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SFC 57: Demitri vs. Jody PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Koljatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koljatti comes to the cage accompanied by Black Label Society - Fire It Up. Alexander Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kullervo Koljatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koljatti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Koljatti clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Koljatti stalls.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Koljatti.
Koljatti keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koljatti pulls guard successfully.
Koljatti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koljatti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Koljatti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Koljatti moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Koljatti raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koljatti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Koljatti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koljatti punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koljatti working Smith over with strikes here.
Koljatti lands a couple of good shots and Smith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koljatti lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Koljatti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koljatti is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koljatti lands shots from the back.
Koljatti has good solid back control here.
Koljatti lands a shot to the body.
Koljatti lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Smith is trapped and Koljatti is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Koljatti scores with punches to the body.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Koljatti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Koljatti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Smith is trying to remain composed but Koljatti is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Koljatti is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Koljatti is working the ground and pound. Can Smith escape?
Can Smith hold on?! Koljatti is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Koljatti.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koljatti is punishing Smith with some ground and pound.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koljatti looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith is rocked!
Koljatti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Smith looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koljatti controlling from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kullervo Koljatti just wasn't active enough.
Koljatti has managed to clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Koljatti stalling the fight.
Koljatti has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Smith - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Koljatti, and another! Smith is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kullervo Koljatti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milos Dragan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face The Pain - Stemm. Karamyenyan has chosen Saw Theme - Bonecrusher ft. Lil Jon as his entrance music. Milos Dragan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milos Dragan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahan Karamyenyan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragan tests Karamyenyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut.
Karamyenyan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dragan misses with the combination.
Karamyenyan drops Dragan with a beautiful combination! Dragan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karamyenyan is looking for the KO!
It looks like Milos Dragan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragan misses with a two punch combination.
Dragan takes a swing at Karamyenyan's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karamyenyan.
Sloppy strikes from Dragan. Those never looked like landing.
Look low, kick high! Karamyenyan uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dragan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Karamyenyan is absolutely delighted - when Dragan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vahan Karamyenyan!
Vahan Karamyenyan took some time post fight to say the following; 'In the films the good guy always wins, but this is one bad guy who ain't gonna lose. I'm waiting for next opponent to beat.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikita Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko wants to clinch.
Klitschko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz thuds his right hand into Klitschko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Klitschko ducks down to avoid it.
Klitschko slips under a jab.
Klitschko throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Klitschko is looking to clinch.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Klitschko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klitschko tries to clinch up.
Klitschko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Klitschko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klitschko tries to clinch up.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klitschko at a distance.
Klitschko tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Klitschko is looking to clinch.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klitschko tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klitschko is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Klitschko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Klitschko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klitschko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klitschko doesn't seem phased though.
Klitschko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Klitschko wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Klitschko ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Klitschko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Klitschko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klitschko wants to clinch.
Klitschko slips under a jab.
Klitschko tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Klitschko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klitschko has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klitschko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Klitschko is controlling the position.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Klitschko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Klitschko avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Klitschko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Klitschko keeps him there for the moment.
Klitschko gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Klitschko won't allow it.
Diaz letting Klitschko take a breather here.
Klitschko tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klitschko blocks a body shot from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klitschko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klitschko can turn it around.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikita Klitschko.
Klitschko doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Klitschko is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Klitschko is out of range.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko has managed to clinch.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Klitschko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klitschko blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Klitschko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klitschko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Klitschko has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Klitschko taking a breather.
Klitschko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikita Klitschko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klitschko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klitschko.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko gets a clinch.
Klitschko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikita Klitschko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klitschko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Nikita Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klitschko throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Klitschko avoids it well.
Diaz throws a body punch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Klitschko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nate Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Klitschko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klitschko clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Klitschko.
Klitschko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klitschko lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Klitschko is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klitschko has his back to the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klitschko misses with a punch to the body.
Nikita Klitschko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Klitschko has Diaz pressed against the cage.
Klitschko scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Klitschko is controlling him.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klitschko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko lands a left hand.
Diaz tries to work over Klitschko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klitschko scores a nice knee to the body.
Klitschko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Klitschko trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Klitschko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Klitschko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klitschko taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikita Klitschko.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Klitschko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klitschko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klitschko moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Klitschko tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Klitschko doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Klitschko moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Klitschko doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Klitschko tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz punishes Klitschko's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klitschko.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klitschko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Klitschko.
Klitschko doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Klitschko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Klitschko.
Klitschko slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Klitschko with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Klitschko instigates a clinch.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Klitschko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klitschko's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Klitschko tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klitschko's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Klitschko is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz letting Klitschko take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikita Klitschko.
Klitschko clinches up against the cage.
Klitschko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Klitschko keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
Klitschko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikita Klitschko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Klitschko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klitschko looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Klitschko trying to control the position but instead, Diaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klitschko into the cage.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Klitschko.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Klitschko avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Klitschko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz wants to break free but Klitschko has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klitschko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klitschko has Diaz pushed against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klitschko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Klitschko tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klitschko trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Klitschko missing with knees to the body.
Klitschko scores with a hook to the body.
Klitschko is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klitschko has his back to the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz tries to work over Klitschko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klitschko blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz wants to break free but Klitschko has control.
Klitschko stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klitschko stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikita Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klitschko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klitschko avoiding damage.
Klitschko lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klitschko slows down the pace here.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Klitschko won't allow it.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikita Klitschko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Klitschko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klitschko cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Klitschko cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Klitschko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Klitschko stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klitschko has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klitschko has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klitschko.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikita Klitschko.
Klitschko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Klitschko tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klitschko misses with a leg kick.
Klitschko wants to clinch.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Klitschko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klitschko is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klitschko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Klitschko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klitschko 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikita Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Maclean Rooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galu Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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217 lbs
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210 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Maclean Rooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galu Li!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Maclean Rooke sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li drives through and clinches with Maclean Rooke against the cage.
Maclean Rooke lands a nice uppercut.
Li is trying to pull guard but Maclean Rooke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Li has Maclean Rooke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maclean Rooke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper Maclean Rooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Maclean Rooke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maclean Rooke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maclean Rooke has Li pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maclean Rooke for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Maclean Rooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maclean Rooke wants to get up but he can't break Li's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maclean Rooke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li has a closed guard, preventing Maclean Rooke from standing up.
Maclean Rooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maclean Rooke wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Maclean Rooke postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
Maclean Rooke controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maclean Rooke wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Maclean Rooke is proving a slippery customer.
Maclean Rooke wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Maclean Rooke tries to stand but Li is controlling from the bottom.
Maclean Rooke won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maclean Rooke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Li is refusing to be controlled, as Maclean Rooke sits in half guard.
Li has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Li tries to get to full guard but Maclean Rooke has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maclean Rooke is pressing down on Li's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li is holding on for now.
Li wants to control but Maclean Rooke is keeping busy.
Li is looking to get back to full guard here but Maclean Rooke has managed to pass to side control instead.
Li tries to bench press Maclean Rooke off him but Maclean Rooke keeps the position.
Li regains half guard.
Maclean Rooke prevents Li from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maclean Rooke in particular looking to stall.
Maclean Rooke wants to stand but Li has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li has his foot on Maclean Rooke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maclean Rooke works his way back into a safe position though.
Maclean Rooke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li keeping moving, preventing Maclean Rooke from controlling successfully.
Maclean Rooke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maclean Rooke trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper Maclean Rooke has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maclean Rooke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
Sloppy strikes from Maclean Rooke. Those never looked like landing.
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 Cooper Maclean Rooke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maclean Rooke!
It looks like Galu Li has been cut.
We've been told by Maclean Rooke's head coaches at Game Of Thrones MMA. LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Maclean Rooke finds it's way through Li's defenses.
Maclean Rooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maclean Rooke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maclean Rooke manages to break the clinch.
Maclean Rooke has Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Maclean Rooke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li jumps guard but Maclean Rooke stands there with Li around his waist. Li gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maclean Rooke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maclean Rooke wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li being controlled here momentarily.
Li trying to control but Maclean Rooke is working from the bottom.
Li wants to pass the guard but Maclean Rooke is keeping the position.
Li is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Galu Li.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Maclean Rooke shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Cooper Maclean Rooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Maclean Rooke misses with a looping left.
Maclean Rooke closes the distance and clinches.
Maclean Rooke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li is trying to pull guard but Maclean Rooke has him pressed against the cage.
Maclean Rooke has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Maclean Rooke misses with a knee strike.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maclean Rooke is keeping busy.
Li is trying to pull guard but Maclean Rooke has him pressed against the cage.
Maclean Rooke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maclean Rooke looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maclean Rooke misses with some punches.
Li stalling in the clinch but Maclean Rooke improves position.
Maclean Rooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maclean Rooke looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Maclean Rooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maclean Rooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Maclean Rooke tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Maclean Rooke misses with a knee to the head.
Maclean Rooke misses with a knee to the head.
Maclean Rooke dodges an elbow strike from Li.
Maclean Rooke misses with a knee to the head.
Maclean Rooke is trying to trip Li. He has hold of a leg but Li is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maclean Rooke persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Maclean Rooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclean Rooke is posturing up here but Li has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Maclean Rooke tries to roll out but it's too tight and Maclean Rooke has to tap! Slick submission there by Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galu Li!
A relieved looking Galu Li thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Robert Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Francisco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaxon Robert Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campbell.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Francisco.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Francisco tries for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Francisco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Francisco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Campbell, who protects the arm well.
Francisco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Campbell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campbell tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Francisco's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
My spies in LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS inform me that Francisco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Francisco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Francisco eventually gives up the hold.
Francisco decides to stand and escape the position.
Campbell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Campbell. Campbell obviously looking to wear him down.
Campbell lands a right hook to the body.
Jaxon Robert Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Francisco.
Campbell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Francisco.
Campbell scores with a leg kick.
Campbell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell lands with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Campbell.
Francisco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campbell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Francisco scrambles back to his feet.
Campbell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Francisco moves out of range of the leg kick from Campbell.
Campbell tries to land a leg kick but Francisco saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.
Campbell lands a leg kick that knocks Francisco off balance momentarily.
Francisco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Campbell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Campbell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Campbell misses.
Campbell jabs Francisco right on the nose. Francisco blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Campbell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francisco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campbell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands with a kick to the temple. Francisco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Daniel Francisco has been cut.
Francisco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a leg kick.
Campbell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Campbell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Campbell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Francisco.
Francisco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Campbell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell tries a low kick but Francisco avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Campbell.
Campbell throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Robert Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Francisco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Campbell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Francisco's calf.
Campbell feints and then cracks Francisco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Francisco down.
A clash of legs there as Francisco blocks the low kick.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
Francisco checks a low kick from Campbell.
Campbell cracks the inside of Francisco's front leg.
Campbell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Francisco checks it well.
Campbell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Campbell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Francisco's hands.
Francisco avoids the head kick by Campbell.
Jaxon Robert Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell scoring well with a low kick there.
Campbell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws a front kick aimed at Francisco's knee but Francisco avoids it well.
Campbell tries a head kick but it misses.
Francisco fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaxon Robert Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Francisco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
Francisco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Campbell.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Campbell.
Campbell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Francisco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Campbell.
Campbell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francisco on the side of the head.
Francisco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Campbell throws a head kick that misses.
Francisco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Campbell did well to prevent Francisco getting side control.
Francisco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Campbell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francisco is working away from the top position though.
Francisco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco with the ground and pound but Campbell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Francisco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campbell is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francisco throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Francisco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francisco tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Francisco passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Francisco sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco works his foot free and advances to mount.
Campbell tries to hold on but Francisco pushes him away.
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francisco on the ground.
Francisco has isolated one of Campbell's arms. Campbell looking to fight him off but Francisco twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Francisco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neptune Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy comes into the arena with Simian Mobile Disco - Sacrifice blaring out of the sound system. Neptune Loveladdy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neptune Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Loveladdy lands.
Loveladdy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hasanov slips a jab from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasanov is just out of range.
Loveladdy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loveladdy connects with a crisp jab.
Loveladdy throws a leg kick which misses Hasanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Hasanov tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Loveladdy as Hasanov shoots in.
Loveladdy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasanov avoids the body shot from Loveladdy.
Hasanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loveladdy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries a body shot but Hasanov blocks it.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loveladdy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Loveladdy - that landed with a thud.
Loveladdy scores with a shot to the side of Hasanov's head.
Loveladdy misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hasanov jumps guard but Loveladdy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neptune Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aflatun Hasanov.
A hook to the body from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loveladdy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands a nice shot to the body.
Loveladdy lands a left hand.
Loveladdy lands a left hand.
Hasanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loveladdy smiles and moves away.
Loveladdy throws a solid leg kick but Hasanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Loveladdy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loveladdy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loveladdy slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loveladdy throws a series of punches but Hasanov moves out of range.
Hasanov has a takedown stuffed.
Hasanov fails with the takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a left to the body.
Loveladdy scores with a jab to the head.
Loveladdy wants to clinch.
Hasanov misses with a takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov avoids the body shot from Loveladdy.
Hasanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hasanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasanov shoots in and drives through. Loveladdy sprawls well.
Loveladdy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasanov avoids the body shot from Loveladdy.
Hasanov tries for a takedown but Loveladdy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neptune Loveladdy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loveladdy scores with a jab. Hasanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hasanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loveladdy circles away.
Loveladdy scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hasanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loveladdy pinned against the cage. Loveladdy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hasanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neptune Loveladdy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hasanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hasanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Loveladdy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loveladdy pushes Hasanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loveladdy lands a right hand.
Loveladdy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loveladdy lands with a light punch inside.
Hasanov jumps guard but Loveladdy stands there with Hasanov around his waist. Hasanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Loveladdy.
Hasanov manages to pull guard.
Loveladdy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hasanov pulls Loveladdy in close to his closed guard and prevents Loveladdy from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
Hasanov keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Neptune Loveladdy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hasanov walks into a jab.
Hasanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hasanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Loveladdy looking for a sweep. Not yet Loveladdy, not yet.
Hasanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loveladdy trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Neptune Loveladdy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hasanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveladdy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasanov darts in looking for a takedown but Loveladdy gets double underhooks and turns Hasanov into the cage.
Neptune Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aflatun Hasanov.
Loveladdy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loveladdy misses with a body punch.
Loveladdy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loveladdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasanov controls his hands.
Loveladdy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy scores with a hook to the body.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loveladdy lands a right hand.
Loveladdy works on Hasanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Loveladdy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
Loveladdy is working Hasanov over against the cage.
Loveladdy is working Hasanov over against the cage.
Hasanov is breathing heavily.
Loveladdy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neptune Loveladdy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loveladdy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasanovs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hasanov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Loveladdy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Loveladdy finish him?
Loveladdy lands with a right to the head.
Hasanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Loveladdy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Loveladdy scores with a hook to the body.
Loveladdy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
Loveladdy dips a shoulder and cracks Hasanov with a mighty uppercut! Hasanov falls back against the cage and Loveladdy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hasanov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Loveladdy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neptune Loveladdy!
In his post fight interview, Neptune Loveladdy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Don Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Defer Taite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Don Pierre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Racionais Mc's A Vida Desafio. Taite has chosen The Days That Never Comes - Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Don Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Defer Taite!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taite has Don Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Taite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Don Pierre working aggressively here.
Don Pierre working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Taite fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Don Pierre as Taite tries to tie him up.
Taite swings wildly with an uppercut but Don Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taite trying to control the position but instead, Don Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taite into the cage.
Taite pushes Don Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Don Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Don Pierre misses with an elbow strike.
Don Pierre gets control of Taite's arms and successfully pulls guard. Don Pierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taite controls from within his opponent's guard.
Don Pierre looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Don Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taite has managed to get both his arms back between Don Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Taite trying to control but Don Pierre is working from the bottom.
Don Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taite is one step ahead there.
Don Pierre trying to control the position.
Taite trying to control but Don Pierre is working from the bottom.
Don Pierre controls Taite momentarily but Taite frees himself.
Don Pierre seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Don Pierre 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Defer Taite wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taite moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Don Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taite blocks an uppercut.
Taite lands a hook that snaps the head of Don Pierre backwards.
Taite misses with a short punch on the inside.
Don Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
Taite looking to slow down the pace here.
Don Pierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taite throws a punch but it's blocked by Don Pierre.
Taite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taite swings wildly with an uppercut but Don Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taite has Don Pierre pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Don Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Don Pierre jumps guard.
Taite throws a strike but Don Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Don Pierre passes Taite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Don Pierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Don Pierre.
Don Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Taite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Don Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Taite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Don Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Don Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taite is trying to get back to full guard.
Don Pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taite is staying active underneath Don Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taite is trying to get back to full guard.
Don Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Jacques Don Pierre will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taite lands with an overhand left.
Don Pierre fails with the takedown.
Taite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Don Pierre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taite misses with a looping right.
Defer Taite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Don Pierre defending well as Taite loads up on a big left hand.
Don Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taite looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taite struggling a bit here.
Taite is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Don Pierre works to advance to full mount. Taite defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taite wants to control but Don Pierre is having none of it.
Don Pierre controlling from the full mount.
Don Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Don Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Don Pierre with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Taite avoids a series of strikes thrown by Don Pierre.
Taite takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taite is rocked!
Don Pierre postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Taite badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Don Pierre around the waist but Don Pierre pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Don Pierre is the winner by TKO! Don Pierre jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Don Pierre!
Jacques Don Pierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chinzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.
Machida misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunter doesn't seem phased though.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Chinzo Machida has been cut.
Machida is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunter presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida tries to circle away but Hunter has him pinned against the cage.
Hunter has Machida pushed against the cage.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hunter has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Hunter lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Machida misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dark Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter tries to clinch but Machida moves away
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Hunter rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Machida wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Machida tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinzo Machida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunter clinches.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Hunter, against the cage.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Hunter's head back.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Dark Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dark Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter has managed to clinch.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Machida gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Machida letting Hunter take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Hunter.
Hunter is stalling here.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Hunter prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Hunter, against the cage.
Hunter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter misses with an elbow strike.
Hunter has Machida pressed against the cage, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Hunter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Hunter throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida lands a jab to the head.
Hunter tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Hunter lands the left hand.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Hunter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunter throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunter doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chinzo Machida's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter stalls.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Machida is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Machida works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunter clinches.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the cage.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but Hunter has the dominant position.
Machida is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is trying to break free.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chinzo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dark Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dark Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter tries to stall but Machida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Hunter!
Post fight, Dark Hunter stared into the camera and said 'Another LOD fighter bites the dust!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jody Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Borschtanoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Darude - Sandstorm. The key to victory for Demitri Borschtanoff has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jody Felterbush!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borschtanoff blocks a head kick by Felterbush.
Borschtanoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Felterbush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Felterbush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Felterbush working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felterbush is thwarting Borschtanoff's attempts to control the position.
Felterbush throwing shots but Borschtanoff is blocking nicely.
Felterbush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Felterbush is pressing down on Borschtanoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borschtanoff is holding on for now.
Borschtanoff is not content to let Felterbush control the position.
Borschtanoff gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush stopping the sweep attempt from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borschtanoff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Felterbush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Felterbush slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borschtanoff throwing shots but Felterbush is blocking nicely.
Borschtanoff trying to control the action but Felterbush is working from the bottom.
Borschtanoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Felterbush trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borschtanoff is thwarting Felterbush's attempts to control the position.
Borschtanoff content to control rather than advance.
Borschtanoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borschtanoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felterbush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Felterbush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borschtanoff won't allow Felterbush to sweep him here.
Felterbush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borschtanoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borschtanoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Felterbush has wrist control.
Borschtanoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Felterbush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borschtanoff has managed to get both his arms back between Felterbush's legs - danger averted.
Borschtanoff stopping the sweep attempt from Felterbush.
Felterbush keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Borschtanoff wants to pass the guard but Felterbush is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff trying to control but Felterbush is working from the bottom.
Felterbush has his foot on Borschtanoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borschtanoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Borschtanoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felterbush is keeping the position for now.
Borschtanoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Felterbush pushes a forearm under Borschtanoff's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Borschtanoff is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jody Felterbush!
Jody Felterbush is the new lightweight champion!
Jody Felterbush thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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