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Ascension: Rabbit Hole PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac - Uppercut. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Anello. Beautiful body shot.
Anello lunges at Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyson's hand.
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through Anello's defenses.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Anello slips the punch.
Anello ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Anello digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anello can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Tyson blocks the low kick.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anello bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Anello.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Anello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anello. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Anello moved out of range.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anello 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.
Anello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Calogero Anello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anello misses with a kick to the body.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anello. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anello - that will leave a mark!
Tyson thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Tyson misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Tyson tries to clinch
and Anello counters with a nice leg kick.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Anello's shoulder, as Anello tries to avoid the shot.
Anello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anello keeps working.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyson is looking to stall here but Anello recovers full guard.
Tyson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Anello keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anello is keeping the position for now.
Anello trying to keep a closed guard but Tyson is proving a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tyson working his ground and pound in the gym.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Anello keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anello cracks the inside of Tyson's front leg.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anello circles away.
Calogero Anello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anello sprawls well. Anello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anello defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyson checks a leg kick.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anello misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Tyson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Anello counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyson's knee momentarily.
Anello throws a good cross that connects.
Tyson throws a low kick but Anello avoids it.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson tried to score with a low kick but Anello checks it.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Anello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyson darts in and clinches Anello up against the cage.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Anello controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson trying to stall but Anello improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Anello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Anello breaks from the clinch.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Anello connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calogero Anello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Anello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Calogero Anello is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyson tries to clinch but Anello moves out of range.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
Anello thows a body kick. Tyson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anello attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anello misses with a body kick.
Anello tried to score with a low kick but Tyson checks it.
That kick from Anello tenderised Tyson's leg. Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyson tries to clinch but Anello moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Anello.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anello defends it nicely.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Anello pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anello can pounce on him.
Anello's corner calls for a 1-2. Anello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anello stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Jab from Tyson.
Anello swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anello ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Anello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anello attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anello slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anello. Anello circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anello slips a straight right by Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anello just misses with a punch to the body.
Anello connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anello.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anello defends it nicely.
Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Anello moved out of range nicely.
Anello lands a really nice looking cross but Tyson seems unphased.
Tyson throws a head kick but Anello moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello 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!
Anello lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anello, right into the meat.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anello was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Anello throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anello throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Tyson.
Anello pushes Tyson away with a front kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anello 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 Tyson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anello misses with a leg kick.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anello with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Anello circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anello. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Anello misses with a low kick.
Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyson misses with a right hand
enabling Anello to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Anello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calogero Anello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Anello throws out a leg kick but Tyson moves out of range and Anello only half commits.
Donk. Anello catches Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Anello 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 Anello.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Anello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Anello lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson off the cage and back into range.
Tyson tries to clinch but Anello moves out of range.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
Anello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson looks to throw a body kick
and Anello counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anello. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Anello staying out of range there.
Anello scores with a punch to the head.
Anello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello blocks a leg kick.
Anello lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Anello.
Anello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Anello.
Anello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anello with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tyson tries to bum rush Anello with a series of wild strikes but Anello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anello connects with an inside leg kick.
Anello lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Anello.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anello counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyson's knee momentarily.
Anello connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anello was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Anello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anello throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anello delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anello.
Anello scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Calogero Anello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calogero Anello!
An out of breath Calogero Anello 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 Johnny Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac. Kyle has chosen Big Booty Woman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johnny Kiedis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Kiedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiedis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiedis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiedis lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiedis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kyle misses the shot to the body.
Kiedis defending well as Kyle loads up on a big left hand.
Kyle needs to keep his hands up - Kiedis had a free shot at his head there.
Kyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiedis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiedis throws a leg kick
and Kyle counters with a series of strikes. Kiedis will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiedis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kyle if he has to take too many more of those.
Kyle throws a sloppy head kick and Kiedis moves out of range easily.
Kiedis misses with a body kick.
Kiedis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnny Kiedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis moves away from the strike by Kyle.
Kiedis throws a series of strikes that have Kyle backpedaling.
Kyle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiedis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiedis moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiedis circles away.
Kiedis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiedis throws a leg kick
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
Kyle defending well as Kiedis loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kiedis - that will leave a mark!
Jab, jab by Kyle - just one landing.
Kiedis scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiedis throws a body kick that misses
and Kyle counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyle misses with an uppercut. Kiedis saw that one coming.
Kiedis feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down.
Kyle misses with an uppercut
and Kiedis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kyle's knee momentarily.
Kyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Kyle misses.
Kiedis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiedis 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 Kyle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kyle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiedis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kiedis throws a head kick but Kyle moves out of range.
Kiedis misses with a low kick.
Kiedis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiedis tries to keep at a distance but Kyle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiedis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiedis controls his hands.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiedis controls his hands.
Kiedis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyles head.
Kyle lands an uppercut.
Kiedis tries to circle away but Kyle has him pinned against the cage.
Kiedis wants to break free but Kyle has control.
Kiedis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiedis misses with a body shot
and Kyle counters with a left to the body.
Kiedis moves out of range of the leg kick from Kyle.
Kyle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiedis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiedis moves away.
A big right from Kyle misses.
Kyle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kiedis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiedis lands a big head kick that sends Kyle to the canvas! Kiedis follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Kiedis!
Johnny Kiedis 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CanChopper comes to the cage accompanied by Badass. Smokeleaf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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284 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ameri CanChopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maverick Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf digs a good hook to CanChopper's body.
Smokeleaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smokeleaf lands a nice looking body kick.
CanChopper is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CanChopper throws a lazy uppercut
and Smokeleaf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smokeleaf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
CanChopper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smokeleaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
CanChopper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smokeleaf on the side of the head.
Smokeleaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smokeleaf moves out of range of the body kick.
CanChopper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Smokeleaf misses.
CanChopper throws a push kick but Smokeleaf slaps the foot to one side.
Smokeleaf scores with a leg kick.
Smokeleaf misses with a body kick.
CanChopper drops his hands momentarily and Smokeleaf needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips CanChopper just on the top of the head. CanChopper drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in CanChopper - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maverick Smokeleaf!
During a confident post fight interview, Maverick Smokeleaf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ameri CanChopper stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I have an announcement to make, today was my last fight. I'm retiring from the sports of MMA. I'll like to thank my family for their support, my fans, my sponsors Kaiser and bad man clothing, the Ascension organization for treating me well and Maverick Smokeleaf for letting me have my rematch'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hunt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to The Bone . 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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144 lbs
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
26 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard lands a jab.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leonard misses the shot to the body.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Leonard throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt moves away from the strike by Leonard.
Leonard's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab by Leonard.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leonard misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonard, pushing him back against the cage.
Leonard can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Leonard fails to land.
Leonard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Leonard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Leonard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leonard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonard avoiding damage.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Leonard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Leonard's head.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonards head.
Leonard tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Leonard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Leonard seems content to control.
Leonard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Leonard is controlling well.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Leonard trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Leonard frees his head nicely. Oh but Hunt has switched to an armbar! Leonard is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Microscopic Hunt!
A very excited looking Microscopic Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betlach kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zombie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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159 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vevrin Betlach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betlach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Betlach connects with a right hand. Vesnev shakes it off.
Vesnev jabs at Betlach's body.
Betlach checks a low kick from Vesnev.
Betlach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Betlach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vesnev.
Betlach avoids the body shot from Vesnev.
Betlach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Betlach ducks under a wild hook from Vesnev.
Betlach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vesnev thows a body shot but no joy.
Vesnev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vesnev fails to land with a series of punches.
Betlach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Voltage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vesnev punishes Betlach's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev looks to land a right hand but Betlach moved out of range.
Betlach walks into a jab.
Vesnev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Betlach's head.
Vesnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vesnev lands a nice hook to Betlach's body. Betlach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Betlach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Betlach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesnev manages to avoid it.
Vesnev jabs Betlach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Betlach slips under a jab.
Vesnev swings for the body but Betlach moves out of range.
Vesnev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Betlach scores with a hook to the body. Vesnev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Vesnev finds it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vesnev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vesnev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Betlach tries to avoid it but Vesnev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Betlach to the ground. Betlach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vesnev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Betlach sprawls well initially but Vesnev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vesnev is thwarting Betlach's attempts to control the position.
Betlach tries to roll over but Vesnev keeps him under control.
Betlach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vesnev.
Betlach tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vesnev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Betlach is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev working Betlach over with strikes here.
Vesnev wants to control the pace but Betlach is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesnev dominating with strikes here.
Vesnev unloads with some shots from mount but Betlach bucks and avoids them well.
Vesnev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Betlach can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betlach is looking to get to half guard.
Vesnev with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesnev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vesnev tries to control but Betlach wriggling away.
Betlach has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vesnev's lack of action.
Betlach tries to get to full guard but Vesnev has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vesnev thows a huge punch but Betlach dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Vesnev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Betlach will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vesnev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Betlach rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Betlach.
Betlach digs a good body shot into Vesnev's ribs.
Betlach throws a wild body kick that Vesnev sees coming a mile off.
Betlach walks into a straight right hand from Vesnev.
Betlach misses with a body shot.
Vesnev with a nice cross.
Vesnev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Betlach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vesnev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Betlach is trying to defend but Vesnev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vesnev is looking to pass Betlach's guard but actually Betlach recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vesnev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Betlach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vesnev throws an elbow that misses. Betlach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vesnev's guard. Nice move by Betlach!
Vesnev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vesnev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vesnev trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Betlach trying to control but Vesnev is working from the bottom.
Vesnev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Yury Vesnev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vesnev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betlach.
Vesnev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vesnev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Betlach.
Vesnev drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vesnev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Betlach's guard.
Betlach tries to get to full guard but Vesnev has control of the leg.
Betlach gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev postures up.
Vesnev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Betlach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vesnev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vesnev scoring with punches from side control.
Vesnev trying to control the action but Betlach is working from the bottom.
Betlach looks to move to half guard but instead Vesnev has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vesnev raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vesnev wants to control but instead Betlach manages to regain half guard.
Vesnev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Betlach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Betlach trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vesnev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Betlach is trying to control but Vesnev manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Vesnev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Betlach feints and then cracks Vesnev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vesnev down.
Vesnev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Betlach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vesnev looks to throw a body kick
and Betlach counters with a nice leg kick.
Yury Vesnev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vesnev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vesnev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vesnev clinches up with Betlach and pushes him back against the cage.
Vesnev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesnev lands a hook that snaps the head of Betlach backwards.
Betlach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Betlach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vesnev blocks a head kick by Betlach.
Betlach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Betlach checks a low kick from Vesnev.
A bone on bone clash there as Vesnev blocks the leg kick.
Vesnev scores with a shot to the body.
Betlach lands with a kick to the temple. Vesnev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vesnev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Betlach.
Vesnev lands a nice hook to Betlach's body. Betlach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vesnev feints a jab promting Betlach to slip. Vesnev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Betlach slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vesnev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vesnev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev loads up on a big right hand but Betlach slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Vesnev. Beautiful body shot.
Yury Vesnev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesnev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vesnev scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Vesnev is predictable there
and Betlach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Betlach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Betlach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Betlach cracks Vesnev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vesnev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Betlach was covering up waiting for the punch and Vesnev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vesnev throws a big elbow that misses.
Vevrin Betlach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Betlach's head.
Vesnev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vesnev wants to take a breather but Betlach is having none of it.
Betlach trying to control from the bottom.
Betlach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Betlach has hold of Vesnev's hands but Vesnev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vesnev wants to free his trapped foot but Betlach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vesnev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vesnev throwing shots but Betlach is blocking nicely.
Vesnev thows a huge punch but Betlach dodges it nicely.
Vesnev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesnev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Betlach defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betlach is looking to improve his position.
Vesnev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Betlach has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yury Vesnev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vesnev 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yury Vesnev!
During a confident post fight interview, Yury Vesnev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Myton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myton has chosen Yoyo 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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260 lbs
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245 lbs
36 - 18 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Myton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Bri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Myton.
Myton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myton feints and then cracks Bri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bri down.
Bri misses with a looping right.
Bri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ballas Only in the buildup to the fight.
Bri misses with a double jab.
Bri tries to clinch but Myton moves away
and Myton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bri checks a low kick from Myton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bri is looking to clinch.
Myton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Myton misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bri.
Myton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bri just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myton works Bri's body with a nice hook.
Bri looks to land a left hand but Myton moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Bri.
Myton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Myton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bri lands a hook that snaps the head of Myton backwards.
It looks like Cedric Myton has been cut.
Myton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myton has a couple of punches blocked by Bri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bri tries a body shot but Myton blocks it.
Bri scores with a hook to the body.
Bri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myton is trying to break the clinch but Bri has him pressed against the cage.
Myton is trying to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Myton.
Myton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bri fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri prevents Myton from breaking the clinch.
Bri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myton's elbow.
Bri tries a body shot but Myton blocks it.
Myton tries to work over Bri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bri misses with the head strike.
Bri swings wildly with an uppercut but Myton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myton tries a body shot but Bri blocks it.
Myton controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myton continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Myton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bri.
Bri misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bri pushes Myton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myton blocks an uppercut.
Myton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Seaville Bri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cedric Myton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bri scores with a jab. Myton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bri lands with an overhand left.
Bri moves in looking to clinch but Myton pushes him off.
Myton pushes Bri away with a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Bri blocks the low kick.
Myton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bri throws a jab but it's blocked by Myton.
Bri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bri scores with a hook to the body. Myton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Myton.
Bri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bri.
Bri digs a right hand underneath Myton's ribcage. Myton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bri prevents a body shot from Myton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri tries a body shot but Myton blocks it.
Myton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myton tries to circle away but Bri has him pinned against the cage.
Myton presses Bri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Myton.
A right hook to the body lands for Myton.
Bri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myton takes a shot to the head.
Bri working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myton stalling against the cage.
Bri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bri can't find room to land a body shot as Myton controls the action.
Myton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Bri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Myton.
Bri cracks Myton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bri scores with a nice head shot.
Bri throws a hook but Myton avoids it easily.
Myton throws a right hand that Bri ducks under and follows up with a left that Bri also avoids with ease.
Bri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myton misses with a wild body shot.
Cedric Myton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bri tries to clinch but Myton is having none of it.
Myton thows a leg kick but Bri checks it
and Bri moves into the clinch.
Myton breaks the clinch.
Bri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myton wants to land a leg kick but Bri is out of range.
Bri gets a clinch.
Bri misses with a body punch.
Myton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Myton.
Myton slows down the pace here.
Myton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bri is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bri tries to throw a body punch but Myton avoids it by throwing Bri back against the cage.
Bri throws a punch but it's blocked by Myton.
Myton prevents a body shot from Bri.
Myton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Cedric Myton's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Bri.
Myton blocks the elbow strike.
Bri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Seaville Bri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cedric Myton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Myton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bri.
Bri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myton misses with a jab to the body
and Bri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bri blocks an uppercut.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Myton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myton.
Bri scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Myton.
Myton blocks a body shot from Bri.
Seaville Bri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Myton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Myton prevents a body shot from Bri.
Myton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bri or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bri lands the left hand.
Myton staying out of range there.
Bri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bri tries to close the distance and clinch but Myton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Myton slams his shin into Bri's torso.
Bri throws a series of punches but Myton avoids them all with ease.
Bri avoids the body shot from Myton.
Myton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bri manages to avoid it.
Myton lands a leg kick that knocks Bri off balance momentarily.
Cedric Myton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seaville Bri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bri misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bri was well out of range. Poor timing from Myton.
Bri thows a body shot but no joy.
Myton misses the jab.
Bri misses with a hook. Myton ducked under it nicely.
Myton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Myton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Myton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bri catches Myton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Myton.
Myton throws a sloppy head kick and Bri moves out of range easily.
Cedric Myton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Myton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myton tries to break free but Bri pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Myton.
Myton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bri misses with a punch to the body.
Bri lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Bri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bri.
Myton is trying to stall.
Myton misses with a punch to the body.
Bri prevents Myton from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myton has a couple of punches blocked by Bri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myton.
A short body shot lands from Myton as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Myton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seaville Bri!
Seaville Bri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski has chosen Stratosphere as his entrance music. Chan-Sung Jung had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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32
138 lbs
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141 lbs
28 - 3 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chan-Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajewski works the jab nicely.
Jung drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gajewski sneaks back into half guard.
Gajewski 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.
Gajewski trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up.
Jung trying to control the pace.
Gajewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jung misses with a head shot. Gajewski uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung postures up in Gajewski's guard and throws a big left but Gajewski blocks it.
Jung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Gajewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chan-Sung Jung just wasn't active enough.
Gajewski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jung misses with an uppercut.
Jung lands a leg kick that knocks Gajewski off balance momentarily.
Gajewski lands with a straight right. Jung didn't see that one coming.
Jung throws a leg kick but Gajewski moved away.
Jung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gajewski misses the shot to the body.
Gajewski ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung lands a front kick.
Gajewski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jung has time to react.
Gajewski tries to sprawl but Jung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gajewski is trying to maintain the position but Jung is very close to passing his half guard.
Gajewski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Jung'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.
Gajewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung postures up.
Jung postures up in Gajewski's guard and throws a big left but Gajewski blocks it.
Jung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gajewski is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gajewski wants to hit a switch here but Jung passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gajewski there!
Gajewski tries to hold on but Jung postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung working Gajewski over with strikes here.
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 Chan-Sung Jung will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jung scores with a jab.
Gajewski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gajewski scores with a hook.
Jung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gajewski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gajewski feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gajewski can pounce on him.
Jung lands with a straight right. Gajewski didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gajewski misses with a wild body shot.
Gajewski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jung throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Gajewski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jung fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jung.
Jung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gajewski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gajewski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jung momentarily.
Gajewski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jung throws an off balance right hand
and Gajewski counters with an inside leg kick.
Jung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jung.
Jung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gajewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jung throws a hook but Gajewski blocks it.
Gajewski looks to land a left hand but Jung moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Gajewski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gajewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jung somewhat.
Gajewski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gajewski. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gajewski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Gajewski blocks the low kick.
Jung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jung thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gajewski if he has to take too many more of those.
Gajewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jung throws a shot to the body.
Jung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung throws a hook but Gajewski avoids it easily.
Gajewski shoots in for a takedown but Jung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gajewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Jung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gajewski manages to avoid it.
Gajewski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chan-Sung Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gajewski.
Jung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gajewski moves out of range of the body kick.
Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gajewski.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Gajewski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan-Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gajewski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jung clobbers Gajewski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gajewski thuds his right hand into Jung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan-Sung Jung dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gajewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jung lands a really nice looking cross but Gajewski seems unphased.
Gajewski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jung.
Gajewski takes one to the chin there.
Jung moves out of range of the body kick.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gajewski is just out of range.
Jung scores with a jab. Gajewski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gajewski.
Jung scoring well with a low kick there.
Gajewski looks for the body kick but Jung saw that one coming.
Jung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jung throws a right hand that Gajewski ducks under and follows up with a left that Gajewski also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jung is defended easily by Gajewski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gajewski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gajewski swings widly with a right hand
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jung throwing shots but Gajewski is blocking nicely.
Jung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Gajewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gajewski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gajewski!
Chan-Sung Jung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is working to get back to half guard.
Jung looking to control but Gajewski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Jung landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gajewski is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.
Jung controlling his opponent.
Jung lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling from mount.
Jung looking to finish with strikes here!
Gajewski is working to get back to half guard.
Andrzej Gajewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jung tries to control but Gajewski wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski wants to hold on but Jung pushes him away.
Jung trying to control but Gajewski is having none of it.
Jung in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chan-Sung Jung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan-Sung Jung!
Chan-Sung Jung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams. Biggums has chosen ThunderStruck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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42
214 lbs
44 - 15 - 2 |
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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
42 - 15 - 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
44 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc pushes Biggums away with a front kick.
Biggums misses with a shot to the body
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
LeBlanc digs a good body shot into Biggums's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LeBlanc. Biggums shrugs it off though.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggums moves away.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Biggums moves out of range easily.
Biggums defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggums thumps LeBlanc with a low kick.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums is looking to slow LeBlanc down with leg kicks.
LeBlanc stalks Biggums and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Biggums's face. Biggums staggers backwards, shaken.
LeBlanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to land a leg kick but Biggums saw it coming and moves away.
Biggums blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBlanc can pounce on him.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggums.
Biggums moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LeBlanc is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Biggums is predictable there
and LeBlanc counters with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Biggums.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Biggums throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Biggums as he connects with a hook.
Biggums dips to his left and cracks LeBlanc with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Biggums 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick
so Biggums counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Biggums wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggums is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggums.
LeBlanc being controlled here, momentarily.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but LeBlanc is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biggums throwing strikes but missing.
Biggums throws an elbow that misses. LeBlanc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biggums's guard. Nice move by LeBlanc!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeBlanc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggums had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBlanc defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biggums swings away with a body shot that misses
and LeBlanc finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No luck for Biggums with that takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as LeBlanc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggums.
A shot to the liver by Biggums. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggums needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot that sends Biggums's belly button to the back.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Biggums moves out of range.
Biggums walks into a stiff left hand from LeBlanc.
Biggums keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggums misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc misses with a hook. Biggums ducked under it nicely.
Biggums connects with a looping right hand.
Biggums tries to move into range but LeBlanc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeRoy LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Biggums sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Biggums throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Biggums swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biggums digs a good body shot into LeBlanc's ribs.
Biggums looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggums was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biggums checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick
and Biggums decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggums.
Biggums working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biggums looking to sit in guard and control but LeBlanc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biggums's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBlanc defends it easily.
LeBlanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biggums looking for a guillotine here but LeBlanc defends easily.
Biggums has his foot on LeBlanc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeBlanc works his way back into a safe position though.
Biggums is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is looking for a triangle here but LeBlanc uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Biggums is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.
LeBlanc stands up and we're back to a striking position.
LeBlanc lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Biggums moves out of range.
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 LeRoy LeBlanc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Biggums moved out of range nicely.
Biggums ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biggums lands with a hook. LeBlanc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBlanc. That snapped Biggums's head back.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
Biggums throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
Biggums with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Biggums avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Biggums waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBlanc.
LeBlanc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Biggums.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggums.
Biggums feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
LeRoy LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc cracks Biggums with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc thows a body shot but no joy.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggums throws a body kick that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a series of strikes. Biggums will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biggums throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches LeBlanc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Biggums postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Biggums working the ground and pound but LeBlanc is defending the strikes.
Biggums with the ground and pound but LeBlanc regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyrone Biggums has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biggums not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biggums throws a strike but LeBlanc avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Biggums postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biggums lands a couple of digs.
Biggums is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Biggums throwing strikes from guard but LeBlanc blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggums working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biggums distracts LeBlanc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeBlanc slips under a jab.
LeBlanc throws a wild body kick that Biggums sees coming a mile off.
Biggums takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LeBlanc feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggums's calf.
LeBlanc throws a push kick but Biggums slaps the foot to one side.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biggums is able to avoid easily.
Biggums chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc defending well as Biggums loads up on a big left hand.
Biggums has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biggums is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
Biggums moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeBlanc throws a low kick, looking for Biggums's leg but Biggums calmly moves out of range.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Biggums counters with a takedown into side control.
LeBlanc takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
LeBlanc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Biggums off and has taken his back!
Biggums rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is trying to maintain the position but LeBlanc is very close to passing his half guard.
Biggums is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biggums controlling the position for now.
LeBlanc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biggums tries to kick LeBlanc off but LeBlanc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick
and Biggums counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for LeBlanc!
Biggums trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to take a breather but LeBlanc manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Biggums.
Biggums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
Biggums prevents LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biggums is looking to advance position but LeBlanc has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
LeBlanc stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Biggums moves forwards but LeBlanc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Biggums thuds a left hand into LeBlanc's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggums.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tyrone Biggums will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
LeBlanc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biggums looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biggums throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a leg kick.
Biggums throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Biggums with that takedown attempt.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biggums has time to react.
LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc with a jab.
LeBlanc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums lands with a good body shot.
Biggums lands a jab to LeBlanc's midsection.
Biggums walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeBlanc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biggums.
Biggums takes one to the chin there.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biggums counters with a takedown into side control.
Biggums is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Biggums throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Biggums.
Biggums sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LeBlanc is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Biggums sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LeBlanc is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Biggums tries for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending well.
Biggums in side control, throwing shots but LeBlanc defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Biggums are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Biggums are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Biggums working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Biggums seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
LeBlanc regains half guard there - taking advantage of Biggums's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Biggums lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biggums lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Biggums throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biggums looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LeBlanc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Biggums tries to pass the half guard into mount. LeBlanc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biggums 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 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tyrone Biggums!
Tyrone Biggums is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tyrone Biggums decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with the body kick
and Biller counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Biller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biller stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie is trying to keep Biller in close.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biller manages to get himself to full guard.
Biller striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Biller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biller defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Biller tries to pass.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Biller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Biller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Biller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie pushes down on Biller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Biller gets full guard.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Biller has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Biller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Biller let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Anarchy MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Biller landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Biller is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Biller tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie gets to mount! Biller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sten Biller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biller is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Biller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Biller's head.
Biller forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Biller can't get the takedown.
Biller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Ricardo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Biller looking for a takedown.
Biller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie digs a right hand into Biller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biller's gas tank.
Biller misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie pushes Biller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Biller is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biller backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie has hold of one of Biller's legs. Biller is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biller has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biller working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ricardo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie looking to control but Biller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Biller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Biller wants to escape the position.
Biller is trapped and Gracie is scoring with shots to the head and body.
I really don't envy Biller right now.
Gracie lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Biller is in bad spot here.
Biller has hold of Gracie's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gracie lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Biller is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Gracie throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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26
147 lbs
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26
149 lbs
14 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Connemara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Connemara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Connemara swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Connemara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Connemara jabs at Kersikov's body.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Connemara's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Connemara is looking to clinch.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Connemara is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Connemara is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Connemara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Connemara.
Connemara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Connemara walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Connemara closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Kersikov is leaning against Connemara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov jumps guard but Connemara stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Connemara fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connemara swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara breaks from the clinch.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Connemara is looking to score with low kicks.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Connemara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Connemara tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Connemara!
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connemara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Connemara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connemara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connemara lands with a nice body punch.
Connemara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Connemara misses with a wild body shot.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Connemara counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
Connemara stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jameson Connemara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Connemara counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Connemara 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Connemara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Connemara's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Connemara holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connemara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Connemara.
Connemara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Connemara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connemara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Connemara wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Connemara is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Connemara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Connemara's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara manages to get to full guard.
Connemara keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connemara keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connemara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roman Kersikov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Connemara.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connemara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Connemara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
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!
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Connemara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connemara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kersikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Connemara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Connemara's guard.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Connemara reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard.
Connemara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to keep Connemara in close.
Connemara is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov working for submissions but it's allowed Connemara to get to half guard.
Connemara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connemara wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Connemara wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connemara wants to clinch
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Connemara seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Connemara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Connemara is keeping the position.
Connemara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Connemara keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov postures up in Connemara's guard and throws a big left but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Connemara moves into the clinch.
Connemara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Connemara.
Connemara is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Connemara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Connemara.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connemara working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Connemara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Connemara.
Connemara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kersikov looking for subs off his back but Connemara has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Connemara trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Connemara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Connemara stands up from half guard.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a big shot that misses.
Connemara slips under a jab.
Connemara misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Connemara won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connemara keeps working.
Kersikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connemara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kersikov but great work by Connemara.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Connemara trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connemara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Connemara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Connemara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Connemara misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Connemara.
Connemara throws a leg kick
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connemara is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Connemara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Connemara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov working a defensive guard but Connemara passes into half guard.
Kersikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Connemara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Connemara is working away from the top position though.
Connemara wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Connemara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Connemara sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Connemara in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Connemara misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Connemara won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Connemara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Connemara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Kersikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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!
Connemara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Connemara prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov is putting a hurting on Connemara here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Connemara stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Connemara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connemara. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Connemara clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
Connemara throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov cracks Connemara with a solid left hand.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connemara is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connemara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov passes to side control.
Jameson Connemara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Connemara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is putting a hurting on Connemara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kersikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Connemara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Connemara tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back.
Connemara is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Connemara buck him off.
Connemara covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Connemara is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Connemara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kersikov.
Kersikov unloads with some shots from mount but Connemara bucks and avoids them well.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connemara is looking to escape.
Kersikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connemara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connemara tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Connemara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount and Connemara is in trouble!
Kersikov with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Connemara to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov cracks Connemara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kersikov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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