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Ascension: Mayhem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wait, what? OH MY GOD, Tiger has joined the Dark Side!!. 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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178 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mask was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
Mask throws a big shot that misses.
Mask looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mask throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Mask connects with a looping right hand.
Mask misses with a wild body shot.
Mask moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the body
and Mask connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Sandoval has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mask misses with a jab to the body
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mask won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval is looking to take a break and control but Mask is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mask is looking to regain half guard here but Sandoval keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval cracks Mask with a big right hand but Mask just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sandoval trying to control the action but Mask is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask seems a little lost for a moment, as Sandoval dominates the positioning.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Mask is working away.
Mask is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sandoval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandoval stalling away here and it's allowed Mask to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sandoval trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Flavio Sandoval was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sandoval tries to move into range but Mask moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Mask moves out of range.
Mask tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval is looking to slow Mask down with leg kicks.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking hook.
Mask needs to keep his hands up - Sandoval had a free shot at his head there.
Sandoval scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mask in his tracks.
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.
Sandoval slips a jab from Mask.
Mask misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mask jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mask throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mask throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Mask's belly button to the back.
Sandoval dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mask. That did some damage!
Mask lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand.
Sandoval cracks Mask with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mask thows a body shot but no joy.
Tiger Mask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval connects with a nice looking jab.
Sandoval scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mask misses with a hook.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Mask looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sandoval has a takedown stuffed.
Mask throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Mask shoots for a takedown but Sandoval saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
Mask misses with an uppercut
so Sandoval counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mask is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandoval trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Mask gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sandoval working for a triangle but Mask defends it easily.
Mask avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask with a nice head shot there.
Sandoval looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mask content to stall in guard here.
Mask postures up.
Flavio Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval looking to control but Mask passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mask is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mask seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Mask in his half guard.
Sandoval trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mask.
Mask working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sandoval is refusing to be controlled, as Mask sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mask lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flavio Sandoval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sandoval scoring well with a low kick there.
Mask misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mask.
Mask fails with a takedown attempt.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval stuffs the takedown.
Mask misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sandoval counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mask's guard now.
Mask keeping full guard, as Sandoval tries to pass.
Mask doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sandoval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sandoval passes Mask's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Mask is having none of it.
Sandoval is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mask is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandoval pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mask is refusing to be controlled, as Sandoval sits in half guard.
Sandoval is looking for submissions but instead, Mask has regained full guard.
Mask has his foot on Sandoval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sandoval works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Sandoval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sandoval stands up over Mask, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sandoval throws an elbow that misses. Mask uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandoval's guard. Nice move by Mask!
Mask chips away with some ground and pound.
Tiger Mask has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flavio Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Sandoval not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mask stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandoval wants to sweep but no luck.
Mask looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sandoval is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavio Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandoval has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Sandoval!
Flavio Sandoval very nearly forgot to thank FFN Vegas-Laundry 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Vengrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vengrio has chosen Muay Thai as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
275 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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287 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Vengrio!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengrio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vengrio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mattos .
Mattos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mattos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vengrio has time to react.
It looks like Arthur Vengrio has been cut.
Mattos avoids the head kick by Vengrio.
Mattos slips a jab and a cross from Vengrio.
Mattos lands with a straight right. Vengrio didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattos cracks a nice hook into Vengrio's ribs.
Vengrio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mattos counters with a nice uppercut.
Vengrio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mattos .
Vengrio throws a right hand that Mattos ducks under and follows up with a left that Mattos also avoids with ease.
Vengrio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arthur Vengrio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mattos moves out of range of the leg kick from Vengrio.
Mattos scores with a jab to the head.
Mattos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mattos misses the shot to the body.
Mattos moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos misses with some punches.
Mattos tries a body shot but Vengrio blocks it.
Mattos scores with a hook to the body.
Vengrio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vengrio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mattos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vengrio backwards.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
Mattos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mattos blocks an uppercut.
Mattos stalling the fight.
Vengrio can't find room to land a body shot as Mattos controls the action.
Vengrio misses with an elbow over the top.
Vengrio trying to stall but Mattos improves his position.
Vengrio being controlled against the cage.
Vengrio misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengrio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vengrio misses with an elbow strike.
Mattos tries to throw a body punch but Vengrio avoids it by throwing Mattos back against the cage.
Vengrio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mattos backwards.
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!
Mattos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vengrio backwards.
Mattos blocks a body shot from Vengrio.
Mattos misses with a punch to the body.
Mattos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mattos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vengrio wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mattos .
Mattos lands a left hand.
Vengrio throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vengrio.
Mattos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vengrio backwards.
Mattos misses with some punches.
Mattos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vengrio tries to throw a body punch but Mattos avoids it by throwing Vengrio back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mattos .
Mattos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mattos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mattos prevents a body shot from Vengrio.
Mattos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vengrio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mattos lands with a left to the head.
Mattos throws a punch but it's blocked by Vengrio.
Mattos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vengrio is rocked!
Mattos has a couple of punches blocked by Vengrio.
Mattos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vengrio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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!
Mattos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vengrio is still on wobbly legs! Can Mattos finish him?
Mattos lands a hook that snaps the head of Vengrio backwards.
Vengrio tries to land a knee to the head but Mattos blocks with his arms.
Vengrio seems to have recovered his senses.
Mattos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mattos lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mattos as Vengrio tries to tie him up.
Mattos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vengrio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mattos lands with a short shot to the head.
Mattos lands a hook that snaps the head of Vengrio backwards.
Vengrio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vengrio.
Mattos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mattos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mattos has a couple of punches blocked by Vengrio.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
Mattos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vengrio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mattos has a couple of punches blocked by Vengrio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moyses Mattos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Vengrio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mattos is stalking Vengrio. Vengrio circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mattos , and it's lights out! Vengrio really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moyses Mattos !
A relieved looking Moyses Mattos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jawo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rusty Cage. Jose Protacio Jawo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
32 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Protacio Jawo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bubby moves away from the strike by Jawo.
Bubby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jawo.
Bubby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jawo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jawo thows a leg kick but Bubby checks it
and Bubby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jawo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bubby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bubby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bubby throwing strikes from guard but Jawo blocks nicely.
Jawo pulls Bubby in close to prevent any damage.
Bubby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jawo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubby wants to control from the top but Jawo keeps moving.
Bubby throws a big elbow that misses.
Bubby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jawo looks to throw the jab but Bubby is out of range.
Bubby gets caught flat footed, as Jawo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bubby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jawo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bubby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jawo keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo trying to control but Bubby is working from the bottom.
Jawo looking to pass the guard.
Jawo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Protacio Jawo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jawo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bubby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bubby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jawo swivels and escapes.
Jawo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bubby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jawo.
Bubby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jawo on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jawo throws a body punch but Bubby moves out of range.
Jawo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jawo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jawo misses with a kick to the body.
Bubby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jawo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jawo works over Bubby's head and body with a nice combination.
Jawo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bubby on the side of the head.
Jawo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jawo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bubby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jawo won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jawo keeps working.
Jawo struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubby tries to score with some ground and pound. Jawo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bubby trying to control the action but Jawo is working from the bottom.
Bubby scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubby throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boy Bubby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bubby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jawo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jawo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bubby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bubby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bubby sprawls well. Bubby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jawo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bubby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jawo.
Boy Bubby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Protacio Jawo.
Jawo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bubby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jawo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jawo closes the distance and pushes Bubby back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jawo looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo misses with a punch on the inside.
Jawo misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jawo.
Bubby turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bubby working the strikes but Jawo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bubby is trying to control. Jawo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bubby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jawo wants to get back to his feet.
Bubby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bubby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jawo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jawo is staying active underneath Bubby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bubby lands with a punch from half guard.
Bubby is looking to take a break and control but Jawo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bubby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby is controlling the pace.
Jawo is staying active underneath Bubby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jawo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bubby passes into side control.
Bubby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jawo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bubby is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bubby punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jawo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jawo is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubby with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bubby landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bubby dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jawo misses with a takedown attempt - Bubby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Bubby.
Jawo shoots for a double leg takedown but Bubby sprawls well. He's pushed Jawo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bubby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bubby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jawo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bubby slips under a jab.
Jawo avoids a kick to the body.
Bubby ducks right into an uppercut from Jawo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jawo scores with the left hand. Bubby knows he should have avoided that one.
Jawo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jawo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jawo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bubby can pounce on him.
Jose Protacio Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bubby. Jawo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubby scores with a jab. Jawo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bubby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jawo manages to avoid it.
Bubby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bubby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bubby throws a leg kick but Jawo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bubby.
Bubby blocks the body kick.
A big right from Bubby misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bubby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jawo moves in looking to clinch but Bubby pushes him off.
Boy Bubby is winning the standup battle so far.
Jawo misses with a body shot.
Jawo lunges at Bubby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bubby's hand.
Jose Protacio Jawo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubby scores with a decent looking hook.
Jawo misses with a looping left.
Jawo misses with a straight left.
Bubby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jawo.
Bubby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bubby throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab lands there for Jawo.
Bubby moves out of range of the strikes.
Jawo fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy Bubby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Protacio Jawo.
Jawo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jawo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bubby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jawo gets caught flat footed, as Bubby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bubby passes Jawo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bubby is trying to control the action in half guard but Jawo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bubby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bubby is trying to control. Jawo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boy Bubby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boy Bubby.
Bubby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jawo at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bubby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jawo.
No luck for Bubby with that takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Bubby.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boy Bubby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bubby, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boy Bubby!
Our winner, Boy Bubby, 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.
In defeat, Jose Protacio Jawo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hurt....I really do.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Kayani has chosen Audioslave - Exploder as his entrance music. Donny Donowitz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani misses with a left hand
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz takes a swing at Kayani's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz stuns Kayani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Kayani tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kayani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kayani. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kayani connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick from Kayani misses.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Donowitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kayani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters circling a little - Kayani finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donowitz cracks Kayani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Donowitz's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kayani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kayani throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kayani's calf.
Kayani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Kayani moved away.
Kayani misses with a kick to the body
and Donowitz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Donowitz has closed the distance and engaged Kayani in a clinch.
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Donowitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayani blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Kayani slowing the pace effectively.
Kayani prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz tries to break free but Kayani pushes him back against the cage.
Kayani wants to stall.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz breaks from the clinch.
Kayani takes one to the side of the head.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Kayani down.
Donowitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kayani throws a big shot that misses.
Kayani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Kayani as he checks the leg kick.
Kayani needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Kayani.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Kayani.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kayani doesn't seem bothered though.
Kayani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kayani lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Kayani cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kayani swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Kayani misses with a left hand
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Kayani saw that one coming.
Kayani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Kayani. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Donowitz defending well as Kayani loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kayani if he has to take too many more of those.
Kayani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Kayani sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Kayani moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kayani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kayani connects with a body shot.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Kayani.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Kayani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Kayani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz defending well as Kayani loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz pushes Kayani away with a front kick.
Donowitz walks into a straight right hand from Kayani.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kayani misses the jab.
Kayani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kayani throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kayani throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kayani shoots in but no luck this time.
Donowitz lands a high kick!
Donowitz digs a good body shot into Kayani's ribs.
Kayani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kayani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kayani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donowitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Kayani's front leg.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Kayani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kayani down.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kayani's calf.
Donowitz tries to clinch up but Kayani circles away and keeps his distance.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Kayani shrugs it off though.
Kayani throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kayani throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kayani is just out of range.
Kayani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kayani cracks Donowitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kayani throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayani takes one on the button.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kayani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kayani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kayani.
Kayani throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz connects with a body shot that sends Kayani's belly button to the back.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz lands a head kick!
Donowitz defending well as Kayani loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kayani misses with a head kick.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Kayani misses.
Donowitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kayani manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kayani - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Kayani misses with a body kick.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Kayani.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Kayani.
Kayani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Kayani 's knee.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Donowitz throws a head kick that Kayani semi-blocks.
Donowitz misses with a low kick as Kayani jumps back.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayani throws a nice head kick!
Donowitz cracks Kayani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kayani is rocked!
Donowitz connects with a single shot there.
Kayani is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Kayani misses with a jab to the body
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz scores with a jab. Kayani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Kayani slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kayani seems to have recovered his senses.
Donowitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kayani throws a sloppy head kick and Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kayani.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kayani takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kayani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Kayani thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Kayani.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kayani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kayani can pounce on him.
Donowitz misses with the body kick
and Kayani counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Kayani moves out of range of the leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kayani.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kayani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz slips a jab from Kayani.
Kayani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donowitz is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Kayani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kayani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kayani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kayani's sensitive parts.
Donowitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kayani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kayani looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Kayani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz is looking to wear down Kayani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donowitz punishes Kayani's body with a nice straight punch.
Wasim Kayani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayani tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kayani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Donowitz - the referee stops the clock and Kayani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Donowitz. Kayani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kayani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kayani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Kayani throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kayani misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Kayani throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kayani misses with a head kick.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kayani misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donowitz - that will leave a mark!
Donowitz jabs at Kayani's body.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kayani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donowitz circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Kayani down.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donowitz connects with a crisp jab.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. Kayani knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Kayani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donowitz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donowitz thuds his shin into the meat of Kayani's side.
Donowitz darts in and clinches Kayani up against the cage.
Donowitz gets through Kayani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike.
Kayani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Donowitz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kayani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a body punch.
Kayani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Donowitz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wasim Kayani.
Nice body punch from Donowitz - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donowitz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala has chosen Volga as his entrance music. 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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188 lbs
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Winkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Winkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Van Winkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Winkle.
Van Winkle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Winkle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle throws out a leg kick but Takala moves out of range and Van Winkle only half commits.
Van Winkle checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Winkle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Winkle connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Winkle throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takala blocks a leg kick.
Van Winkle takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Winkle misses with a low kick.
Takala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
Takala lands a lovely overhand right.
Takala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Winkle throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Takala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Winkle misses with a leg kick.
Van Winkle needs to keep his hands up - Takala had a free shot at his head there.
Takala swings widly with a right hand
and Van Winkle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Winkle.
Takala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Winkle advances position into side control!
Van Winkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takala keeps working.
Van Winkle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Winkle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takala some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle wants to control but Takala is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Van Winkle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takala is trying to get back to half guard.
Takala regains half guard there - taking advantage of Van Winkle's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takala wants to improve his position but Van Winkle is controlling well.
Van Winkle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala is staying active underneath Van Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Winkle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Van Winkle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Winkle throwing strikes from guard but Takala blocks nicely.
Takala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takala keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Winkle with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Takala pulls Van Winkle in to control the position.
Takala working a defensive guard here.
Takala keeping moving, preventing Van Winkle from controlling successfully.
Takala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Winkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takala is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Winkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van Winkle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Winkle slips under a jab from Takala.
Van Winkle looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Van Winkle throws a low kick but Takala moves out of range easily.
A jab from Takala does it's job there.
Van Winkle throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takala is looking to slow Van Winkle down with leg kicks.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takala misses the jab.
Takala connects with a crisp jab.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Winkle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Van Winkle misses its intended target.
Takala lands a right hook to the body.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Van Winkle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Winkle wants to land a leg kick but Takala is out of range.
Takala checks a leg kick.
Takala walks into a left hand.
Takala throws a body kick that misses.
Van Winkle throws a low kick but Takala avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala throws a big shot that misses.
Van Winkle misses with a leg kick.
Van Winkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Winkle throws a low kick but Takala avoids it.
Van Winkle avoids a kick to the body.
Takala throws a hook but Van Winkle avoids it easily.
Van Winkle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takala checks it well.
Van Winkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Van Winkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takala avoids the head kick by Van Winkle.
Takala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Winkle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Winkle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Winkle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Topi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala slips under a jab.
Van Winkle swinging wildly here.
Van Winkle throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Winkle.
Takala tried to score with a low kick but Van Winkle checks it.
Van Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Winkle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Winkle throws a chopping leg kick but Takala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Winkle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Winkle somewhat.
Van Winkle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robert Van Winkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Takala punishes Van Winkle's body with a nice straight punch.
Takala misses with a hook. Van Winkle ducked under it nicely.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Winkle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala works the jab nicely.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Winkle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Winkle.
Takala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Winkle moves out of range of the body kick from Takala.
Van Winkle throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Winkle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takala misses with the body kick
and Van Winkle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takala's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle looking to sit in guard and control but Takala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takala wants to control from the top but Van Winkle keeps moving.
Van Winkle controls Takala momentarily but Takala frees himself.
Takala pushes down on Van Winkle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takala is working for a submission of some sort.
Takala drops an elbow to the side of Van Winkle's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle keeping control of the position.
Van Winkle trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Van Winkle is looking to improve his position but Takala isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Winkle blocking the ground and pound.
Takala stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Takala checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Winkle lands an overhand right.
Takala swings for the body but Van Winkle moves 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takala checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Van Winkle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Winkle cracks the inside of Takala's front leg.
Takala throws a jab when Van Winkle was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Takala.
A clash of legs there as Van Winkle blocks the low kick.
Takala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Winkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala misses with a kick to the body.
Van Winkle throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takala!
Van Winkle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Winkle's calf.
Takala tries to score with a low kick but Van Winkle moves his leg out of the way.
Takala with a hook.
Takala scores with a nice head shot.
Van Winkle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Van Winkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala blocks a head kick by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle misses with a body shot
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Takala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala throws a shot to the body.
Van Winkle misses with a low kick.
Van Winkle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Winkle throws a body kick that misses.
Van Winkle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Winkle misses with a low kick.
Van Winkle takes one to the chin there.
Van Winkle cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takala.
Van Winkle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Winkle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takala.
Takala throws a right and a left that Van Winkle avoids nicely.
Van Winkle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takala.
Takala lands with a shot to the body.
Takala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick but Takala checks it.
Van Winkle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Winkle checks a leg kick.
Topi Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala tries to land a front kick but Van Winkle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Winkle swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala feints and then cracks Van Winkle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Winkle down.
Takala lands a jab to the nose.
Van Winkle connects with an inside leg kick.
Takala cracks Van Winkle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Winkle loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
Van Winkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Winkle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.
Van Winkle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takala throws a lazy right hand but Van Winkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala misses with a hook. Van Winkle ducked under it nicely.
Takala lands an overhand right.
Takala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Van Winkle misses.
Van Winkle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Winkle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Winkle tries to score with a low kick but Takala moves his leg out of the way.
Takala tests Van Winkle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Winkle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Winkle on the side of the head.
It looks like Robert Van Winkle has been cut.
Van Winkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Winkle 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 Takala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Winkle stuns Takala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Winkle throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Van Winkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Winkle manages to get himself to full guard.
Takala postures up in Van Winkle's guard and throws a big left but Van Winkle blocks it.
Takala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Winkle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Takala should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Van Winkle has tightened it up now! Takala should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Van Winkle!
Robert Van Winkle gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes to the cage accompanied by Jeezy - Foul Play. 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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171 lbs
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31
182 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player misses with a body kick.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Player.
Player misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Player misses the target.
Player misses with a hook
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Player's guard.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Player blocks nicely.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Player works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Player is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Player not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Player working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
Player utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player has control of De Noteboom's left arm, preventing De Noteboom from doing any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Gary Player wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Player shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Noteboom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Player is looking to land body kicks.
De Noteboom slips under a jab.
Player moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Player.
Player with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player keeps De Noteboom at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player lands with a shot to the body.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Player fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Player. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player misses with a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Player has wrist control.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Player is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
Player working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Player wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
Player is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Noteboom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gary Player has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Player lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Player throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Player pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Player.
De Noteboom blocks a jab.
Player cracks De Noteboom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Player fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Player throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Player looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Player connects with a right hand. De Noteboom shakes it off.
Player swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Noteboom slips a jab from Player.
Player misses with a head kick.
De Noteboom avoids a kick to the body.
Player looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
Player misses the shot to the body.
Player lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Player. That snapped De Noteboom's head back.
Player goes for a double leg but De Noteboom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Noteboom continues to drive forward.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Player tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Noteboom wants to get back to striking at distance but Player won't allow it.
De Noteboom is trying to drag Player to the mat but Player just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Noteboom prevents a body shot from Player.
Player lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Noteboom.
Player throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Notebooms head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a head punch that misses.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Noteboom can't break the clinch.
De Noteboom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Player misses with a short punch on the inside.
Player misses with a punch to the body.
De Noteboom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Player scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Player throws a body kick.
De Noteboom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Player tries to land a front kick but De Noteboom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Player.
Player misses with a right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but Player defending well.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Player keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Noteboom looks to land a strike but Player avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom distracts Player with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
Player looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Player controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
De Noteboom moves out of range of the strikes.
Player swings widly with a right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from De Noteboom crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
Player sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Player keeping control of the position.
De Noteboom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Player does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Player blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
Player is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom looks to land a strike but Player avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Noteboom stops Player from standing up.
Player looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Player manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Player punching from mount but De Noteboom doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player throwing strikes here but De Noteboom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Player can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Noteboom is looking to escape.
De Noteboom is working to get back to half guard.
Player trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Player is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. De Noteboom can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player throwing strikes here but De Noteboom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
De Noteboom 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.
Player missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Player throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Player trying to pass the guard but De Noteboom defending well.
De Noteboom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Player.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Player lands a nice short elbow.
Player is keen to just control but De Noteboom is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Player missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Player thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Player missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Player thows a huge punch but De Noteboom dodges it nicely.
Player trying to control the action but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
Player throwing shots but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Noteboom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Player prevents De Noteboom from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Player showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Player, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
Gary Player seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme Song. Rafa Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Melekh David's chin.
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30
142 lbs
31 - 4 - 0 |
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149 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's head.
David throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Silva misses
and David counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva controlling David's posture.
David looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva cracks David with a good jab.
Silva slips a jab from David.
David tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
David looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
David wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva moves into the clinch.
David lands a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
David misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva has David pressed against the cage.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
David blocks a body shot from Silva.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva has David pushed against the cage.
David lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning David up against the cage.
David has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if David can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva is looking to control David's arms but David gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
David tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
David is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
David lands an uppercut.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva is looking to control David's arms but David gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
David is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite David's efforts to push away.
David wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
David looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent David's takedown attempt.
David seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
David wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
David lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva looking to stall.
David lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David breaks from the clinch.
Silva feints and then cracks David's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow David down.
Silva tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
David does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from David.
David shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva checks a low kick from David.
Silva rushes David and presses him up against the cage.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
David misses with a short punch on the inside.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva has David pressed against the cage, preventing David from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
David lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but David has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva has David pressed against the cage.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rafa Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to stall but David uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
David throws a head punch that misses.
David misses with the head strike.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva cracks David with a nice body shot.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
David is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
David blocking some punches.
A short right from David on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melekh David.
Silva presses David against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva has David pressed against the cage.
David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva is looking to slow David down with leg kicks.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into David's torso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 David has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from David and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
David tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
David checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
David connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Silva tenderised David's leg. David is trying to keep his angry face on.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from David.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from David.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on David's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Silva.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davids head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by David.
David has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
David tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
David is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and David avoids it.
A body shot lands from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva tries a body shot but David blocks it.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
David moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
David blocking some punches.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva lands a big right hand that drops David! The killer instinct kicks in and Silva finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafa Silva!
An out of breath Rafa Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Betlach might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zombie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vevrin Betlach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betlach throws a solid leg kick but Potkukelkka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Betlach.
Betlach scores with a push kick.
Betlach misses with a lunging right hand
and Potkukelkka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Betlach is retaining full guard.
Potkukelkka stays in close to Betlach's body and controls the position.
Betlach trying to control the position.
Potkukelkka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Betlach trying to control the position.
Potkukelkka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Potkukelkka just misses with a punch to the body.
Betlach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Potkukelkka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Potkukelkka is thwarting Betlach's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka moves nicely into side control.
Potkukelkka is looking to take a break and control but Betlach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potkukelkka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potkukelkka trying to control the action but Betlach is working from the bottom.
Betlach is trying to improve his position.
Potkukelkka is looking to take a break and control but Betlach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Betlach has one of Potkukelkka's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka is looking to take a break and control but Betlach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potkukelkka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Betlach is looking to reverse the position.
Potkukelkka working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Betlach keeps working.
Betlach parries the strikes from Potkukelkka easily there. Potkukelkka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Betlach to escape.
Betlach manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Potkukelkka thows a huge punch but Betlach dodges it nicely.
Potkukelkka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Betlach is refusing to be controlled, as Potkukelkka sits in half guard.
Betlach won't allow Potkukelkka to pass to mount.
Betlach tries to get to full guard but Potkukelkka has control of the leg.
Potkukelkka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Potkukelkka throwing shots but Betlach is blocking nicely.
Potkukelkka trying to control from half guard but Betlach is working away.
Potkukelkka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach gets full guard.
Betlach has his foot on Potkukelkka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potkukelkka works his way back into a safe position though.
Betlach keeping full guard, as Potkukelkka tries to pass.
Potkukelkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Betlach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Betlach working a defensive guard here.
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!
Potkukelkka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Betlach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Potkukelkka has managed to get both his arms back between Betlach's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka stands up over Betlach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Betlach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that round.
That's time! Betlach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Betlach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potkukelkka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Betlach missing with a left hand there. Potkukelkka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Betlach lands a nice looking body kick.
Potkukelkka connects with a body shot that sends Betlach's belly button to the back.
Betlach throws the kick towards the body but Potkukelkka avoids it.
Betlach loads up on a big right hand but Potkukelkka slips the punch.
Betlach misses with a head kick.
Potkukelkka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Betlach connects with a body shot that sends Potkukelkka's belly button to the back.
Potkukelkka throws a wild body kick that Betlach sees coming a mile off.
Potkukelkka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Betlach scores with a shot to the body.
Betlach throws a hook but Potkukelkka avoids it easily.
Vevrin Betlach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betlach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Potkukelkka throws the left hand but Betlach avoids the punch easily.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick which misses Betlach's front leg but catches the back leg as Betlach tries to avoid it.
Potkukelkka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Betlach scores with a hook.
Potkukelkka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Betlach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Betlach moves forwards but Potkukelkka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Potkukelkka connects with a body shot that sends Betlach's belly button to the back.
Potkukelkka ducks under a wild hook from Betlach.
Potkukelkka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Betlach moves away.
Vevrin Betlach is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potkukelkka shoots in but no luck this time.
Betlach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Betlach blocks a jab.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach looks to throw the jab but Potkukelkka is out of range.
Betlach misses the jab.
Potkukelkka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Betlach is able to avoid easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Betlach.
Potkukelkka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Potkukelkka cracks the inside of Betlach's front leg.
Betlach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Potkukelkka's sensitive parts.
Betlach avoids the head kick by Potkukelkka.
Betlach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Betlach throws a jab but it's blocked by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Betlach swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Potkukelkka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Potkukelkka is working Betlach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka being controlled here momentarily.
Betlach controls Potkukelkka momentarily but Potkukelkka frees himself.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Betlach is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Betlach pulls Potkukelkka in close to prevent any damage.
Betlach keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Potkukelkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Betlach is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vevrin Betlach just wasn't active enough.
Jab by Betlach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Potkukelkka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Betlach misses with a right hand
and Potkukelkka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Betlach!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betlach is not content to let Potkukelkka control the position.
Potkukelkka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Betlach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Betlach struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Betlach is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Potkukelkka lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Potkukelkka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
A low kick from Betlach is predictable there
and Potkukelkka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Betlach!
Betlach manages to get back to half guard.
Betlach punching from the bottom.
Potkukelkka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Betlach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Potkukelkka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Betlach trying to control but Potkukelkka postures up.
Potkukelkka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Betlach controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Potkukelkka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Betlach keeping hold of Potkukelkka's head, controlling as best he can.
Potkukelkka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Potkukelkka wants to work for an arm triangle but Betlach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Potkukelkka with the ground and pound but Betlach uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Betlach trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka stays in close to Betlach's body and controls the position.
Betlach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Betlach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potkukelkka works over Betlach with some ground and pound from guard.
Potkukelkka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betlach is keeping the position for now.
Potkukelkka cracks Betlach with a solid left hand.
Potkukelkka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betlach is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach wants to sweep but no luck.
Potkukelkka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Betlach manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Potkukelkka wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Potkukelkka is on top in guard.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Betlach is working from the bottom.
Betlach trying to keep a closed guard but Potkukelkka is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka controlling from the top position.
Potkukelkka passes into half guard.
Potkukelkka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Betlach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betlach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Potkukelkka throwing strikes from guard but Betlach blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Betlach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potkukelkka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Betlach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potkukelkka.
Betlach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potkukelkka.
Betlach lands a jab to Potkukelkka's midsection.
Potkukelkka blocks the body kick.
Potkukelkka misses with a leg kick.
Betlach blocks a jab.
Betlach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Betlach.
Betlach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potkukelkka.
Betlach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potkukelkka in his tracks.
Betlach connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potkukelkka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Betlach.
Potkukelkka lands a slapping body shot.
Betlach lands with a straight right. Potkukelkka didn't see that one coming.
Betlach misses with a hook. Potkukelkka ducked under it nicely.
Betlach looks to land a left hand but Potkukelkka moved out of range nicely.
Potkukelkka misses with a wild body shot.
Potkukelkka goes for a double leg but Betlach avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Betlach continues to drive forward.
Betlach missing with knees to the body.
Betlach is trying to break free.
Potkukelkka looking to slow down the pace here.
Betlach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potkukelkka is keeping busy.
Potkukelkka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Betlach to keep the fight standing.
Vevrin Betlach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Potkukelkka.
Betlach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Betlach lands with a light punch inside.
Betlach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potkukelkka stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Betlach as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potkukelkka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Betlach.
Betlach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potkukelkka is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka is trying to stall.
Betlach lands a right hand.
Potkukelkka blocking some punches.
Betlach manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Potkukelkka with a nice head shot there.
Potkukelkka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Potkukelkka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Betlach keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Betlach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Betlach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potkukelkka looking to sit in guard and control but Betlach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Betlach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Potkukelkka wants to improve his position but instead Betlach has moved into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka tries to get to full guard but Betlach has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vevrin Betlach will probably get the nod.
That's time! Betlach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Potkukelkka works the jab nicely.
Betlach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Betlach lunges at Potkukelkka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potkukelkka's hand.
Betlach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Potkukelkka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Betlach misses the target.
Potkukelkka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potkukelkka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Betlach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potkukelkka walks into a straight right hand from Betlach.
Potkukelkka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Betlach lands a lovely overhand right.
Potkukelkka is rocked!
Potkukelkka moves away from the strike by Betlach.
Betlach throws an off balance right hand
and Potkukelkka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach is trying to control but can't.
Potkukelkka is looking to stall here but Betlach recovers full guard.
Potkukelkka is looking to work some ground and pound but Betlach has wrist control.
Potkukelkka looking to pass the guard.
Potkukelkka throws a big right hand that misses.
Betlach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potkukelkka defends it easily.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Betlach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James Potkukelkka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potkukelkka cracks Betlach with a solid left hand.
Betlach has his foot on Potkukelkka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potkukelkka works his way back into a safe position though.
Potkukelkka works over Betlach with some ground and pound from guard.
Potkukelkka wants to pass the guard but Betlach is keeping the position.
Potkukelkka slips nicely into half guard.
Potkukelkka is looking to take a break and control but Betlach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Betlach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach wants to control but Potkukelkka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Potkukelkka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Betlach wants to get back to full guard.
Vevrin Betlach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potkukelkka is looking for a kimura here.
Betlach is refusing to be controlled, as Potkukelkka sits in half guard.
James Potkukelkka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Still in half guard, Potkukelkka seems content to control.
Betlach is controlling Potkukelkka's trapped leg to prevent Potkukelkka from advancing to side control.
Potkukelkka wants to pass the guard but Betlach is defending well.
Potkukelkka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Potkukelkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potkukelkka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Potkukelkka!
James Potkukelkka is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath James Potkukelkka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vanilla Ice Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ice Cold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Adrenaline!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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147 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanilla Ice Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold tries to clinch up but Leonard circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ice Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonard is just out of range.
Ice Cold looks to land a body kick but Leonard moved away.
Ice Cold blocks a jab.
Leonard forces Ice Cold back against the cage and clinches.
Leonard is looking for a takedown.
Ice Cold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ice Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonard controls his hands.
Leonard lands a right hand.
Ice Cold is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonard gets an underhook and turns Ice Cold into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leonard can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ice Cold is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonard gets an underhook and turns Ice Cold into the cage.
We've been informed that Leonard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Leonard.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ice Cold avoids it.
Ice Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ice Cold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ice Cold.
Ice Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ice Cold is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonard gets an underhook and turns Ice Cold into the cage.
Ice Cold avoiding damage.
Ice Cold scores with a shot to the side of Leonard's head.
A nice left hand lands by Ice Cold.
Ice Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Leonard controls the action.
Leonard lands an uppercut.
Ice Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ice Cold is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonard gets an underhook and turns Ice Cold into the cage.
Leonard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold letting Leonard take a breather here.
Leonard prevents a body shot from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leonard is keeping busy.
Leonard can't break the clinch.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but Ice Cold blocks it.
Leonard breaks from the clinch.
Leonard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ice Cold stalling against the cage.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Ice Cold is blocking nicely.
Leonard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ice Cold.
Leonard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ice Cold stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leonard lands a right hand.
Leonard stalling the fight.
Come on Ice Cold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ice Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Ice Cold slows down the pace here.
Ice Cold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vanilla Ice Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard digs a right hand underneath Ice Cold's ribcage. Ice Cold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonard.
Ice Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonard slows down the pace here.
Leonard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ice Cold up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ice Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonard's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ice Cold misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ice Cold - that landed with a thud.
Leonard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ice Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanilla Ice Cold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leonard slaps away a takedown attempt from Ice Cold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonard cracks a nice hook into Ice Cold's ribs.
Ice Cold throws a body punch but Leonard moves out of range.
Nice shot by Leonard.
Ice Cold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leonard is out of range and Ice Cold settles back down.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ice Cold has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Ice Cold'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.
Ice Cold has his feet on Leonard's thighs here. He's pushed Leonard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leonard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vanilla Ice Cold!
Vanilla Ice Cold 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes into the arena with Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeRoy LeBlanc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
Lao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeBlanc.
Lao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc throws out a powerful jab.
LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lao.
Lao tries to land a leg kick but LeBlanc saw it coming and moves away.
LeBlanc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LeBlanc scores with a kick to the body.
Lao fakes the leg kick and cracks LeBlanc in the body.
Lao throws a front kick aimed at LeBlanc's knee but LeBlanc avoids it well.
LeBlanc looks to land a body kick but Lao moved away.
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lao throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeBlanc.
Lao throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for LeBlanc.
Lao tried to score with a low kick but LeBlanc checks it.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lao was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao throws a hook but LeBlanc avoids it easily.
LeBlanc throws a front kick that sends Lao stumbling back into the cage.
LeBlanc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LeBlanc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy left from LeBlanc finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeBlanc finds it's way round the side to connect with Lao's head.
LeBlanc throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Lao misses
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that stops Lao in his tracks momentarily.
Lao blocks a jab.
Lao ducks right into an uppercut from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Lao was well out of range.
Lao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeBlanc momentarily.
LeBlanc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeBlanc connects with the punch.
LeBlanc thumps Lao with a low kick.
LeBlanc delivers a nice body kick.
Lao looks winded!
LeBlanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooh!!! LeBlanc has knocked Lao down with a huge combo! LeBlanc steps away and waves a wobbly Lao back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lao is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc clinches.
Lao is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBlanc finish him?
LeBlanc breaks the clinch.
Lao seems to have recovered his senses.
LeBlanc cracks Lao with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LeBlanc has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lao to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
BOOM! LeBlanc lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lao. Lao tries to recover but LeBlanc is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lao lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeRoy LeBlanc!
LeRoy LeBlanc retains his light heavyweight title!
LeRoy LeBlanc made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ladies and gentlemen, the Baton Rouge Butcher has arrived! Those of you sitting in the first front rows, may get... wet.'.
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