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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Sved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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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 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Svend Sved!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sved has managed to clinch.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Sved.
Clark tries to work over Sved's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark is looking to control Sved's arms but Sved gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clark has his back to the cage.
Sved tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Sved looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark gets through Sved's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark avoiding damage.
Sved creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sved looking to stall.
Sved misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Sved controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Sved.
Clark blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sved throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Sved goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sved creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sved manages to break the clinch.
Sved tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sved 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 Clark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sved closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Sved.
Clark prevents a body shot from Sved.
Sved tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Sved doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Sved.
Clark trying to stall but Sved improves his position.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark slows down the pace here.
Clark lands a hook that snaps the head of Sved backwards.
Sved swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sved displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Sved is looking to control Clark's arms but Clark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sved has his back to the cage.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Sved breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sved takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sved tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved instigates a clinch.
Sved takes a shot to the head.
Sved tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Clark tries to circle away but Sved has him pinned against the cage.
Sved stalling.
Sved looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sved's elbow.
Clark prevents a body shot from Sved.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sved tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sved misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sved throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sved.
Sved trying to stall but Clark improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is leaning against Sved and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sved has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Clark has Sved pressed against the cage, preventing Sved from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sved with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sved tries to score a body lock takedown but Clark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clark is trying to maintain a safe position but Sved gets an underhook and turns Clark into the cage.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Sved.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sved cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Sved misses with a body punch.
Clark pushes Sved back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sved throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
Sved misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sved comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Svend Sved will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sved closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sved wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Sved slips under a jab from Clark.
Sved tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sved has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sved throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Sved.
Sved doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Clark.
Sved looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Svend Sved seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sved fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sved tries to clinch
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sved takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Sved is just out of range.
Sved is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sved is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sved wants to clinch.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Sved.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sved tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sved tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a three punch combo that has Sved backing up. Sved nods at Clark to acknowledge the strikes.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sved moves away.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Sved.
Sved wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sved looks to clinch
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sved is rocked!
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sved can do to turn this around?
Sved darts in trying to clinch
and Clark counters with a crisp right that sends Sved to the canvas! Clark follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Clark!
Jack Clark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Petty - Won't Back Down. Homer Jaysimpson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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179 lbs
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203 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Jaysimpson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaysimpson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brody cracks Jaysimpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaysimpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brody is fending him off so far but Jaysimpson persists. Nope, Brody circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaysimpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brody swivels and escapes.
We've been hearing reports that Brody has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jaysimpson dodges the punch combination from Brody.
Brody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaysimpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brody counters with a leg kick.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a double leg but Brody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab by Brody.
Jaysimpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brody counters with a crisp one two that drops Jaysimpson! Brody thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jaysimpson to his feet! Jaysimpson is in big trouble!
Jaysimpson is rocked!
Jaysimpson looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brody cracks Jaysimpson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jaysimpson falls backwards against the cage. Brody follows up with more strikes that drop Jaysimpson to his knees. Brody keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jaysimpson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Brody!
Frank Brody took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arial Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rin comes to the cage accompanied by Death Before Dishonor. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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191 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Rin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arial Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to land a right hand but Rin moved out of range.
Rin checks a low kick from Jones.
A leg kick checked by Rin.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Rin's head.
Rin walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rin misses the body punch
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rin presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Rin.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Rin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
A body shot lands from Rin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rin looking to stall.
Jones tries to work over Rin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rin wants to stall.
Rin misses with a body punch.
Rin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Rin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rin controls the action.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Rin tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Rin back against the cage.
Rin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rin lands a body shot.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rin controls the action.
Jones lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Rin tries to tie him up.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Rin tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones working aggressively here.
Rin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Rin - that landed with a thud.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Rin avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Rin slows down the pace here.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Rin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rin controls his hands.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rin.
Rin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rin lands with a left to the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rin.
Rin misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Rin.
Jones tries to stall but Rin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones scores with the left hand. Rin knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rin lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Rin.
Jones jabs Rin right on the nose. Rin blinks but takes it well.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Rin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Arial Jones has been cut.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rin pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Rin thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rin is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rin to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is not content to let Rin control the position.
Rin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones trying to hold on to Rin's head to control him but Rin postures up.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Rin isn't that keen on the idea.
Rin avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Rin with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rin defends easily.
Rin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Rin from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rin is one step ahead there.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rin.
Jones keeping full guard, as Rin tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones working for a triangle but Rin defends it easily.
Rin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rin is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arial Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rin is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Rin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones scores with a head kick. Rin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Jones.
Rin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Rin throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Rin moves his leg out of the way.
Rin lands a body shot.
Arial Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Rin moved away.
Jones defending well as Rin loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arial Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a leg kick but Rin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones clobbers Rin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Rin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Rin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rin.
Kaito Rin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones wants to control but Rin postures up.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rin working the ground and pound.
Rin working the ground and pound.
Rin working the ground and pound.
Rin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Rin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here.
Rin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rin wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones has his hands on Rin's head, controlling the position.
Rin throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Rin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rin looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rin looking to control.
Rin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones passes into half guard.
Rin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arial Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Su han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov comes into the arena with BLUNT - Raggae All Day blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kong Su han!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Su han takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Su han looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kharitonov is fending him off so far but Su han persists. Nope, Kharitonov circles away and we're back to standing.
Su han changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Su han avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Su han has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Su han fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kharitonov sprawls well initially but Su han persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Su han slows the pace down in half guard.
Su han is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kharitonov trying to hold on to Su han's head to control him but Su han postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Su han is trying to work for a kimura but Kharitonov is defending well.
Kharitonov tries to roll over but Su han keeps him under control.
Su han is thwarting Kharitonov's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kharitonov is not content to let Su han control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Su han shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Su han was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Su han tries to stand but Kharitonov is controlling his head.
Kharitonov is not content to let Su han control the position.
Su han tries to stand but Kharitonov is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to regain half guard here but Su han keeps moving and retains side control.
Su han trying to control the action but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov trying to remain calm as Su han controls from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Su han wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kharitonov keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kharitonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Su han shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Su han.
Su han shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Su han throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Su han down with leg kicks.
Su han on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Su han.
Su han shoots in but no luck this time.
Kharitonov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Su han looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Su han checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Su han throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kharitonov's waist but Kharitonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Su han off to one side.
Kharitonov throws a low kick, looking for Su han's leg but Su han calmly moves out of range.
Kharitonov is looking to chop away at Su han's legs.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Su han manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov throws a front kick aimed at Su han's knee but Su han avoids it well.
Su han bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kharitonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Su han swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharitonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vladimir Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Su han swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Su han looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to slow Su han down by chopping away at his legs.
Kharitonov scores with a jab.
A jab from Kharitonov misses.
Su han on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Su han tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Su han looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Su han.
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Su han. That did some damage!
Su han shoots in for a double leg but Kharitonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kharitonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kharitonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Su han, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kharitonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Su han can do to turn this around?
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharitonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Su han wants to clinch.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Su han avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
Kharitonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Su han misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kharitonov cracks Su han with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but Su han is out of range.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Su han, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Su han paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kharitonov thows a leg kick but Su han checks it
and Su han counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Su han.
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.
Su han manages to break the clinch.
Su han shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Kharitonov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Su han manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Su han blocks a low kick nicely.
Su han looks for a takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well.
Su han avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a lazy right hand but Su han sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Su han tries to clinch there but Kharitonov circles away.
Kharitonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Su han is out of range.
Kharitonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Su han's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but Su han is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Su han checks a leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Su han checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kharitonov looks for the body kick but Su han saw that one coming.
Su han swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kharitonov counters with a body kick that stops Su han in his tracks momentarily.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown.
Su han takes a kick to the side of the head.
Su han darts in looking for a takedown but Kharitonov gets double underhooks and turns Su han into the cage.
Su han wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Su han checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Su han checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Su han tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov darts in and clinches Su han up against the cage.
Kharitonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Su han walks away with a smile on his face. Kharitonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Su han tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
Kong Su han is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharitonov tries to score with a low kick but Su han moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Su han rushes Kharitonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Su han tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kharitonov smiles and moves away.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Su han.
Su han avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Su han.
Su han takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Su han.
Su han shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
Su han tries to clinch up but Kharitonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Su han tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Su han swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Su han keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharitonov throws the kick towards the body but Su han avoids it.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but Su han is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Su han avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Su han throws a series of punches but Kharitonov avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Su han checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kharitonov thuds a left hand into Su han's body.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Su han closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Su han is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Su han is looking to stand up but Kharitonov won't let him.
Su han tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.
Kharitonov is pulling down on Su han's head to control his posture.
Kharitonov wants to sweep here but Su han controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Su han trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Su han moves away.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Su han moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov thumps Su han with a low kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Su han shoots in looking for a takedown but Kharitonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Su han's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Su han moved away.
Kong Su han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Su han moves in looking to clinch but Kharitonov pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kharitonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
A victorious Vladimir Kharitonov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zsasz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsasz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Seagull.
Zsasz misses with a looping left.
Seagull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
Zsasz ducks right into an uppercut from Seagull.
Zsasz looks to land a body kick but Seagull moved away.
Zsasz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zsasz throws a leg kick which misses Seagull's front leg but catches the back leg as Seagull tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsasz.
Zsasz keeps the fight on the outside.
Seagull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zsasz misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Seagull blocks a head kick by Zsasz.
Seagull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsasz.
Zsasz blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seagull has time to react.
Zsasz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seagull.
Zsasz swings widly with a right hand
and Seagull counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zsasz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Seagull blocks a jab.
A big right from Zsasz misses.
A clash of legs there as Seagull blocks the low kick.
Zsasz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagull.
Seagull avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seagull tries to move into range but Zsasz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zsasz 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 Seagull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seagull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zsasz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Zsasz misses
enabling Seagull to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz connects with a body shot that sends Seagull's belly button to the back.
Zsasz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zsasz throws the left hand but Seagull avoids the punch 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!
Seagull cracks the inside of Zsasz's front leg.
Zsasz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsasz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Seagull counters with a body kick that stops Zsasz in his tracks momentarily.
Zsasz misses with a low kick.
Seagull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seagull throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zsasz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seagull tries to clinch but Zsasz is having none of it.
Zsasz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seagull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. Seagull looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zsasz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seagull slips a straight right by Zsasz.
Seagull lands with a nice body kick.
Zsasz thumps Seagull with a low kick.
Zsasz lands with a good body shot.
Zsasz scores with a shot to the body.
Seagull moves out of range of the body kick.
Zsasz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zsasz is looking to chop away at Seagull's legs.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsasz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz moves out of range of the body kick from Seagull.
Zsasz cracks the inside of Seagull's front leg.
Zsasz throws a solid leg kick but Seagull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsasz.
Seagull checks a leg kick.
Zsasz throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seagull.
Zsasz lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Sevent Seagull has been cut.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that misses.
Seagull walks into a straight right hand from Zsasz.
Zsasz blocks the body kick.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seagull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zsasz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seagull tries to close the distance and clinch but Zsasz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seagull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Zsasz is predictable there
and Seagull counters with a thumping low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zsasz.
Zsasz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagull.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Seagull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seagull blocks a leg kick.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zsasz misses with a shot to the body
and Seagull counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagull moves away.
Zsasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagull is just out of range.
Zsasz misses with a left hand
and Seagull counters with a good, hard body kick but Zsasz shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zsasz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seagull misses with a body kick.
Zsasz cracks Seagull with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zsasz throws a push kick but Seagull slaps the foot to one side.
Zsasz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zsasz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seagull to score with a decent uppercut.
Zsasz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seagull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a big shot that misses.
Zsasz misses with a looping left.
Zsasz misses with an uppercut. Seagull saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsasz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsasz wants to land a leg kick but Seagull is out of range.
Victor Zsasz is winning the standup battle so far.
Seagull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zsasz's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagull avoids the body shot from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Seagull moves out of range easily.
Seagull misses with a body kick.
Zsasz loads up on a big right hand but Seagull slips the punch.
Seagull tries to clinch up.
Zsasz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagull.
Good work by Seagull as he checks the leg kick.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
Seagull throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zsasz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zsasz throws a hook but Seagull blocks it.
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Zsasz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsasz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seagull can do to turn this around?
Zsasz misses with an uppercut.
Zsasz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seagull.
Zsasz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seagull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zsasz scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsasz.
Zsasz blocks a head kick by Seagull.
Seagull tries to land a front kick but Zsasz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zsasz works Seagull's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Seagull.
Seagull misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Seagull finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Seagull throws a shot to the body.
Seagull avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zsasz tries a low kick but Seagull avoids it.
Seagull gets a clinch.
Seagull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seagull.
Seagull pushes Zsasz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zsasz looking to throw knees to the head but Seagull is blocking nicely.
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 Victor Zsasz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsasz.
Zsasz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zsasz misses with a body kick.
Zsasz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zsasz swings for the body but Seagull moves out of range.
Zsasz misses with a hook to the body
and Seagull counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zsasz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Zsasz.
Seagull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zsasz throws an off balance right hand
and Seagull counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Zsasz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zsasz ducks under a wild hook from Seagull.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zsasz 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 Seagull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seagull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zsasz throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull has Zsasz up against the cage in a clinch.
Seagull stalling in the clinch.
Seagull throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsasz.
Seagull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zsasz looking to throw knees to the head but Seagull is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zsasz.
Seagull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zsasz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zsasz throws a head punch that misses.
Seagull throws a head punch that misses.
Zsasz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zsasz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Seagull.
Seagull has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zsasz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seagull can turn it around.
Seagull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zsasz tries to throw a body punch but Seagull avoids it by throwing Zsasz back against the cage.
Zsasz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seagull.
Zsasz throws a punch but it's blocked by Seagull.
Zsasz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sevent Seagull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagull struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsasz controls his hands.
Seagull misses with some punches.
Seagull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zsasz breaks the clinch.
Seagull moves into the clinch successfully.
Zsasz misses with a body punch.
Zsasz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zsasz blocks a body shot from Seagull.
Seagull lands a nice uppercut.
Zsasz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seagull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zsasz backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull is pushing Zsasz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seagull lands with a light punch inside.
Seagull manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Zsasz.
Zsasz blocks an uppercut.
Seagull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seagull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zsasz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zsasz lands a good knee to the midsection. Seagull won't want to take too many of those.
Seagull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seagull throws a head punch that misses.
Seagull throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsasz.
Seagull lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull pushes Zsasz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seagull has Zsasz pressed against the cage, preventing Zsasz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seagull on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Seagull.
Sevent Seagull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seagull on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seagull blocks a body shot from Zsasz.
Seagull working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Seagull fails to land.
Seagull pushes Zsasz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zsasz lands a shoulder strike.
Seagull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seagull is pushing Zsasz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seagull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Victor Zsasz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seagull has a couple of punches blocked by Zsasz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sevent Seagull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zsasz 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Zsasz!
A very excited looking Victor Zsasz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. Jack Fall had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fall fails to land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simengwa enables Fall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simengwa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simengwa wants to sweep but no luck.
Simengwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simengwa looking to control.
Simengwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simengwa working a defensive guard here.
Simengwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simengwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Simengwa, not yet.
Simengwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fall is pushing down on Simengwa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simengwa is fighting to maintain full guard but Fall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simengwa trying to control here.
Simengwa is not content to let Fall control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa is defending against the submission attempts here by Fall.
Fall trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Fall'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.
Fall thows a huge punch but Simengwa dodges it nicely.
Fall stalling.
Simengwa wants to improve his position but Fall is controlling well.
Simengwa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simengwa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simengwa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fall trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simengwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fall's guard.
Fall controlling the position.
Fall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simengwa is one step ahead there.
Simengwa trying to control but Fall is working from the bottom.
Simengwa looking to pass the guard.
Simengwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Fall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa passes into half guard.
Simengwa wants to pass the guard but Fall is defending well.
My spies in Bi-polar Asylum inform me that Simengwa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fall actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa moves nicely into side control.
Fall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simengwa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fall is being controlled here.
Simengwa working away.
Fall is looking to regain half guard here but Simengwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Simengwa working away.
Simengwa trying to control the position but Fall is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall is trying to improve his position.
Fall struggling a bit here.
Simengwa wants to control but Fall is keeping him busy.
Fall looks to move to half guard but instead Simengwa has passed into mount! Damn!
Simengwa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simengwa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fall shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baraka Simengwa 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.
Simengwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simengwa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simengwa looking to control.
Jack Fall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simengwa's head.
Simengwa is trying to control the position but Fall postures up.
Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fall pushing down on Simengwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simengwa is looking to improve his position.
Fall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simengwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fall trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simengwa is trying to maintain the position but Fall is very close to passing his half guard.
Simengwa gets back to full guard.
Fall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simengwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simengwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fall passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simengwa sneaks back into half guard.
Fall wants to control but Simengwa is keeping him busy.
Fall trying to mount his opponent but Simengwa defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simengwa trying to control from the bottom.
Fall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simengwa keeps working.
Simengwa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Simengwa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall wants to advance to full mount but Simengwa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fall trying to control but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simengwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fall pushing down on Simengwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simengwa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simengwa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fall prevents Simengwa from improving his position.
Fall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simengwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fall is working away from the top position though.
Fall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fall misses with a looping left.
Fall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simengwa's guard.
Simengwa has his foot on Fall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fall works his way back into a safe position though.
Fall cracks Simengwa with a solid left hand.
Fall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simengwa is keeping the position for now.
Simengwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fall defends well.
Fall trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simengwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Simengwa is tightening it up a little... Fall has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fall reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fall taps out! Nice BJJ there by Simengwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baraka Simengwa!
Baraka Simengwa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Palowakski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mayo Kermode's chin.
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204 lbs
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220 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Palowakski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palowakski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kermode on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palowakski . Palowakski obviously looking to wear him down.
Palowakski avoids the head kick by Kermode.
Palowakski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kermode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kermode checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Palowakski . Those never looked like landing.
Palowakski scores with a kick to the body.
Palowakski misses with a kick to the body
and Kermode counters with a left and a right that stings Palowakski .
Palowakski swats away the attempt to clinch by Kermode.
Palowakski throws a leg kick but Kermode sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palowakski throws a sloppy head kick and Kermode moves out of range easily.
Palowakski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palowakski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kermode moves out of range as Palowakski strikes.
Palowakski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kermode avoids the head kick by Palowakski .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski thows a leg kick but Kermode checks it
and Kermode counters with a two punch combo.
Kermode closes the distance and clinches.
Kermode misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Palowakski .
Palowakski can't find room to land a body shot as Kermode controls the action.
Kermode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palowakski tries to throw a body punch but Kermode avoids it by throwing Palowakski back against the cage.
Kermode scores with a shot to the side of Palowakski 's head.
Palowakski has a couple of punches blocked by Kermode.
Kermode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palowakski avoids it.
Palowakski tries a body shot but Kermode blocks it.
Palowakski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Kermode.
Palowakski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kermode lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palowakski backwards.
Palowakski is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kermode pushes Palowakski against the cage. Kermode is working some dirty boxing. Kermode pushes off with a quick right hook! Palowakski goes down! Palowakski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kermode moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mayo Kermode!
Our winner, Mayo Kermode, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden's entrance music is Feiticeira by Deftones. A fine choice. Brandon Marsden had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Marsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Marsden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marsden slips under a jab.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Marsden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Marsden has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jones is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Marsden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden retains his lightweight title!
Brandon Marsden looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukacz Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmont comes into the arena with N.W.A - Appetite For Destruction blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukacz Belmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmont slips a straight right by Harbor.
The fighters circling - Belmont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harbor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmont.
Harbor misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Belmont finds it's way through Harbor's defenses.
The fighters circling - Harbor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmont is looking to chop away at Harbor's legs.
Belmont attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harbor looks to land a left hand but Belmont moved out of range nicely.
Harbor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belmont.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harbor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmont.
Belmont throws a body punch but Harbor moves out of range.
Belmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont throws an off balance right hand
and Harbor counters with a single leg into guard. Belmont didn't expect that.
Harbor wants to pass the guard but Belmont is keeping the position.
Belmont pulls Harbor in close to prevent any damage.
Harbor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harbor postures up in Belmont's guard and throws a big left but Belmont blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmont keeping moving, preventing Harbor from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor scoring with some ground and pound.
Harbor wants to pass the guard but Belmont is keeping the position.
Harbor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belmont throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belmont sizes up Harbor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harbor misses with a hook. Belmont ducked under it nicely.
Belmont just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmont throws a leg kick but Harbor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harbor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harbor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmont throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harbor blocks a leg kick.
Harbor misses with a wild body shot.
Belmont thuds a left hand into Harbor's body.
Belmont throws an off balance right hand
and Harbor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belmont won't be happy with that.
Harbor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harbor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmont trying to remain calm as Harbor controls from the top position.
Harbor throwing strikes but Belmont manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Harbor 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harbor sneaks back into half guard.
Belmont is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harbor tries to get to full guard but Belmont has control of the leg.
Belmont has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harbor has a hand on Belmont's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Belmont takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Belmont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmont misses with a head kick.
Belmont connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harbor's hands.
Harbor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmont.
Belmont scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harbor doesn't seem bothered though.
Belmont on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harbor throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont looks to land a body kick but Harbor moved away.
Belmont staying out of range there.
Belmont throws a low kick but Harbor avoids it.
A big left from Harbor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harbor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belmont scrambles back to his feet.
Harbor 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.
Belmont 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.
Belmont tried to score with a low kick but Harbor checks it.
Harbor misses with a few strikes there.
Harbor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belmont jabs Harbor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harbor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harbor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belmont slips under a jab.
Belmont throws a hook but Harbor blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmont misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harbor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor stuns Belmont with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harbor misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Belmont.
Harbor throws a right hand that misses
and Belmont counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harbor throws a right hand that misses
and Belmont counters with a head kick. That will keep Harbor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harbor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belmont lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harbor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmont attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belmont's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harbor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Harbor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harbor.
Harbor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont motions for Harbor to come forward. Belmont throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belmont throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Harbor misses the target.
Belmont misses with an uppercut
so Harbor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmont keeping full guard, as Harbor tries to pass.
Harbor stops Belmont from standing up.
Harbor is looking to pass into half guard but Belmont pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belmont is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harbor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belmont is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Harbor.
Harbor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harbor is looking to reverse the position.
Belmont stands up and beckons Harbor to his feet.
Belmont throws a body punch but Harbor moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukacz Belmont dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harbor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbor throws a looping overhand right but Belmont ducks down to avoid it.
Harbor throws a hook but Belmont blocks it.
Belmont misses with a body shot
and Harbor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belmont won't be happy with that.
Harbor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Belmont is avoiding damage well.
Belmont might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harbor trying to control the position but Belmont is working away.
Belmont is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont trying to control here.
Belmont is refusing to be controlled, as Harbor sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harbor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belmont defending well though.
Harbor wants to work for an arm triangle but Belmont is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harbor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belmont taking some punishment here, with Harbor in his half guard.
Harbor thows a huge punch but Belmont dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harbor is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belmont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Belmont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmont.
Harbor throws a right and a left that Belmont avoids nicely.
Harbor blocks a low kick nicely.
Harbor throws a lazy uppercut
and Belmont counters with a nice leg kick.
Belmont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belmont makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harbor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harbor misses with an uppercut
and Belmont counters with a body kick.
Harbor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harbor staying out of range there.
Harbor misses with a hook. Belmont ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Belmont.
Belmont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harbor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Harbor finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor swings widly with a right hand
and Belmont counters with a nice leg kick.
Harbor misses with a jab to the body
and Belmont counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harbor's knee momentarily.
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!
Harbor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harbor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harbor 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.
Belmont misses with a low kick.
Harbor misses with a jab to the body
and Belmont counters with an inside leg kick.
Belmont cracks the inside of Harbor's front leg.
Belmont tries to score with a low kick but Harbor moves his leg out of the way.
Harbor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harbor misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Harbor.
Harbor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukacz Belmont.
I think Belmont 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lukacz Belmont!
A very excited looking Lukacz Belmont 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff comes into the arena with JAMROCK blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Cliff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov jabs Cliff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but Cliff moved out of range.
Cliff gets a clinch.
Cliff misses with a body punch.
A short left from Cliff.
Cliff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Cliff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Cliff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cliff fails to land.
Ignatov is trying to break the clinch but Cliff is controlling him.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov tries to break free but Cliff pushes him back against the cage.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Cliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cliff.
Ignatov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cliff has him pressed against the cage.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Cliff.
Ignatov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cliff has him pressed against the cage.
Cliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatov breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ignatov.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cliff.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cliff darts in and clinches Ignatov up against the cage.
Ignatov is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Cliff.
A head punch on the inside from Cliff fails to land.
Cliff tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Cliff back against the cage.
Ignatov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cliff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cliff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Cliff lands a right hand.
Cliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Cliff can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Ignatov breaks the clinch.
Ignatov lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatov. Ignatov obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatov circles away.
Cliff lands a nice shot to the body.
Cliff avoids the head kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to slow Cliff down with leg kicks.
Cliff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cliff is looking to clinch.
Cliff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Cliff finds it's way through Ignatov's defenses.
Ignatov lands a nice shot that snaps Cliff's head back.
Ignatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatov lands a head kick. Cliff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cliff! Ignatov is out on his feet! Cliff rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ignatov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ignatov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Cliff!
Ziggy Cliff retains his welterweight title!
An intense looking Ziggy Cliff took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Came into this fight with 52% energy. You suck.'.
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