tyminski sizes up Diamond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diamond connects with a high kick.
Tyminski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Diamond lunges at Tyminski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyminski's hand.
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond misses with a body kick.
Diamond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyminski misses with an uppercut.
Diamond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyminski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diamond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyminski thuds a left hand into Diamond's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyminski tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond misses with an uppercut. Tyminski saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyminski thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyminski checks the leg kick.
Tyminski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond throws a jab when Tyminski was well out of range.
Tyminski cracks a nice hook into Diamond's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Diamond.
Diamond throws a hook but Tyminski blocks it.
Tyminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tyminski digs a good body shot into Diamond's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyminski.
Tyminski stuns Diamond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Tyminski.
Good exchange - Tyminski coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lukasz Tyminski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Diamond's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
Tyminski thuds his right hand into Diamond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Tyminski sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Diamond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Tyminski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diamond doesn't seem phased though.
Diamond throws a hook but Tyminski avoids it easily.
Tyminski feints and then cracks Diamond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diamond down.
A shot to the body from Diamond misses
and Tyminski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyminski.
Diamond is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyminski gets an underhook and turns Diamond into the cage.
Diamond blocking some punches.
Diamond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diamond scores with a shot to the side of Tyminski's head.
Diamond throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyminski.
Tyminski lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diamond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyminski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyminski gets through Diamond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Diamond to work.
Tyminski digs a right hand underneath Diamond's ribcage. Diamond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diamond blocks an elbow strike from Tyminski.
Diamond misses with an elbow over the top.
Diamond breaks the clinch.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Tyminski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyminski staying out of range there.
Diamond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyminski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diamond scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Tyminski.
Tyminski connects with a right hand. Diamond shakes it off.
Tyminski looks to land a right hand but Diamond moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Tyminski.
Diamond is rocked!
Diamond tries to keep at a distance but Tyminski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diamond tries to throw a body punch but Tyminski avoids it by throwing Diamond back against the cage.
Diamond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lukasz Tyminski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Tyminski lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diamond has a couple of punches blocked by Tyminski.
Tyminski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyminski is pushing Diamond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyminski wants to stall.
Diamond presses Tyminski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diamond working aggressively here.
Tyminski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Tyminski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyminski manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tyminski.
Tyminski misses with a body shot.
Diamond thuds his right hand into Tyminski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Tyminski.
Tyminski misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diamond, right into the meat.
Diamond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyminski.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Diamond misses
and Tyminski counters with a straight right hand.
Tyminski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyminski fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyminski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diamonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyminski blocks a jab.
Tyminski slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyminski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyminski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Tyminski looks to land a left hand but Diamond moved out of range nicely.
Tyminski scores with the left hand. Diamond knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyminski looks to land a body kick but Diamond moved away.
Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Tyminski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyminski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diamond on the side of the head.
Oh Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jason Diamond's cut is getting worse.
Tyminski walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Diamond drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tyminski swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Diamond's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Tyminski!
After the fight, Lukasz Tyminski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Witt!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Witt manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatum. Witt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Tatum as he connects with a hook.
Tatum digs a good hook to Witt's body.
Tatum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Witt.
Witt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Witt gets a takedown into half guard.
Witt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tatum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Witt pulls his head out easily.
Tatum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatum regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt postures up.
Witt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witt throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witt trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Witt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witt wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Tatum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatum looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Witt is defending well. Tatum quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Witt has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tatum celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Tatum!
After the big win, Danny Tatum made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ultra Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen's entrance music is Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. A fine choice. Charlie Magri has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pikku Näkäräinen's chin.
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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
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Magri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Näkäräinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magri's head.
Näkäräinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magri's waist but Magri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Näkäräinen off to one side.
Magri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magri avoids a kick to the body.
Magri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Näkäräinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magri struggles to land a body shot inside as Näkäräinen controls his hands.
Magri is stalling here.
Näkäräinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Näkäräinen can't find room to land a body shot as Magri controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Näkäräinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Näkäräinen avoiding damage.
Magri lands a body punch.
Näkäräinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Näkäräinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magri thows a body shot but no joy.
Näkäräinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Magri. Beautiful body shot.
Magri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri is trying to escape the position but Näkäräinen is controlling the position.
Magri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Näkäräinen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Näkäräinen 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.
Magri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Näkäräinen tries to move to mount but Magri blocks the move with his legs.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Magri is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri pushes Näkäräinen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Näkäräinen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Näkäräinen trying to control the action but Magri is working from the bottom.
Näkäräinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magri!
Magri trying desperately to get to his feet.
We've been hearing that Näkäräinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Näkäräinen trying to control but Magri is having none of it.
Näkäräinen punching from mount but Magri doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magri can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magri wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Magri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Näkäräinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magri is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Näkäräinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Näkäräinen unloading with bombs!
Magri is still in real trouble! Can Näkäräinen finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Näkäräinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Näkäräinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Magri turns into him and now he's in Näkäräinen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Näkäräinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Magri tries to sprawl out of it but Näkäräinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magri seems to have recovered his senses.
Magri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Näkäräinen's head backwards.
Näkäräinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Näkäräinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Magri misses with a straight left.
Näkäräinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Näkäräinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Näkäräinen scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen slips under a jab.
Näkäräinen shoots in and bounces Magri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Näkäräinen is stalling in the full guard.
Näkäräinen advances position into side control!
Näkäräinen trying to control the action but Magri is working from the bottom.
Magri is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri being controlled for a moment.
Näkäräinen is putting a hurting on Magri here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magri wants to get back to his feet but Näkäräinen drags him back down.
Magri regains half guard there - taking advantage of Näkäräinen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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!
Näkäräinen trying to pass the guard but Magri defending well.
Magri is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen wants to pass the guard but Magri is defending well.
Näkäräinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Näkäräinen seems content to control.
Magri is trying to stand back up but Näkäräinen is controlling him
Pikku Näkäräinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Näkäräinen lands a nice short elbow.
Näkäräinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Näkäräinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen throwing shots but Magri is blocking nicely.
Magri is trying to stand back up but Näkäräinen is controlling him
Näkäräinen wants to control but Magri is keeping him busy.
Magri is trying to stand.
Näkäräinen working over Magri with some ground and pound. Magri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Näkäräinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Magri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Näkäräinen thows a huge punch but Magri dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Näkäräinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magri's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Näkäräinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Magri throws a shot from downtown. Näkäräinen moves away and avoids it.
Magri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Näkäräinen moves away.
Näkäräinen sizes up Magri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Näkäräinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magri looks to land a left hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range nicely.
Näkäräinen is looking to slow Magri down with leg kicks.
Magri throws a poor cross that misses
and Näkäräinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Näkäräinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Näkäräinen. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Magri misses.
Magri checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen thumps Magri with a low kick.
Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen has a takedown stuffed.
Näkäräinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magri misses with a hook
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Näkäräinen 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.
Magri wants to stand up but Näkäräinen is controlling him.
Magri keeping full guard, as Näkäräinen tries to pass.
Magri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Näkäräinen is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Magri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Näkäräinen controls the pace.
Charlie Magri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Näkäräinen is controlling him.
Näkäräinen passes Magri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is looking to advance position but Magri won't allow it.
Magri is trying to stand up here but Näkäräinen is controlling him well.
Well, if Näkäräinen 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.
Magri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Näkäräinen.
Magri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen trying to mount his opponent but Magri defends it.
Näkäräinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magri pushes Näkäräinen off looking to stand but Näkäräinen dives back in and keeps control.
Pikku Näkäräinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magri is not content to let Näkäräinen control the position.
Magri is trying to stand up here but Näkäräinen is controlling him well.
Näkäräinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pikku Näkäräinen just wasn't active enough.
Näkäräinen lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Näkäräinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magri but Magri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Näkäräinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Näkäräinen, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Näkäräinen!
Our winner, Pikku Näkäräinen, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Don't Shoot. Batts is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pro-pain - Make war (not love) . 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Batts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Els keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts misses with a kick to the body.
Batts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Els is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Els lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batts's sensitive parts.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Els.
Batts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ernie Els seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Els throws a sloppy head kick and Batts moves out of range easily.
Batts lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts thuds a left hand into Els's body.
Els avoids the body shot from Batts.
Els scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Batts misses.
Batts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Els.
Els tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batts misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Els has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batts.
Batts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Els swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batts counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Els creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batts scores with a shoulder strike.
Els tries to stall but Batts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Els misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Els avoids it.
Batts misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Els.
A head punch on the inside from Els fails to land.
I was talking to Els's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Els misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Batts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Els goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Els goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Els lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batts.
A knee to the head by Batts.
Els blocks an uppercut.
Els lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Els is looking to control Batts's arms but Batts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Els has his back to the cage.
Batts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Els lands a shot to the body.
Els trying to control the position but instead, Batts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Els into the cage.
Batts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Els is defending well for now.
Batts struggles to land a body shot inside as Els controls his hands.
Batts struggles to land a body shot inside as Els controls his hands.
Els is trying to maintain a safe position but Batts gets an underhook and turns Els into the cage.
Batts misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Els creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Els tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Els has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Els stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batts.
Batts lands a nice shot to the body.
Els thows a body shot but no joy.
Els checks a low kick from Batts.
Els scores with a head kick. Batts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Batts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Els tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batts is able to avoid easily.
Els misses the shot to the body.
Els takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batts throws a jab when Els was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Els comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batts lands a really nice looking cross but Els seems unphased.
Els lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts looks for the body kick but Els saw that one coming.
Batts connects with a body shot that sends Els's belly button to the back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Els.
A head punch on the inside from Els fails to land.
Els gets through Batts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Els lands with a right to the head.
Els swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Els lands a body punch in the clinch.
Batts is trying to stall.
Els misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Els on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Els tries to break free but Batts pushes him back against the cage.
Els breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Els keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Els dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Batts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Batts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Els misses with a combination
and Batts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Els looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Els.
A nice left hand lands by Els.
Els lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Batts.
Els trying to control the position but instead, Batts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Els into the cage.
Ernie Els has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Els.
Els escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Els misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Els jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Els moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batts lands a jab to Els's midsection.
Batts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batts.
Batts takes one on the button.
Els jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batts checks a leg kick.
Els tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Els moves out of range easily.
A jab from Batts does it's job there.
A lazy left from Els finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Els ducks down to avoid it.
Els misses with a hook. Batts ducked under it nicely.
Ernie Els is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts takes one on the button.
Batts moves forwards but Els connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Els tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Els tries to clinch up but Batts circles away and keeps his distance.
Batts scores with a nice right hand.
Batts throws a leg kick which misses Els's front leg but catches the back leg as Els tries to avoid it.
Els misses with a head kick.
Els with a nice cross.
Els scores with a jab.
Crunch! Els slams his shin into Batts's torso.
Nice shot lands for Els.
Els tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Els coming out on top.
Batts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Els.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Els ducks down to avoid it.
Els misses with a body kick.
Els 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.
Els throws a nice inside leg kick.
Els throws a push kick but Batts slaps the foot to one side.
Els misses with a body shot
and Batts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batts.
Batts misses with a body punch.
Els swings wildly with an uppercut but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Els working aggressively here.
Els lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Batts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Els throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batts crunches a lovely knee into Els's ribcage.
Batts misses with a body punch.
Batts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Batts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Els misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Els on the inside.
Batts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Els swings wildly with an uppercut but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Els tries to throw a body punch but Batts avoids it by throwing Els back against the cage.
Els's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts tries to throw a body punch but Els avoids it by throwing Batts back against the cage.
Batts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Els.
Batts struggles to land a body shot inside as Els controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Els dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Batts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Els blocks a head kick by Batts.
Els misses with a hook. Batts ducked under it nicely.
Els lands with a slapping head kick.
Els looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Els lands with a straight right. Batts didn't see that one coming.
Batts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Els's head backwards.
Els misses with a low kick.
Batts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batts feints and then cracks Els's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Els down.
Els tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts was well out of range. Poor timing from Els.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Els clinches.
Batts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Els backwards.
Batts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batts misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Els blocking some punches.
Batts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Els.
Batts tries to land a knee to the head but Els blocks with his arms.
Els breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Els fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Els manages to avoid it.
Els ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Batts fails to land with a series of punches.
Els sizes up Batts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Els throws a low kick but Batts moves out of range easily.
Els on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts. Batts obviously looking to wear him down.
Els jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billy Batts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Els lands a leg kick that knocks Batts off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts walks into a left hand.
Els throws a shot to the body.
Batts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Els. That did some damage!
Els fakes the leg kick and cracks Batts in the body.
Batts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Els is looking to clinch but Batts is avoiding it.
Els 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Els does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Els misses.
Batts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batts misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els throws out a loose jab but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts looks for the body kick but Els saw that one coming.
Els takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Els walks into a stiff left hand from Batts.
Sloppy strikes from Batts. Those never looked like landing.
Els pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Els connects with the punch.
Els misses with a body shot.
Els scores with a nice body kick.
Batts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Els swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Els fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts misses with a wild body shot.
Batts misses with the combination.
Batts moves out of range of the body kick from Els.
Batts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Els.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batts misses with a low kick.
Batts tries to land a body kick
and Els counters with a straight right hand.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Els lunges at Batts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batts's hand.
Els lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Els lands with a kick to the temple. Batts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Els listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Els showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Els has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Els!
Ernie Els 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betlach comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Ground. Maldi has chosen Loituma TECHNO! as his entrance music. Vevrin Betlach could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Malvin Maldi's chin.
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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
39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vevrin Betlach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betlach doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldi circles away.
Good leg kick by Betlach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Betlach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maldi's sensitive parts.
Maldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Betlach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Malvin Maldi has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Betlach.
Betlach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldi throws out the jab.
Betlach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maldi to score with a decent uppercut.
Betlach slips a jab from Maldi.
Betlach connects with a crisp jab.
Betlach throws a wild body kick that Maldi sees coming a mile off.
Betlach moves in looking to clinch but Maldi pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Betlach. That snapped Maldi's head back.
Betlach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldi moves away.
Betlach misses with a looping right.
Betlach missing with a left hand there. Maldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldi misses with a straight left.
Maldi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Betlach makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Betlach lands a nice shot to the body.
Betlach throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi throws a low kick but Betlach moves out of range easily.
Maldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Betlach.
Betlach is looking to score with low kicks.
Maldi scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betlach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Betlach is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Maldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Betlach.
Betlach looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Betlach scrambles back to his feet.
Betlach scoring well with a low kick there.
Betlach wants to clinch up but Maldi keeps it at a distance.
Maldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maldi throws a jab when Betlach was well out of range.
Maldi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Betlach slips under a jab.
Maldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Betlach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Betlach lands a glancing blow to the side of Maldi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Betlach misses with a low kick.
Maldi connects with a body shot.
Maldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Betlach has time to react.
Maldi throws a body punch but Betlach moves out of range.
A slow jab from Betlach misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Betlach misses with a body shot.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betlach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Betlach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malvin Maldi's cut.
That's time! Betlach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maldi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maldi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Betlach throws a nice looking combination but Maldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Betlach is looking to score with low kicks.
Betlach blocks a jab.
Maldi blocks the body kick.
Betlach scores with a nice head shot.
Betlach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach scores with a kick to the midsection.
Betlach tries to bum rush Maldi with a series of wild strikes but Maldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Betlach throws a body punch but Maldi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldi misses the target.
Betlach takes a swing at Maldi's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Betlach.
Betlach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maldi.
Betlach loads up on a big right hand but Maldi slips the punch.
Maldi feints and then cracks Betlach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Betlach down.
Maldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maldi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a leg kick that misses.
Maldi is still on wobbly legs! Can Betlach finish him?
Maldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Betlach counters with a good low kick that Maldi was not able to check.
Maldi seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Betlach on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldi as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Betlach!
Betlach thows a leg kick but Maldi checks it
and Maldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Betlach! Maldi is out on his feet! Betlach rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Maldi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Maldi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vevrin Betlach!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vevrin Betlach thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordoba comes to the cage accompanied by English Fire by CoF. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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232 lbs
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290 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Cordoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoba moves to clinch but Caine breaks away
and Caine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cordoba can't keep his opponent in guard - Caine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cordoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caine.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cordoba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cordoba is trying to maintain the position but Caine is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordoba wants to get back to full guard.
Caine wants to work for an arm triangle but Cordoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cordoba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cordoba is looking to control Caine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cordoba avoid being mounted?
Cordoba is looking to improve his position.
Caine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cordoba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Caine.
Caine is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cordoba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cordoba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Caine is looking to regain half guard here but Cordoba keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine looks to move to half guard but instead Cordoba has passed into mount! Damn!
Caine wants to hold on but Cordoba pushes him away.
Cordoba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cordoba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine gets full guard.
Caine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cordoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caine controls Cordoba momentarily but Cordoba frees himself.
Cordoba wants to pass the guard but Caine is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cordoba defends well.
Caine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cordoba wants to control from the top but Caine keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cordoba moves out of range as Caine strikes.
Caine throws a sloppy head kick and Cordoba moves out of range easily.
Jab from Caine.
Caine blocks a leg kick.
Cordoba misses with a straight left.
Cordoba thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Cordoba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cordoba misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Cordoba.
Caine moves out of range of the body kick from Cordoba.
Caine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cordoba on the side of the head.
Caiaphas Caine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cordoba wants it to stay on the feet.
Cordoba throws a body kick that misses.
Caine takes a swing at Cordoba's ribcage but misses.
Caine moves out of range of the strikes.
Caine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caine blocks a head kick by Cordoba.
Caine misses with a wild body shot.
Caine lands with a nice body punch.
Caine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caine trying to control the action but Cordoba is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cordoba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cordoba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caine's guard! Nice work there by Cordoba!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caine wants to sweep here but Cordoba controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba wants to pass the guard but Caine is keeping the position.
Caine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cordoba defends well.
Caine being controlled here, momentarily.
Caine keeping moving, preventing Cordoba from controlling successfully.
Caine working for a triangle but Cordoba defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cordoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cordoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Caine moves out of range of the strikes.
Caine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caine throws a leg kick but Cordoba checks it.
Good leg kick by Cordoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cordoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caine.
Cordoba misses with a wild body shot.
Caine moves away from the strike by Cordoba.
Caine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cordoba thumps Caine with a low kick.
Caine tries for a takedown but Cordoba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caine blocks a head kick by Cordoba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cordoba tries to close the distance and clinch but Caine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caine jabs at Cordoba's body.
Cordoba scores with a leg kick.
Cordoba is looking to land body kicks.
Cordoba wants to land a leg kick but Caine is out of range.
A combination from Cordoba does no damage.
Cordoba misses with a body kick.
Caine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alex Cordoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordoba connects with a leg kick. Caine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cordoba misses with a low kick.
Alex Cordoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cordoba tries to avoid it but Caine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cordoba to the ground. Cordoba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caine tries to keep at a distance but Cordoba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Caine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cordoba smiles and moves away.
Alex Cordoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiaphas Caine.
Caine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cordoba.
Cordoba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Caine throws a lazy right hand but Cordoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cordoba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caine throws a leg kick but Cordoba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cordoba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Caine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cordoba is pulling down on Caine's head. It's preventing any offense from Caine, at least for the moment.
Caine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cordoba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cordoba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cordoba!
Caine can't do much from the bottom here.
Caine is not content to let Cordoba control the position.
Caine is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cordoba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Caiaphas Caine has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cordoba controlling from the full mount.
Caine is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cordoba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cordoba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiaphas Caine!
After the big win, Caiaphas Caine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manoel comes to the cage accompanied by Hino do Flamengo. Sturd has chosen T.I. - Yeah You Know as his entrance music. Antonio Manoel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Sturd's chin.
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222 lbs
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31 - 19 - 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
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Manoel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonio Manoel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manoel.
Manoel stuns Sturd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manoel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manoel moves into range and clinches up with Sturd.
Manoel misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manoel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manoel lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturd backwards.
Sturd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sturd blocking some punches.
Manoel stops a takedown attempt from Sturd.
Sturd wants a takedown but no success here.
Antonio Manoel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd.
Sturd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Jason Sturd 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!
Sturd is trying to push Manoel away but Manoel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manoel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manoel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manoel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manoel.
Manoel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manoel slows down the pace here.
Sturd wants a takedown but no success here.
Sturd swings wildly with an uppercut but Manoel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd tries for a takedown but Manoel manages to get underhooks.
Sturd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manoel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sturd drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Manoel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sturd's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Manoel!
A very excited looking Antonio Manoel 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 Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yance Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange comes into the arena with Bob Seger- Turn the Page blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sackett's choice of entrance music: Snoop Dogg - Vato. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yance Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Orange throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Orange's ribs.
We've been told by Orange's head coaches at Demon's stand up gym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orange checks a leg kick.
Orange lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Orange fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Orange swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett feints and then cracks Orange's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orange down.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Orange misses with a hook.
Orange tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Orange digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orange checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Orange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orange.
Orange lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orange will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Orange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yance Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orange has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Orange moved out of range.
Orange throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Orange throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Orange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orange counters with an inside leg kick.
Orange gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett tries to break the clinch but Orange is controlling the position.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Orange is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sackett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orange to the mat. Orange regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orange works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orange wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Orange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
Sackett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sackett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sackett throws an elbow but Orange slips to the side and avoids it well.
Orange regains half guard.
Orange is staying active underneath Sackett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Sackett there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orange trying to hold on to Sackett's head to control him but Sackett postures up.
Orange tries to roll over but Sackett keeps him under control.
Sackett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Sackett.
Orange avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sackett.
Sackett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sackett trying to control from half guard but Orange is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett controlling the action here.
Orange trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yance Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
That's time! Orange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sackett catches Orange with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Orange.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches up with Orange, looking for a takedown. Sackett pushes Orange against the cage but Orange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orange tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orange finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orange missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Orange.
Sackett jabs Orange right on the nose. Orange blinks but takes it well.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orange throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orange.
Orange chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Orange dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett feints and then cracks Orange's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orange down.
Orange throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Jake Orange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Orange connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett thumps Orange with a low kick.
Orange throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orange is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orange's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt.
Sackett throws the left hand but Orange avoids the punch easily.
Orange misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sackett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orange works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orange is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sackett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orange trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orange controlling the position well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Orange.
Sackett sizes up Orange with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Orange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orange. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Orange gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orange, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orange steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Orange misses with a looping left.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackett checks a low kick from Orange.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Orange throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orange takes one to the chin there.
Sackett moves out of range as Orange throws a body kick.
Sackett misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orange misses with the combination.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yance Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
That's time! Orange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Orange moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orange to the ground. Sackett is now in Orange's guard.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orange is keeping the position for now.
Orange looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett postures up in Orange's guard and throws a big left but Orange blocks it.
Orange keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett postures up.
Orange tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orange holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sackett postures up in Orange's guard and throws a big left but Orange blocks it.
Orange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orange manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard.
Orange trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Orange.
Orange throws a shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a head kick.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Orange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orange with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Orange checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Orange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Nice body kick from Orange.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orange pinned against the cage. Orange gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Orange scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Orange moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Orange saw it coming and moves away.
Orange lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orange.
Orange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orange connects with a nice looking jab.
Orange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yance Sackett just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orange looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orange throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Orange didn't see that one coming.
Orange misses the shot to the body.
Orange misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
Sackett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orange tries to avoid it but Sackett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orange to the ground. Orange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orange tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Orange slips a jab from Sackett.
Orange lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orange takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Orange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orange throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Orange finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett keeps Orange at a distance using the push kick.
Orange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orange throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orange.
Orange stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sackett somewhat.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yance Sackett.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett throws a jab when Orange was well out of range.
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!
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orange looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett tries to work over Orange's front leg with a kick but Orange checks it.
Sackett shoots in looking for a takedown. Orange tries to sprawl out of it but Sackett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orange fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orange finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Yance Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Orange swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Orange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orange is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Orange throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orange is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orange scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orange throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Orange shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orange.
Orange misses with a low kick.
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.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Orange.
Orange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Orange's leg but Orange calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange had his way with Yance Sackett in that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
That's time! Orange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A low kick from Orange misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Orange moves his leg out of the way.
Orange throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orange.
Orange misses with a looping right.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Orange throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Orange swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Orange moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Orange is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orange thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Orange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Orange moved away.
Orange takes one on the button.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Orange.
Sackett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orange's guard.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orange manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Orange looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sackett can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sackett is squirming around, avoiding Orange's attempts to control the action.
Orange controlling from mount.
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!
Orange avoids the attempt from Sackett to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orange tries to control but Sackett wriggling away.
Jake Orange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Orange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Orange connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange lands with a good body shot.
Orange lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orange avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Orange lands a lovely overhand right.
Orange throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Orange thumps Sackett with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orange checks a leg kick.
Orange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Orange moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Orange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yance Sackett!
Yance Sackett very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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